We Are:

At Synopsys, we drive the innovations that shape the way we live and connect. Our technology is central to the Era of Pervasive Intelligence, from self-driving cars to learning machines. We lead in chip design, verification, and IP integration, empowering the creation of high-performance silicon chips and software content. Join us to transform the future through continuous technological innovation.

You Are:

We're seeking a meticulous and proactive Release Manager experienced in complex software processes and CI/CD pipelines. With a computer science background, 2-6 years of project/release management experience, and adeptness in Scrum, Waterfall, or Kanban, this role requires a leader with analytical skills and proficiency in relevant scripting languages. 
Join us in driving innovation and excellence in our release management processes.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Managing risks and resolving challenges that impact release scope, quality, and schedules.
• Overseeing the healthiness of Binary Compatible (BC) and secondary platforms (win64, linuxppc64, linuxaarch64).
• Communicating crucial release plans and changes.
• Coordinating processes between different teams across various locations.
• Managing, planning, and negotiating release activities.
• Conducting release readiness and milestone reviews.
• Developing automation and release management tools along with scripts necessary for continuous integration and deployment.
• Ensuring clarity of requirements across dependent project scrum teams for effective releases.
• Validating release notes and ensuring they meet corporate quality metrics.
• Planning and providing weekly updates on release activities.
• Triage and analyze defects to identify gaps in test coverage and improvements in processes.
• Estimating QA effort, preparing, and owning QA and release schedules.
• Maintaining and continuously improving existing test development processes and practices.
• Facilitating development/maintenance of quality control standards/metrics to identify improvement areas.
• Reporting product health based on data gathered during release checkpoints.
• Participating in efforts to standardize the QA tool set, including defect tracking and test case management.
• Ensuring 100% test coverage across modules/platforms and reviewing existing test cases and plans.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Ensuring the seamless and timely release of high-quality software products.
• Maintaining the overall health and compatibility of our platforms and systems.
• Facilitating clear communication and coordination between global teams.
• Enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of our CI/CD pipelines.
• Contributing to the development of innovative tools and frameworks for automation and release management.
• Upholding corporate quality metrics and ensuring robust validation of releases.
• Providing critical updates and insights on release activities to stakeholders.
• Ensuring comprehensive test coverage and robust validation of our software products.

What You’ll Need:

• A computer science degree or a similar discipline.
• 2-6 years of experience in using project or release management tools.
• Knowledge of Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CD/CI) pipelines.
• Experience in working with DevOps and Agile methodologies.
• Working knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle.
• Team management skills.
• Knowledge of traditional agile methodologies, including Scrum, Waterfall, or Kanban.
• Good understanding of application infrastructure, system architecture, and operating systems.
• Project management skills with knowledge of presentation.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Team and time management skills.
• Experience in designing tools and automation frameworks.
• Experience in using different tools related to test management.
• Excellent IT knowledge for multiple platforms and relevant IT subjects (Linux, Windows, etc.).
• Expert knowledge of a major scripting/programming language on the product’s platform.
• Strong knowledge of more than one additional scripting/programming language.
• Excellent knowledge of test automation principles, tools, and patterns.

Who You Are:

You possess excellent communication and leadership skills, capable of coordinating complex processes across diverse teams. Your technical expertise spans multiple platforms and programming languages, and you are adept at designing tools and frameworks for automation. 
You are committed to quality assurance and continuous improvement, always seeking to enhance processes and ensure robust software releases. 
Your problem-solving and analytical skills enable you to identify gaps in test coverage and drive improvements in quality control standards. 
You are a natural leader, capable of managing teams and projects with efficiency and effectiveness, ensuring seamless and timely releases.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

You will be part of a dynamic and collaborative team dedicated to ensuring the seamless and timely release of high-quality software products. Our team is focused on continuous improvement and innovation, leveraging the latest tools and methodologies to enhance our processes. We work closely with global teams to coordinate release activities and maintain the overall health and compatibility of our platforms and systems. Join us to be a part of a team that drives excellence in release management and contributes to the success of Synopsys.

Rewards and Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits to cater to your needs. Our total rewards include both monetary and non-monetary offerings. Your recruiter will provide more details about the salary range and benefits during the hiring process.