Release Manager Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Release Manager roles attract H-1B visa and TN visa sponsorship from enterprise software and cloud infrastructure companies. Most positions require a bachelor's degree in computer science or engineering, and employers routinely sponsor because qualified candidates are scarce in the U.S. labor market. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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AeroVect is transforming ground handling with autonomy, redefining how airlines and ground service providers around the globe run day-to-day operations. We are a Series A company backed by top-tier venture capital investors in aviation and autonomous driving. Our customers include some of the world’s largest airlines and ground handling providers.
The Deployment & Release Manager is responsible for ensuring that AeroVect’s Autonomous Ground Support Equipment (AGSE) service deployments are safe and reliable, specifically the AV fleet.
This role requires a unique blend of balancing system level overviews and subsystem level details. The candidate will work directly with the Director of Safety, Systems, and Product and the VP of Engineering to develop and own processes that support and empower data-driven development while ensuring safe deployments and scaling.
You Will
- Own and drive the process to evaluate and approve deployments for defined Operational Design Domains (ODDs)
- Ensure that only the system and vehicles that have been verified, validated, and approved are deployed accordingly
- Support the bringup process for new AVs, from receipt to commissioning to first autonomous missions
- Own and drive the release process to evaluate and approve recurring SW updates, including gates, QA, etc.
- Partner with Engineering and Safety & Systems to verify that new software releases meet required criteria through simulation, closed course, shadow mode, and preliminary supervised testing before production rollout
- Schedule and execute software updates to the fleet, ensuring zero downtime during peak operational hours while maintaining 100% readiness for reversion protocols
- Define, document, and maintain the chosen configuration for every vehicle type (e.g., components, firmware versions, system parameters, connectivity settings, etc.)
- Own and drive the change management process and lead the board that reviews all requested changes from the chosen configuration (e.g., swapping a sensor)
- Maintain documentation of all changes with supporting artifacts in compliance with regulator and customer needs
You Have
- BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mechatronics, Aerospace, or equivalent preferred
- Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience with developing and managing safety-critical autonomous deployments
- Strong understanding of software development, system architecture, and cloud infrastructure
- Demonstrated ability to successfully manage XFN teams to align on a unified process vision and deliver against it
- Ability to articulate technical issues and solutions to all levels of the business, within and beyond the engineering communities
We Prefer
- MS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or other related technical disciplines
- Experience with fostering a safety culture in the context of aviation / airline or robotics applications
- Familiarity with airport/airline operations and / or the airside driving environment at major global airports
- Experience with safety standards in the development and deployment of complex autonomous systems (including but not limited to ISO 26262, ISO 21448, UL 4600, IEC 61508, ANSI B56.5, ISO3691, ANSI 15.08)
Who We Are
AeroVect is transforming ground handling with autonomy, redefining how airlines and ground service providers around the globe run day-to-day operations. We are a Series A company backed by top-tier venture capital investors in aviation and autonomous driving. Our customers include some of the world’s largest airlines and ground handling providers.
The Deployment & Release Manager is responsible for ensuring that AeroVect’s Autonomous Ground Support Equipment (AGSE) service deployments are safe and reliable, specifically the AV fleet.
This role requires a unique blend of balancing system level overviews and subsystem level details. The candidate will work directly with the Director of Safety, Systems, and Product and the VP of Engineering to develop and own processes that support and empower data-driven development while ensuring safe deployments and scaling.
You Will
- Own and drive the process to evaluate and approve deployments for defined Operational Design Domains (ODDs)
- Ensure that only the system and vehicles that have been verified, validated, and approved are deployed accordingly
- Support the bringup process for new AVs, from receipt to commissioning to first autonomous missions
- Own and drive the release process to evaluate and approve recurring SW updates, including gates, QA, etc.
- Partner with Engineering and Safety & Systems to verify that new software releases meet required criteria through simulation, closed course, shadow mode, and preliminary supervised testing before production rollout
- Schedule and execute software updates to the fleet, ensuring zero downtime during peak operational hours while maintaining 100% readiness for reversion protocols
- Define, document, and maintain the chosen configuration for every vehicle type (e.g., components, firmware versions, system parameters, connectivity settings, etc.)
