Hybrid Senior Release Engineer – Sensor Foundation

at CrowdStrike

• Job title: Senior Release Engineer – Sensor Foundation
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $140,000 - $215,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Android, iOS, Jenkins, Linux, Python, Splunk, Go
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Austin, United States

About the role

• Release Engineer managing end-to-end lifecycle of software deployments at CrowdStrike. Focused on building automated release processes that ensure quality across environments.

Responsibilities

• Own the release process end-to-end, from initial build creation through production deployment and post-release monitoring
• Execute and manage release builds across multiple platforms (Platforms supported are Windows, Mac, Linux, Containers and mobile), including initial validation and triage of test failures.
• Establish and improve consistent release management processes and cadence
• Facilitate cross-department coordination of release activities
• Develop scripts and automation tools for building, integrating, and deploying software releases
• Track and manage a multi-platform release calendar
• Inform stakeholders across worldwide business units of release risks and work to effectively mitigate them
• Measure release effectiveness using common metrics and identify opportunities for greater efficiency
• Define mechanisms for rollback and standards for capturing release-related performance indicators
• Lead efficient release blocker meetings and go-live activities

Requirements

• Experience working in a release management capacity for software development
• Familiarity with common CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Git, or Bitbucket
• Experience with build systems and troubleshooting build failures
• Ability to interpret test results and perform basic debugging to identify issue patterns
• Proficiency with tools/languages including Jira, Confluence, Query engine like Splunk, Python, Go
• Problem-solving skills to handle multiple concurrent releases in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with software development life-cycle, specifically Agile/Scrum
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional groups across divisions worldwide
• Meticulous attention to detail with ability to make good, timely decisions
• Willingness to support critical release windows which may occasionally occur outside standard business hours
• Mobile (Android/iOS) release management experience is a plus

Benefits

• Market leader in compensation and equity awards
• Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs
• Competitive vacation and holidays for recharge
• Paid parental and adoption leaves
• Professional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or role
• Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connections
• Vibrant office culture with world class amenities
• Great Place to Work Certified™ across the globe