We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 9 Nov 2026
About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Mobile App Release Engineer II to own and continuously improve the release lifecycle for our iOS and Android applications. This role is responsible for ensuring reliable, secure, and predictable mobile application releases through automation, CI/CD pipeline management, release coordination, and close collaboration with engineering, QA, product, and operations teams.
The ideal candidate has experience managing enterprise mobile releases, automating build and deployment processes, maintaining App Store and Google Play deployments, and improving release quality through scalable engineering practices.
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.
Release Management
- Own the end-to-end release process for iOS and Android applications for programs
- Coordinate release schedules across multiple engineering teams.
- Manage production, beta, and internal testing releases.
- Execute emergency hotfix and patch releases when required.
- Ensure release readiness through established quality gates.
CI/CD & Automation
- Build and maintain mobile CI/CD pipelines.
- Automate build, testing, signing, packaging, and deployment workflows.
- Improve release speed while maintaining reliability and security.
- Reduce manual deployment activities through scripting and automation.
App Store Management
- Submit and Publish applications to Apple App Store and Google Play.
- Manage phased rollouts, staged deployments, and release approvals.
- Coordinate app metadata updates and versioning.
- Monitor store review status and deployment issues.
Release Quality
- Monitor release metrics and post-release health.
- Support rollback and recovery procedures.
Cross-functional Collaboration
- Partner with engineering, product management, test, DQE, security, and support teams.
- Participate in release planning meetings.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Documentation & Compliance
- Maintain release documentation and runbooks.
- Document deployment procedures and rollback strategies.
- Ensure compliance with organizational security and governance requirements.
- Maintain release audit trails and change records.
Required Qualifications- Requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field and two years of experience or an advanced degree and O years of experience.
Preferred Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 4+ years of software engineering or release engineering experience
- 3+ years supporting mobile application releases
- Experience with: iOS and Android release processes CI/CD platforms (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitLab CI, Bitrise, CircleCI, or similar)FastlaneGit version controlApp Store ConnectGoogle Play Console
- Experience with scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or PowerShell
- Strong understanding of mobile application lifecycle management
- Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills
- Mobile observability and monitoring tools
- Experience supporting enterprise-scale mobile applications
- Experience with Agile/Scrum development methodologies
Mobile Platforms
- iOS
- Android
- App Store Connect
- Google Play Console
- TestFlight
- Firebase App Distribution
CI/CD
Build Tools
- Fastlane
- Gradle
- Xcode
- CocoaPods
- Swift Package Manager
Source Control
Automation
Monitoring
Key Competencies
- Release planning and execution
- Automation mindset
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail
- Risk assessment and mitigation
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Process improvement
- Time management
- Incident response
- Continuous improvement
- Release success rate
- Deployment frequency
- Mean time to recovery (MTTR)
Success Metrics
- Build success rate
- CI/CD pipeline reliability
- Reduction in manual deployment effort
- Release cycle time
- Production incident reduction
Nice-to-Have Certifications
- AWS Certified Developer or DevOps Engineer
- Google Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer
Physical Job RequirementsThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.
The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.
Benefits & CompensationMiniMed offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits packageAt MiniMed, we put people first. A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values: We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every stage of your career and life.
Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$87,000.00 - $149,000.00
For roles located in California, Seattle WA, Washington DC, Boston MA, and New York City, the salary range is $97,000.00 - $165,000.00 USD.
Actual compensation may vary based on factors including experience, education, certifications, skills, market conditions, internal equity, and geographic location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Short Term Incentive (STI).
At MiniMed, we are committed to supporting the well-being and financial security of our employees. Regular employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for a robust benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as access to a Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, life insurance, long-term disability leave, and a dependent daycare spending account. In addition, all regular employees enjoy incentive plans, a 401(k) plan with company match, short-term disability coverage, paid time off and holidays, participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and access to our Employee Assistance Program. Eligible employees may also benefit from our Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement and Capital Accumulation Plan, subject to IRS minimum earnings requirements. Please note that "regular employees" refers to those who are not temporary staff, such as interns, and some benefits may not apply to employees in Puerto Rico.
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