Shape engineering release operations at Tailscale by building repeatable processes, operational metrics, and coordination practices that teams trust. This Release Manager will establish how product and engineering collaborate around software releases. The work spans release cadence, readiness, rollout coordination, go-no-go decisions, and practices that support speed without unnecessary overhead. You will partner with engineering leads, product managers, TPMs, and support while later developing operational metrics for broader collaboration. Key Responsibilities:
Establish release cadence, roles,
and team operating norms Surface release risks early and drive resolution Facilitate planning rituals across engineering and product Define metrics including release frequency and change failure rate Prioritize data-informed improvements to operational practices Requirements:
Five-plus years in software company engineering operations Direct experience improving release management processes Credible conversations with engineers about deployment pipelines Solid judgment about useful process versus unnecessary overhead Ability to build structure from scratch Bring release management expertise, process judgment, and cross-functional coordination to strengthen Tailscale’s engineering operations.