Release software engineer

Your new company This leading technology company is known for its innovative microprocessor and software designs. Specialising in solutions for smartphones, automotive systems, and Io T devices, the company drives technological advancements in performance, efficiency, and security. With a global presence and a collaborative approach, it partners with clients worldwide to deliver cutting-edge solutions, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence. Your new role You will be pioneering the development of a new team within the Automotive and Industrial department and will be joining as a Staff Release Test Software Engineer, at a senior level. During your day-to-day work, you will spearhead release engineering and branch management, which are essential to producing firmware releases. This role involves providing tested releases of production-quality downstream firmware to partners, developing release plans in collaboration with various stakeholders, and documenting release notes while effectively communicating them to internal and external collaborators. Additionally, managing the entire release process, including branch management and all aspects of software version control, will be fundamental to your daily tasks. Finally, developing CI pipelines for downstream firmware release processes as a means to streamline and automate the workflow. There are two positions available based at either Manchester or Bristol. What you'll need to succeed To succeed in this role, you will need to be able to demonstrate experience with release management, and evidence test automation for the product quality of release software. You should be proficient in the use of one of the following applications: Bazel, Blaze or Yocto SDK. Finally, you should demonstrate experience in software building and build management, for official downstream software and formal releases. Additionally, skills that are desirable but not essential to the role include experience in defect triaging and managing defects during system software releases, knowledge of open-source projects like the Linux Kernel, TF-A, TF-M, and Uboot. Exposure to using sphinx for generating documentation. What you'll get in return Join this dynamic team and enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working, with just 2 days on-site. Take advantage of 29 days of holiday plus bank holidays, ensuring a great work-life balance. Benefit from an attractive pension scheme and the option to opt into private healthcare. Additionally, seize the opportunity to become a shareholder in this fast-growing, well-established company. Join a company that fuels your continuous learning and development, pushing you to achieve your full potential at every step of your career. Don't miss out on these fantastic benefits and the chance to be part of their exciting journey! What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T& C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)