Release Manager, Autopilot Software

Key Skills

Accounting, Analytical and Problem solving, Effective communication skills, Environmental, JIRA, Project management, US Healthcare Recruitment

Job Description

What to Expect

The Autopilot Software Programs teams is responsible for scoping, prioritizing, tracking, and releasing Autopilot features from inception to launch. Past features the team has launched incllude Navigate on Autopilot, Smart Summon, Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control, and more than a dozen active safety features. 

As an Autopilot Release Manager, you will update millions of customer cars with new safety critical software on tight timelines. You will make sure teams validate their changes on time, resolve blocking issues, and communicate risks to relevant stakeholders. You will handle large branch merges and frequent software package signoffs. We expect you to be an organized self starter and a problem solver who can jump in to resolve inefficiencies in the release process. We believe an autonomous future is a safer future, so success means shipping high quality features with a sense of urgency. 

What You’ll Do

• Manage the technical software release workflows end-to-end through collaboration with technical leads, component owners, infrastructure support, QA, and external teams
• Track progress toward release signoff completion
• Manage branch creation, auto-merging, and change control
• Handle large branch merges that often require git conflict resolutions and input from multiple engineers across the company 
• Manage risks and resolve issues related to release scope, schedule, and quality 
• Maintain a release log with key information such as build and release procedures, dependencies, and feature descriptions 
• Ensure ticket hygiene is maintained 
• Implement process improvements to reduce workflow inefficiencies 

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelors in Computer Science or related experience preferred
• A desire to move fast, fight fires, and fix problems without being asked
• Proven track record of exceptional ability (i.e., have personally solved difficult problems that have moved the needle on meaningful projects)
• Strong problem solving ability, attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and multidisciplinary collaboration skills
• Experience leading team efforts and/or project management experience
• Ability to thrive in a constantly changing environment with high ambiguity 
• Experience with JIRA or similar project mangement software a plus 
• Experience with git a plus 
• Experience releasing customer-facing software at a scale in a fast-paced work envrionment a plus 
• Availability to work weekends

Compensation and Benefits

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program

Expected Compensation

$88,000 - $300,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.