Entry Level Software Release Manager Jobs
New grad software release manager jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship background or hands-on portfolio of release coordination work can carry more weight than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Technology & Software, Automotive, and Consulting & Professional Services, with employers like Akraya, Systems Technology Group, Inc. (STG), and Stellantis hiring at this level now.
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Electrical Design Release Engineer – Wire Harness Components
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Electrical Design Release Engineer to support General Motors' electrical engineering organization, focusing on wire harness subcomponents and electrical connectors.
This role combines engineering fundamentals, design release responsibilities, and project/program coordination. The selected candidate will work with engineers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to manage the design and release of assigned components throughout the vehicle development process.
The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of automotive engineering experience, preferably in wire harness components, electrical connectors, or design release engineering. Candidates with experience at other automotive OEMs or Tier 1 suppliers are encouraged to apply.
This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who is eager to learn, coachable, technically curious, and interested in developing a career in automotive design release engineering.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the design release process for assigned wire harness components and electrical connectors.
- Coordinate engineering activities and component releases to support vehicle program milestones.
- Work closely with design engineers, suppliers, program teams, and other cross-functional stakeholders.
- Participate in engineering meetings, program reviews, and technical discussions.
- Track component release activities, project schedules, deliverables, and open issues.
- Communicate engineering updates, action items, and project status through meetings and email correspondence.
- Support the review and coordination of mechanical and electrical design requirements.
- Ensure assigned components progress through the appropriate design and release processes.
- Collaborate with experienced engineers and mentors to learn engineering systems, design standards, and best practices.
- Identify potential issues, follow up on action items, and help drive engineering activities to completion.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 2–4 years of relevant engineering experience; candidates straight out of college are not being considered.
- At least 1 year of program management, project coordination, or project management experience.
- Understanding of basic mechanical and electrical engineering concepts and practices.
- Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders, including engineers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.
- Strong follow-up skills and attention to detail.
- Willingness to learn new engineering systems, processes, and design guidelines.
- Coachable, proactive, and comfortable working in a collaborative team environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with wire harness components, electrical connectors, or automotive electrical systems.
- Previous design release engineering experience.
- Experience working for an automotive OEM or Tier 1 automotive supplier.
- Familiarity with automotive product development and engineering release processes.
- Experience coordinating engineering deliverables, component changes, and program milestones.
Ideal Candidate Profile
We are looking for someone who:
- Has a foundation in automotive engineering and understands basic electrical and mechanical concepts.
- Has some exposure to design release or engineering project coordination.
- Is comfortable participating in meetings and communicating with different teams.
- Can manage assigned responsibilities and follow through on deliverables.
- Is eager to learn from experienced engineers and develop within GM's engineering environment.
Candidates with automotive OEM or Tier 1 supplier experience in wire harnesses, electrical connectors, or component design release are highly encouraged to apply.
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Relocation assistance
Work Location: In person
Electrical Design Release Engineer – Wire Harness Components
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Electrical Design Release Engineer to support General Motors' electrical engineering organization, focusing on wire harness subcomponents and electrical connectors.
This role combines engineering fundamentals, design release responsibilities, and project/program coordination. The selected candidate will work with engineers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to manage the design and release of assigned components throughout the vehicle development process.
The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of automotive engineering experience, preferably in wire harness components, electrical connectors, or design release engineering. Candidates with experience at other automotive OEMs or Tier 1 suppliers are encouraged to apply.
This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who is eager to learn, coachable, technically curious, and interested in developing a career in automotive design release engineering.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the design release process for assigned wire harness components and electrical connectors.
- Coordinate engineering activities and component releases to support vehicle program milestones.
- Work closely with design engineers, suppliers, program teams, and other cross-functional stakeholders.
- Participate in engineering meetings, program reviews, and technical discussions.
- Track component release activities, project schedules, deliverables, and open issues.
- Communicate engineering updates, action items, and project status through meetings and email correspondence.
- Support the review and coordination of mechanical and electrical design requirements.
- Ensure assigned components progress through the appropriate design and release processes.
- Collaborate with experienced engineers and mentors to learn engineering systems, design standards, and best practices.
- Identify potential issues, follow up on action items, and help drive engineering activities to completion.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 2–4 years of relevant engineering experience; candidates straight out of college are not being considered.
- At least 1 year of program management, project coordination, or project management experience.
- Understanding of basic mechanical and electrical engineering concepts and practices.
- Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders, including engineers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.
- Strong follow-up skills and attention to detail.
- Willingness to learn new engineering systems, processes, and design guidelines.
- Coachable, proactive, and comfortable working in a collaborative team environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with wire harness components, electrical connectors, or automotive electrical systems.
- Previous design release engineering experience.
- Experience working for an automotive OEM or Tier 1 automotive supplier.
- Familiarity with automotive product development and engineering release processes.
- Experience coordinating engineering deliverables, component changes, and program milestones.
Ideal Candidate Profile
We are looking for someone who:
- Has a foundation in automotive engineering and understands basic electrical and mechanical concepts.
- Has some exposure to design release or engineering project coordination.
- Is comfortable participating in meetings and communicating with different teams.
- Can manage assigned responsibilities and follow through on deliverables.
- Is eager to learn from experienced engineers and develop within GM's engineering environment.
Candidates with automotive OEM or Tier 1 supplier experience in wire harnesses, electrical connectors, or component design release are highly encouraged to apply.
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Relocation assistance
Work Location: In person
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Entry Level Software Release Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level software release manager job?
Start by building hands-on experience with release pipelines, version control systems like Git, and CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitLab. Internships, capstone projects, or even personal repositories that show you can coordinate builds and track deployments help significantly. Employers at this level look for candidates who understand the software development lifecycle and can communicate clearly across engineering and QA teams.
Which companies hire entry level software release managers?
Companies hiring entry level software release managers right now include Akraya, Systems Technology Group, Inc. (STG), and Stellantis, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, you'll find openings at a broad mix of employers, from large technology companies with structured new-grad programs to mid-size product teams building out their DevOps and release practices for the first time.
Are there remote entry level software release manager jobs?
Yes, though on-site roles are still common at this stage. About 44% of entry level software release manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, so candidates who prefer flexibility do have real options. Many employers offering remote work at this level still expect regular collaboration with engineering leads, so strong async communication skills matter.
Are these new grad software release manager jobs?
Yes, the listings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior roles that explicitly welcome candidates with limited professional experience. A new grad posting typically accepts zero to two years of experience and counts internships, academic project work, or a demonstrated portfolio toward the requirement. Look for language like 'entry level,' 'junior,' or 'new graduate' in the job description to confirm the posting suits your background.
Which industries hire the most entry level software release managers?
Entry Level software release manager roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Automotive, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors tend to run frequent release cycles and invest in structured DevOps practices early, which creates steady demand for junior release coordination talent even when overall hiring slows.