Release Engineering Lead at Network Optix

Walnut Creek, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Video Software, Cloud Computing, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

10+ years in Release Management, SRE, or DevOps operations roles for cloud platforms
Proven experience managing production releases and incident response in a SaaS or distributed environment
Hands-on experience operating hybrid infrastructures, combining cloud-based Kubernetes (EKS) with on-premise services (e.g., relays and mediators) deployed using Ansible and Docker Compose on providers such as Datapacket
Hands-on experience with AWS Athena (to analyze ALB logs)

Responsibilities

Own and coordinate end-to-end cloud release cycles, from release readiness and change approvals to deployment and verification
Facilitate release sign-off, ensuring quality, stability, and risk mitigation before going live
Partner with engineering and QA to validate build quality and rollback procedures
Maintain a central release calendar, checklists, and change logs
Drive change management governance and ensure compliance with release standards
Collaborate with the SRE team to enhance production monitoring, alerting, and observability for critical services
Lead incident coordination and communication, ensuring timely resolution and clear updates to stakeholders
Oversee post-incident reviews and RCA documentation, tracking remediation progress
Proactively identify recurring issues and drive preventive improvements
Ensure environments (test, staging, production) are release-ready and well-maintained
Support environment stability by coordinating with SRE and QA for timely updates and access management
Lead risk assessment for releases, including rollback and contingency plans
Partner with support and customer success teams to ensure customer impact visibility and communication
Collaborate with Release Engineering and SRE on Argo-based deployment tools and CI/CD improvements
Identify automation opportunities to streamline release and monitoring workflows
Contribute to documentation, playbooks, and training for new release procedures
Provide real-time release status updates to leadership, engineering, and support teams
Ensure consistent post-release summaries and stakeholder reporting
Act as the primary communication bridge between engineering, SRE, and customer-facing teams during releases and incidents

Skills

Release Management

Cloud Deployment

Incident Coordination

Change Management

SRE

Production Readiness

Rollback Procedures

Release Calendar

Change Logs

Monitoring

QA Validation

Network Optix

Develops intelligent video management platforms

About Network Optix

Network Optix develops software platforms for intelligent video management, helping businesses utilize video technology for improved situational awareness. Their main product, Nx Meta VMP, is a platform for software developers to create custom video management solutions that integrate with other products in the "Works with Nx" ecosystem. Another key offering, Nx Witness VMS, is a versatile video management software that supports various applications, allowing users to manage IP cameras from different manufacturers across multiple environments. Network Optix differentiates itself by focusing on developer-friendly solutions that can be tailored to specific business needs. The company's goal is to empower businesses to effectively use video data for security and operational efficiency through subscription-based software licensing and support services.

Burbank, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2011Year Founded

$1.5MTotal Funding

DEBTCompany Stage

Enterprise Software, CybersecurityIndustries

51-200Employees

Benefits

Paid Vacation

Flexible Work Hours

Employer-sponsored health coverage

Hybrid Work Options

Risks

Increased competition from companies expanding into video and CTV advertising solutions.

Integration risks from the acquisition of Scailable BV could disrupt operations.

Challenges in scaling Nx Go software across smart cities may affect growth opportunities.

Differentiation

Nx Witness is open, customizable, and developer-friendly for video management.

Nx Meta VMP allows seamless integration with the 'Works with Nx' ecosystem.

Network Optix offers white label VMS solutions tailored to specific business needs.

Upsides

Growing demand for cloud-based video management solutions enhances scalability and flexibility.

Integration with AI and machine learning offers advanced analytics and automation capabilities.

Expansion of 5G networks improves connectivity for remote video monitoring.

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