- Own and drive the change management process and lead the board that reviews all requested changes from the chosen configuration (e.g., swapping a sensor)
- Maintain documentation of all changes with supporting artifacts in compliance with regulator and customer needs
You Have
- BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mechatronics, Aerospace, or equivalent preferred
- Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience with developing and managing safety-critical autonomous deployments
- Strong understanding of software development, system architecture, and cloud infrastructure
- Demonstrated ability to successfully manage XFN teams to align on a unified process vision and deliver against it
- Ability to articulate technical issues and solutions to all levels of the business, within and beyond the engineering communities
We Prefer
- MS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or other related technical disciplines
- Experience with fostering a safety culture in the context of aviation / airline or robotics applications
- Familiarity with airport/airline operations and / or the airside driving environment at major global airports
- Experience with safety standards in the development and deployment of complex autonomous systems (including but not limited to ISO 26262, ISO 21448, UL 4600, IEC 61508, ANSI B56.5, ISO3691, ANSI 15.08)
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Release Manager
Target enterprise software and cloud companies
Large-scale software companies, cloud platforms, and financial technology firms sponsor Release Managers most consistently. These organizations run complex CI/CD pipelines at scale and have established immigration programs to fill the role.
Emphasize your CI/CD and DevOps toolchain experience
Employers filing H-1B petitions for Release Managers cite tools like Jenkins, GitLab, and Kubernetes as specialty occupation evidence. Document your hands-on experience with deployment pipelines and release automation to strengthen the sponsorship case.
Confirm your degree aligns with the specialty occupation requirement
USCIS requires a directly related bachelor's degree for H-1B approval. Computer science, software engineering, and information systems degrees map cleanly. A general business degree without technical coursework can trigger a Request for Evidence.
Get the job offer before the H-1B lottery registration window
H-1B cap registrations open in March for an October 1 start date. Securing your offer by February gives your employer time to register. Missing the window means waiting a full year or exploring cap-exempt employer options.
Ask about the TN visa if you hold Canadian or Mexican citizenship
Canadian and Mexican citizens can qualify for TN status as engineers or computer systems analysts. TN processing is faster and avoids the lottery entirely. Confirm that your specific Release Manager responsibilities map to an eligible TN category.
Request premium processing for time-sensitive start dates
Premium processing reduces USCIS adjudication to 15 business days for an additional fee. If you have a hard start date tied to a product release cycle, ask your employer to elect premium processing when filing the I-129 petition.
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Do Release Manager roles typically qualify as H-1B specialty occupations?
Yes, when the position requires a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field. The role must be tied to specific technical responsibilities, such as managing CI/CD pipelines, coordinating deployment automation, or owning release engineering infrastructure. Purely project-management-focused job descriptions without technical degree requirements can be harder to approve.
Which visa categories do employers most commonly use to sponsor Release Managers?
H-1B is the most common pathway for Release Managers. Canadian and Mexican citizens may qualify under the TN visa as computer systems analysts or engineers, bypassing the lottery entirely. Australians may be eligible for the E-3 visa if the role meets specialty occupation criteria. L-1B transfers are also used when the candidate already works for a multinational employer abroad.
How competitive is H-1B sponsorship for Release Managers compared to other tech roles?
Release Managers face the same 85,000-slot cap and lottery as all H-1B applicants, but the role is well-established as a specialty occupation, so approved petitions have a solid approval track record once selected. The bottleneck is lottery selection, not adjudication. Employers with cap-exempt status, such as universities or nonprofit research organizations, can file outside the lottery entirely.
What degree does an employer typically require when sponsoring a Release Manager for an H-1B?
Most employers require a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, information systems, or a closely related technical discipline. Some employers accept degrees in management information systems combined with strong DevOps experience. A three-year bachelor's degree from Australia or India is generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree, though your employer's immigration counsel will confirm this during petition preparation.
Where can I find Release Manager jobs that offer visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international candidates seeking visa sponsorship in the U.S. and filters job listings by sponsorship eligibility, so you're not wasting time on roles that won't sponsor. Release Manager roles from companies with active sponsorship programs are listed directly on the platform, making it easier to identify employers already familiar with the H-1B and TN processes.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Release Manager jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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