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Release Engineer, Google Play

Google is a global technology company that provides a wide range of internet-related services and products.
$122,000 - $174,000
DevOps
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
2+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Release Engineer, Google Play

Google Play is seeking a Release Engineer to join their team in managing and improving the deployment processes for one of the world's largest digital distribution platforms. This role combines software engineering with release management expertise, focusing on ensuring seamless updates across Google Play's extensive infrastructure.

The position requires strong technical skills in Python programming and deep knowledge of software configuration management systems. You'll be working at the intersection of development and operations, helping to build and maintain the tools and processes that enable reliable software delivery at scale.

As a Release Engineer at Google Play, you'll collaborate with various teams including Software Engineers, SREs, and Technical Program Managers to design and implement scalable release infrastructure. Your work will directly impact millions of users who rely on Google Play for their apps, games, and digital content needs.

The role offers competitive compensation including a base salary range of $122,000-$174,000, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. You'll be working in either Cambridge, MA or Atlanta, GA, contributing to Google's mission of organizing the world's information while ensuring the reliable delivery of services to users worldwide.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about release engineering, automation, and large-scale systems who wants to work on challenging problems in a collaborative environment. You'll be part of a team that values technical excellence, innovation, and the impact of their work on millions of users globally.

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Responsibilities For Release Engineer, Google Play

  • Contribute to the software engineering process by writing code, building system configurations, software packages, or performance parameters, and executing test scripts for integration and operations
  • Oversee the release process, including assembling data on release metrics, overseeing the source code management system, maintaining multiple build environments, and documenting steps relating to the release process
  • Provide operational support to product and toolchain teams by overseeing the release deployment, isolating problems, identifying areas that need improvement or attention, and reporting solutions back to tool owners
  • Be part of a team who help build, automate, and visualize release processes and release diagnostic tools across Play
  • Work with Technical Program Managers, Software Engineers, and SRE's to design scalable and uniform build and release infrastructure

Requirements For Release Engineer, Google Play

Python
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
  • 2 years of experience with software configuration management systems or source code version control systems
  • 2 years of experience in release engineering
  • 2 years of experience with programming in Python

Benefits For Release Engineer, Google Play

Medical Insurance
Equity
401k
  • Medical Insurance
  • Equity
  • 401k

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