Release Engineering Lead

Network Optix (Nx) is a global powerhouse in video software development, driven by a mission to empower the creation of intelligent video-based solutions and products capable of converting video into actionable data. Over a decade in the making, the Network Optix Enterprise Video Operating System helps innovative organizations rapidly and affordably build world-class, custom-tailored, enterprise-scale video products and solutions.

Nx is headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, with additional locations in Burbank, California, Portland, Oregon, Belgrade, Serbia, Taipei, Taiwan, and regional teams distributed across the globe. Recognized on the Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Companies list for 9 years running, we are committed to expanding our teams cross-functionally and globally.

Network Optix aims to power the world's most intelligent video solutions, with the ultimate goal of carving a path toward revolutionizing the landscape of video technology and transforming how we perceive the world around us.

Purpose of the role

Lead cloud release execution, production readiness, and incident coordination across the Nx Cloud platform. This role ensures that every release is executed safely, monitored effectively, and communicated clearly across internal and customer-facing teams. Be the operational bridge between Release Engineering, SRE, Support, and Product Engineering , ensuring that cloud deployments are reliable, transparent, and continuously improving.

What you'll be doing :

• Release Management
• Own and coordinate end-to-end cloud release cycles , from release readiness and change approvals to deployment and verification.
• Facilitate release sign-off , ensuring quality, stability, and risk mitigation before going live.
• Partner with engineering and QA to validate build quality and rollback procedures.
• Maintain a central release calendar, checklists, and change logs .
• Drive change management governance and ensure compliance with release standards.
• Monitoring & Incident Management
• Collaborate with the SRE team to enhance production monitoring, alerting, and observability for critical services.
• Lead incident coordination and communication , ensuring timely resolution and clear updates to stakeholders.

Oversee post-incident reviews and RCA documentation , tracking remediation progress.

Contribute to documentation, playbooks, and training for new release procedures.

What we're looking for :

What we offer :

The position is ideally a hybrid role and the office is located in Walnut Creek CA. We will also consider candidates in Burbank, CA and Portland, OR.

Please note : We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. Any unsolicited resumes sent to our employees or submitted to our careers page or job postings without a formal agreement in place will be considered property of Network Optix, and no fees will be paid in the event that candidate is hired by the company.

Base pay range

$180,000-$230,000 USD

Network Optix is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We celebrate the diversity of our workforce, which includes people of all cultural, national, racial, gender identities, and those who have served in the military. We strive for an environment where creativity and collaborative growth thrive. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

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