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Join Applied Intuition as a Release Manager to ensure the reliability and performance of automotive products through effective release management.

Location
Sunnyvale, California, United States
Compensation
Not disclosed
Level
mid
Type
full time · On-site

Posted by employer 1 day ago

First seen on Joblaze 9 hours ago

Last verified on the company career page 9 hours ago

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What you'll build

  • Define and take ownership of the software release process
  • Act as a point of contact responsible for a safe and efficient software release
  • Work closely with multiple teams to integrate the latest software into the system
  • Plan, design, implement, and oversee the integration and release process
  • Work with technical program managers to align on priorities and track release schedules

Must have

  • Bachelor's or higher degree in Engineering
  • 2+ years of professional experience working on safety critical and complex systems
  • Professional experience in autonomous driving or robotics industry
  • Experience using issue tracking and release management tools
  • Experience with Linux and scripting languages
  • Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills

Nice to have

  • Experience with build systems
  • Experience in hardware, software, autonomy, on-field testing

Practical constraints

  • In-office company, expectation to work from office 5 days a week

Requirements

Experience
3+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree

Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, visa sponsorship.

Benefits

401k Match Equity/Stock Options Paid Time Off Health Insurance

Joblaze summary

In the role of Release Manager at Applied Intuition, the individual will oversee the entire software release lifecycle, ensuring the reliability and performance of automotive products through rigorous testing and coordination. Key skills include experience with safety-critical systems, proficiency in release management tools, and familiarity with Linux and scripting languages. This position is ideal for someone with a background in engineering or related fields, particularly those with experience in robotics or autonomous vehicles. The team operates in a fast-paced environment focused on excellence and collaboration.

Joblaze insights

  • Listed today — first seen on Joblaze October 9, 2026. Last confirmed on Applied Intuition's careers page October 9, 2026.
  • Python appears in 2.9% of 476 comparable mid management roles in United States; Robotics appears in 0.2% of 476 comparable mid management roles in United States.

Quick facts

Is the Release Manager role remote?
No — this is an on-site role in Sunnyvale, California, United States.
How much experience is required?
At least 3 years of relevant experience for this Release Manager role.
Where is the role based?
Applied Intuition is hiring for this position in Sunnyvale, California, United States.
What's the tech stack?
Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Aerospace Technologies, Atlassian Confluence, Automotive, Bazel, Bitbucket, Cmake.
What seniority level is this role?
Applied Intuition targets mid-level candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?
Full-time for this Release Manager role at Applied Intuition.

From the original posting

About the role

We are looking for a Release Manager to join our Autonomy Trucking team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the reliability and performance of automotive products through verification and testing processes. You will own the Release Management lifecycle, which includes scheduling, coordinating, and management of releases across the organization. You will build and be responsible for an efficient and safe software release. This will involve working with cross-functional teams and developers across the organization, focusing on bringing together sub-system components into a complete system-based release.
 
In addition to your testing contributions, by working in our dynamic and customer-focused team culture, you will contribute to and learn from best practices in the automotive industry. We move fast and we focus on excellence, for our products and for our business. If you are hands-on and looking for a place to have a multiplying effect on making automotive systems a reality, Applied Intuition is the place for you!

At Applied Intuition, you will:

  • Define and take ownership of the software release process

  • Act as a point of contact responsible for a safe and efficient software release

  • Work closely with multiple teams across the organization to integrate the latest software into the system and preparing builds for release

  • Plan, design, implement, and oversee the integration and release process

  • Work with technical program managers to align on priorities and define, maintain, and track the release schedules

We're looking for someone who has:

  • Bachelor's or higher degree in Engineering such as Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Robotics highly preferred; or at least three years of equivalent knowledge and work experience

  • 2+ years of professional experience working on safety critical and complex systems such as Robotics, Autonomous Vehicles, Automotive, or Aerospace Technologies

  • Professional experience in autonomous driving or robotics industry with at least one of the following fields: release management, hardware, software, autonomy, on-field testing

  • Experience using issue tracking and release management tools (E.g: Atlassian Confluence, Jira, Bitbucket, Git)

  • Experience with Linux and scripting languages (E.g: Bash/Shell, Python)

  • Experience with build systems (CMake, Make, Bazel or equivalent)

  • Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and analytical and creative problem solving skills

Compensation at Applied Intuition for eligible roles includes base salary, equity, and benefits. Base salary is a single component of the total compensation package, which may also include equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401k retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off. Note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment.

Applied Intuition pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum intended target base salary for new hire salaries for the position. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, interview performance, and the level and scope of the position.

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