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Air Apps

Release Engineer

Air Apps, San Francisco

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About Air Apps

At Air Apps, we believe in thinking bigger—and moving faster. We’re a family-founded company on a mission to create the world’s first AI-powered Personal & Entrepreneurial Resource Planner (PRP), and we need your passion and ambition to help us change how people plan, work, and live. Born in Lisbon, Portugal in 2018—and now with offices in both Lisbon and San Francisco—we’ve remained self-funded while reaching over 100 million downloads worldwide. Our long-term focus drives us to challenge the status quo every day, pushing the boundaries of AI-driven solutions that truly make a difference. Here, you’ll be a creative force, shaping products that empower people across the globe. Join us on this journey to redefine resource management—and change lives along the way. The Role

As a

Release Engineer

at Air Apps, you will be responsible for ensuring the

smooth, reliable, and efficient release process

of our applications. You will oversee

versioning, build management, and deployment workflows , ensuring that new features and updates are delivered seamlessly to users. Your role will involve

collaborating with development, QA, DevOps, and product teams

to streamline and automate release cycles, reduce risks, and maintain high standards for software delivery. Responsibilities

Manage and optimize

release pipelines

to ensure smooth deployment of software updates.

Define and maintain

versioning strategies , ensuring consistency across multiple environments.

Coordinate with

engineering, QA, and DevOps teams

to ensure timely and stable releases.

Automate and improve

build, release, and deployment processes

for efficiency and reliability.

Monitor and troubleshoot

release-related issues , ensuring minimal downtime.

Maintain documentation for

release workflows, rollback plans, and deployment strategies .

Ensure compliance with

security, performance, and quality standards

in all releases.

Work with CI/CD tools (e.g.,

Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, CircleCI ) to manage automated releases.

Implement and maintain

feature flagging strategies

to enable controlled rollouts.

Analyze release performance and drive

continuous improvements in deployment processes .

Requirements

Around

3+ years

of experience in

release engineering, DevOps, or build/release management .

Experience with

CI/CD tools

(Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, CircleCI, ArgoCD).

Strong understanding of

version control systems

(Git) and

branching strategies (GitFlow, trunk-based development) .

Experience with

containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).

Knowledge of

scripting languages

(Bash, Python, or PowerShell) for automation.

Familiarity with

build systems

for mobile and web applications (Xcode, Gradle, Webpack).

Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to quickly resolve

build or deployment issues .

Understanding of

release risk assessment and rollback strategies .

Experience working in an

agile development environment

with fast-paced release cycles.

Excellent collaboration and communication skills to coordinate across teams.

What benefits are we offering?

Remote-first

approach with flexible working hours.

Apple hardware

ecosystem for work.

Annual Bonus .

Medical Insurance

(including vision & dental).

Disability insurance

- short and long-term.

401k

up to 4% contribution.

Air Stipend of $3,120/year , paid over 12 monthly installments (for home office, learning, wellness, etc.).

Air Conference 2025 in Las Vegas

– an opportunity to meet the team, collaborate, and grow together.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Air Apps, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We enthusiastically welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and believe that varied voices and experiences make us stronger.

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