Senior Software Engineer - Release Manager

About the Company At Torc, we have always believed that autonomous vehicle technology will transform how we travel, move freight, and do business. A leader in autonomous driving since 2007, Torc has spent over a decade commercializing our solutions with experienced partners. Now a part of the Daimler family , we are focused solely on developing software for automated trucks to transform how the world moves freight. Join us and catapult your career with the company that helped pioneer autonomous technology, and the first AV software company with the vision to partner directly with a truck manufacturer. Meet the Team The Platform Applications and Mission Control department develops embedded applications for autonomous trucks and cloud-based applications that support connectivity, diagnostics, predictive maintenance, real-time monitoring, and integration with enterprise, manufacturing, and customer-facing platforms. The department is responsible for designing scalable, secure, and high-performance software solutions that enhance vehicle functionality, improve operational efficiency, and enable seamless communication between onboard systems, cloud infrastructure, and external services. What You’ll Do As a Release Manager, you will oversee the planning, coordination, and delivery of embedded truck software and cloud application releases across the department. You will work cross-functionally with development, testing, DevOps, and product teams to ensure releases are delivered on schedule, meet quality and compliance standards, and align with departmental objectives and business priorities. The role includes managing release timelines, deployment readiness, risk mitigation, change control, and cross-stakeholder communication to support reliable and scalable software delivery. This role will involve: Coordinate release planning and execution activities across Engineering, QA, DevOps, Product, Cybersecurity, and Operations teams to ensure the successful delivery of embedded truck software and cloud applications Manage release schedules, deployment timelines, and milestones Ensure release readiness through validation of testing results, compliance checks, documentation reviews, and stakeholder approvals Lead go/no-go decision meetings, release status reviews, and post-release retrospectives to drive accountability and continuous improvement Oversee production deployments, rollback strategies, and contingency planning to minimize operational risk and service disruption Identify, track, and mitigate release risks, cross-team dependencies, and change management impacts throughout the software delivery lifecycle Partner with DevOps and infrastructure teams to enhance CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, monitoring, and release reliability Support process improvement initiatives focused on release governance, standardization, tooling optimization, and operational efficiency Manage multiple concurrent releases across development, testing, staging, and production environments while maintaining delivery quality and schedule alignment Monitor post-release performance, defects, and incidents, and coordinate resolution efforts to ensure system stability and customer satisfaction Maintain clear communication with stakeholders by providing release status updates, deployment metrics, risk assessments, and escalation management Contribute to the development and enforcement of release management best practices, policies, and operational procedures What You’ll Need to Succeed Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field with 5+ years of professional experience in Release Management, Program Management, or Software Delivery Strong understanding of modern software development methodologies, including Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD practices Experience coordinating complex software releases across cross-functional teams Familiarity with release and deployment tools such as Jenkins, Jira, GitHub Actions, Octopus Deploy, or similar platforms Strong project management, organizational, and prioritization skills Experience managing multiple releases and environments simultaneously Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities Strong problem-solving and risk management skills Experience facilitating release readiness reviews, deployment coordination, and post-mortem discussions Preferred Skills Experience managing software releases within cloud-based environments such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Familiarity with infrastructure automation, configuration management, and deployment orchestration tools and practices Experience supporting enterprise SaaS platforms, embedded systems, or large-scale distributed application environments Working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps methodologies, and release automation frameworks Understanding of change management, release governance, compliance, and operational risk management processes Ability to analyze release metrics, troubleshoot deployment issues, and coordinate cross-functional resolution efforts Strong communication, stakeholder management, organizational, and problem-solving skills in fast-paced technical environments Experience working within Agile, Scrum, or scaled Agile delivery models Scrum Master, PMP, Agile, or related project and release management certifications are considered a plus Perks of Being a Full-time Torc’r Torc cares about our team members and we strive to provide benefits and resources to support their health, work/life balance, and future. Our culture is collaborative, energetic, and team focused. Torc offers: A competitive compensation package that includes a bonus component and stock options 100% paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees 401K plan with a 6% employer match Flexibility in schedule and generous paid vacation (available immediately after start date) AD+D and Life Insurance At Torc, we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We celebrate the uniqueness of our Torc’rs and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, or disabilities. Even if you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications listed for this opportunity, we encourage you to apply. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several geographic markets. Pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Torc's total compensation package will also include our corporate bonus and stock option plan. Dependent on the position offered, sign-on payments, relocation, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Job ID: 102681 Hiring Range for Job Opening US Pay Range $160,800 — $193,000 USD