Senior Software Release Manager – Networking Verification Engineer

Join a world-class team at the forefront of high-performance networking technology. As part of the Networking group, this role drives the execution of host software products powering modern datacenters, cloud environments, and software-defined networks. We are looking for a leader to bridge the gap between global development and testing groups, ensuring the most sophisticated markets receive high-quality releases on time. This is a high-visibility opportunity to manage complex product dependencies and shape the future of virtualization and networking infrastructure.

What you’ll be doing:

Lead the end-to-end delivery of high-quality software releases for host and switch products, from initial kickoff to final signoff.

Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Architecture, and Marketing to synchronize schedules and ensure rigorous quality standards.

Analyze release data, R&D feature status, and bug metrics using advanced planning and tracking tools to build performance indicators.

Facilitate critical release milestones, including Feature Freeze, Code Freeze, and Beta phases, while managing retrospective sessions to drive continuous improvement.

Manage simultaneous release tracks across various lifecycles, including General Availability (GA), Monthly Updates, and Long-Term Support (LTS).

Direct bug triage processes to ensure release convergence and prioritize customer-facing fixes.

Monitor cross-team dependencies and escalate risks to maintain alignment between development, verification, and QA clusters.

Oversee release branches, builds, and versioning to ensure seamless integration at both the feature and release levels.

What we need to see:

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.

5+ years of overall experience, with a proven track record in software release management or technical project leadership.

Expertise in solving complex problems on-the-fly and managing multi-disciplinary projects within ambiguous environments.

Strong organizational leadership skills with the ability to work independently and drive results across global teams.

Exceptional communication and presentation skills, including experience with public speaking and technical reporting in English.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

Proficiency with enterprise tools such as MS PowerBI, Confluence, and ticketing systems like Jira or Redmine.

Deep technical familiarity with Networking technologies and agile software development methodologies.

Hands-on experience with GIT and version control best practices.

Prior success in product management combined with software release execution.

With competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, we are widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us. Due to unprecedented growth, our exclusive engineering teams are rapidly growing. If you're a creative and autonomous engineer with a real passion for technology, we want to hear from you!