Mobile App Release Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Mobile App Release Engineer 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience), * 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)
• Fastlane
• Git version control
• App Store Connect
• Google 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

• Jenkins
• GitLab

Build Tools

• Fastlane
• Gradle
• Xcode
• CocoaPods
• Swift Package Manager

Source Control

• GitLab/GitHub

Automation

• Bash
• Python
• Groovy

Monitoring

• AWS Grafana

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

MiniMed offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package

At 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):$71,000.00 - $121,000.00

For roles located in California, Seattle WA, Washington DC, Boston MA, and New York City, the salary range is $79,000.00 - $135,000.00 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.

For further details about our comprehensive benefits, we encourage you to visit the link below.

At MiniMed, you can begin a lifelong career of exploration and innovation, while helping make a difference in the lives of people living with diabetes around the globe. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation for a more connected, compassionate world., MiniMed is a full-stack insulin delivery company dedicated to supporting people living with diabetes through every step of their journey - when and how they need it. For more than 40 years, we’ve been committed to redefining what’s possible: intelligent dosing systems designed for real life, predictive insights that stay a step ahead, and always on support when it’s needed most. At the heart of everything we do is a simple Mission: to make every day a better day for people with diabetes.