Software Release Manager, EW

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Responsibilities

• ▹Own and execute the software release process across multiple hardware platforms and product variants
• ▹Define and manage release plans aligned with program milestones, customer commitments, and operational timelines
• ▹Coordinate across embedded software, mission software, test, and operations teams from branch cut through validation to field deployment
• ▹Manage release artifacts including build packages, release notes, known issues, and documentation
• ▹Communicate release status, timelines, risks, and blockers to stakeholders at all levels
• ▹Drive continuous improvement of release processes, quality gates, and automation
• ▹Coordinate deployment of development and candidate releases to test and evaluation teams
• ▹Work with QA and test teams to ensure adequate test coverage and manage go/no-go decisions
• ▹Manage and improve the CI/CD environment in collaboration with engineering
• ▹Support configuration management and traceability for deployed software across the fleet
• ▹Travel up to 25% to support integration events, deployments, and customer engagements

Requirements

• ▹5+ years of experience in release management, release engineering, or a related technical program management role
• ▹Experience owning a software release process for products with multiple hardware and software variants
• ▹Working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, build automation, and version control (Git, GitHub, CircleCI, or equivalent)
• ▹Ability to read and navigate codebases: understand what's changing in a release and why
• ▹Experience coordinating cross-functional teams (engineering, test, operations) through structured release processes
• ▹Strong written and verbal communication skills
• ▹Experience with Linux-based development and deployment environments
• ▹Familiarity with the DoD software ecosystem: SDLC practices, DevSecOps, continuous ATO, or similar compliance frameworks
• ▹Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret/SCI security clearance
• ▹Willingness to travel up to 25%

Nice to have

• ▹Experience with Nix/NixOS for deterministic builds and configuration management
• ▹Experience with release processes for safety-critical or mission-critical systems (MIL-STD-882 or equivalent)
• ▹Familiarity with Haskell, Rust, or C++ build ecosystems
• ▹Experience with edge deployments where systems operate disconnected or in degraded network environments
• ▹Experience implementing or managing software-in-the-loop (SITL) and hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) test environments
• ▹Proficiency in scripting for automation and tooling
• ▹Experience with configuration management and software traceability across a deployed fleet
• ▹Prior experience in defense technology, electronic warfare, or RF systems
• ▹Experience scaling release processes during rapid production ramp-ups

Soft skills

What we offer

• ▹Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees
• ▹Highly competitive equity grants included in the majority of full-time offers

About the company

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company whose Lattice OS gives military systems a real-time, 3D command-and-control layer; its mission is to bring cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.