Mobile App Release Engineer

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 10 Aug 2026

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.

About the Role

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.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Preferred Qualifications

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

Nice-to-Have Certifications

AWS Certified Developer or DevOps Engineer

Google Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

Benefits & Compensation

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.

MiniMed Benefits Overview

About MiniMed

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.

Learn more about our business, and our mission here .