Release Manager II (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Release Manager II (Gamedev): Managing and optimizing the deployment pipeline for VALORANT to ensure high-quality global player experiences with an accent on CI/CD processes and live service stability. Focus on coordinating cross-functional teams, automating delivery workflows, and mitigating release risks.

Location: Must be based in the United States

Company

A leading game developer dedicated to putting players first and creating world-class competitive experiences like VALORANT.

What you will do

• Operate and improve the global release and deployment process in collaboration with other Release Managers.
• Own specific areas of the release pipeline, identifying risks and driving issues to resolution.
• Coordinate between development, operations, and product teams to maintain live service health.
• Partner with product teams to strengthen release practices and identify risks early.
• Identify gaps in the delivery pipeline and implement technical solutions to improve efficiency.
• Leverage automation and AI-assisted tools to enhance the reliability of technical systems.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in Release Management, Technical QA, Live Operations, or DevOps within PC software or live service environments.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Jenkins, Perforce, Git, Datadog, and JIRA.
• Ability to use scripting, automation, or AI-assisted tools to improve workflows.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills tailored to different audiences.
• Proven ability to drive issues to resolution in an operational environment.
• Valid US work authorization.

Nice to have

• 4+ years of experience in relevant release or live operations roles.
• Experience with cross-platform, cross-play, or cross-progression features.

Culture & Benefits

• Open paid time off policy and flexible work schedules.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and life insurance.
• Parental leave for employees, spouses/domestic partners, and children.
• 401k plan with company match.
• Collaborative, player-focused environment emphasizing empathy and craft expertise.