Lead Release Engineer, Google Play

Google Play, a vital component of the Android ecosystem, is seeking a Lead Release Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role combines technical expertise in release engineering with leadership responsibilities, focusing on building and maintaining robust release infrastructure for one of the world's largest digital distribution platforms.

The position offers an opportunity to work at the heart of Google Play's technical operations, where you'll be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable build and release systems. You'll collaborate with various teams including Technical Program Managers, Software Engineers, and Site Reliability Engineers, making a direct impact on the platform that serves millions of users worldwide.

As a Lead Release Engineer, you'll be instrumental in improving and automating release processes, developing diagnostic tools, and ensuring the reliability of Google Play's release infrastructure. The role requires strong technical skills in CI/CD, release management, and troubleshooting, along with programming expertise in languages like Java and Python.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who combines technical depth with a strategic mindset, as you'll be responsible for identifying areas of improvement in the release infrastructure and implementing solutions that enhance efficiency and reliability. Working at Google offers exceptional benefits, professional growth opportunities, and the chance to contribute to a platform that impacts users globally.

The position is based in Bengaluru, India, where you'll be part of Google's innovative culture and work with cutting-edge technology. If you're passionate about release engineering, have a strong technical background, and want to lead initiatives that improve Google Play's development and deployment processes, this role offers the perfect blend of technical challenges and leadership opportunities.