Release Engineer (Embedded)

TL;DR

Release Engineer (Embedded/DevOps): Orchestrating complex software releases across vehicle, cloud, and client codebases with an accent on streamlining the build-and-release lifecycle. Focus on scaling automation systems, managing regression analysis for autonomy software, and ensuring production readiness through rigorous safety standards.

Location: Hybrid in Foster City, CA

Salary: $140,000 – $190,000

Company

hirify.global is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem for urban mobility-as-a-service.

What you will do

• Orchestrate secure delivery by bridging the gap between integration, QA, and software engineering.
• Manage the release of simulation tools and autonomy software, including regression analysis and vehicle-level testing.
• Secure formal approvals from stakeholders to confirm that all releases are production-ready.
• Define and track readiness indicators to ensure adherence to safety and performance standards.
• Scale and refine automation systems to decrease manual effort and optimize deployment workflows.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience as a release or build engineer for large, complex products.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency with Git, branch management, and conflict resolution.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as CircleCI, Jenkins, and Bamboo.
• Programming experience in Python or other scripting languages.
• Must be able to work in a hybrid setup in Foster City, CA.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.
• Experience with Bazel build system.
• Experience handling large data sets.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health, long-term/short-term disability, and life insurance.
• Paid time off, including sick leave, vacation, and bereavement.
• Equity compensation via Amazon RSUs and hirify.global Stock Appreciation Rights.
• Potential sign-on bonus based on experience and location.