Release Manager - Streaming

Release Manager - Streaming
New York City, NY
Los Angeles, CA
Hybrid Schedule (M/F remote, T/W/TH in-office)

At Magnite, we cultivate an environment of continuous growth and collaboration. Our work impacts what millions of people read, watch, and buy, and we're looking for people to help us tackle that responsibility with creativity and focus. Magnite (NASDAQ: MGNI) is the world's largest independent sell-side advertising platform. Publishers use our technology to monetize their content across all screens and formats including CTV, online video, display, and audio. Our tech fuels billions of transactions per day!
In this role you will:

• Facilitate the release of production-ready code via coordinated scheduling, testing, and deployments related to core product offerings for Magnite's critical advertising buying platform (AdServer and Streaming Applications).
• Manage individual goals, project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables with your technical expertise
• Be a creative problem-solver able to implement reliable and maintainable solutions to challenging problems
• Document release versions and continuously update process improvements related to releases across multiple teams/projects.
• Work with engineers to ensure production-ready code and unit tests that meet both system and business requirements
• Provide input on feature requests, bug reports, performance issues, and ad-hoc questions
• Work collaboratively with multiple teams to deliver quality software
• Support operation of services in production
• Work under the direction of team leads to ensure the highest level of work quality

We're looking for someone with:

• BA/BS degree in Computer Science or related technical field or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of relevant work experience in software development
• Familiar with programming languages (Java, Python) and a strong understanding of asynchronous programming.
• A strong understanding of Google suite applications. Focused attention to detail and an ability to recognize the business and technical trade-offs between different solutions
• Experience with development and CI tools like Github and build management system like Jenkins, and Jira

Nice to Have:

• General Ad Technology experience and knowledge of the fundamentals of Ad Tech Ecosystem (SSP/DSP/DMP)
• Background in Business Analysis/Strategic Planning
• Familiarity with the Agile method/ Scrum/Atlassian suite/ Jira
• Experience with deployment tools (Rundeck, Jenkins)
• General understanding of AWS services (Codebuild, ECS, ECR, S3)
• Experience with Python
• Proficiency with Mac OS

Total Rewards Include

Comprehensive Perks and Benefits:
• Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage for You and Your Family from Day One
• Generous Time Off
• Holiday Breaks and Quarterly Wellness Days
• Equity and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Family-Focused Benefits and Parental Leave
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Cell Phone Subsidy
• Fitness and Wellness Reimbursement
Company Culture:
We believe collaboration is essential to success. Magnite's hybrid schedule includes two days worked remotely (Monday and Friday) and three days on-site (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday). Our offices provide catered lunches, beverages, snacks, training and development, and office events to support your work week. We also understand you have appointments, families, hobbies, and other commitments. Magnite strives to maintain a healthy work/life integration for all employees so you can bring your best every day - both at work and at home.
• Community Service and Volunteer Events
• Company-Matched Charitable Contributions
• Wellness Coach and Mental Health Support
Magnite Invests in You:
• Career Development Initiatives and a Career Growth Framework
• Culture and Inclusion Programs
• Bonusly Peer-to-Peer Recognition Program
About Us
The world's leading agencies and brands trust our platform to access brand-safe, high-quality ad inventory and execute billions of advertising transactions each month. Anchored in bustling New York City, sunny Los Angeles, mile high Denver, historic London, and down under in Sydney, Magnite has offices across North America, EMEA, LATAM, and APAC.
In California, the base salary range for this position is: $110,000 - $125,000 in addition to an annual variable bonus based on performance and company equity (NASDAQ: MGNI).
In New York, the base salary range for this position is: $110,000 - $125,000 in addition to an annual variable bonus based on performance and company equity (NASDAQ: MGNI).
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Magnite is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Our DEI Commitment: To establish Magnite as a thought leader by diversifying voices within Magnite, cultivating a culture in which employees feel safe as their authentic selves, and by investing in strategies to support Magnite's local communities.
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