Release Management Lead
Core
Oversee the build and release process for the Fortnite Ecosystem, scaling release management and stabilization processes across the Game Dev ecosystem.
Role type
Senior Release Manager (Games/Software)
Builds
Fortnite Ecosystem releases and game engine updates
Domain
Interactive Entertainment / Game Development
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Production/project management, People management, Process development and improvement, Build and release process management, Platform certification management, Bug triage and prioritization, Cross-functional coordination, Technical understanding of software development, Game development lifecycle knowledge
Preferred skills
Experience with shipped and live titles, Familiarity with Perforce, Jira, Grafana, AirTable
Technologies
Perforce, Jira, Grafana, AirTable
Responsibilities
Develop new practices and structures to scale release management and stabilization processes; Own scheduling, coordination, quality control, and external certification across multiple platforms; Act as liaison between development, sales, marketing, and publishing teams; Work with QA and Build Engineers to monitor automated build processes and resolve failures; Partner with QA Leads to establish bug triage and ensure releases pass required checks and approvals.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with direct reports