Build & Release Manager

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• Work with Design Engineering, Firmware, Validation, and Product Security teams to define and drive the build/release processes for Tesla’s electronic control units (ECU)/ PCBAs 

• Define scalable policies and procedures that will ensure successful build and releases of firmware 

• Develop and manage automation pipelines 

• Manage build configuration requirements from early bring-up to start-of-production (SOP) 

• Work with multi-functional teams to resolve bugs, feature/build issues, and drive the timeline for release from Tesla to supplier 

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 1 to 3 years prior experience managing a build and release process, either as an Technical Program Manager, Build and Release Manager, or Software Engineer 

• Bachelor’s Degree in related fields like Computer Science, Engineering, Business Management, or an equivalent level of additional industry experience (5+)

• Thorough understanding of branching, configuration management, testing, build and release processes for complex software

• Technical understanding of development tools, source control, and continuous integration build systems, e.g. GitHub, Jenkins, Artifactory, CI/CD pipelines 

• Strong analytical thinking, analysis, and problem-solving skills

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to filter and distill relevant information for the right audience

• Proven ability to work effectively with multiple partners across a highly-matrixed, multi-functional organization

• Ability to independently manage complex project objectives

• Proven track record of defining processes and completing them