[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All NetApp jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/netapp/) · [Search jobs](/search/) NetApp · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India # Principal Release Engineer Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Senior individual contributor Operations Listed on NetApp’s official careers site. Listed as of October 18, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on NetApp’s careers site →](https://careers.netapp.com/en/job/bengaluru/principal-release-engineer/27600/101653241840) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [NetApp](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/netapp/) / Principal Release Engineer ## Job description ### Job Summary As a Principal Software Release Engineer, you will define, own, and continuously improve the end-to-end release lifecycle for software delivered across cloud-service and storage-platform environments. You will coordinate release planning, build generation, readiness validation, change approvals, deployment execution, status reporting, and post-release follow-through while progressively replacing manual handoffs with reliable automation and clear engineering controls. ### Job Requirements Own the end-to-end software release lifecycle, from release intake and planning through build, validation, approval, deployment, verification, and closure. Plan and coordinate concurrent releases across development, test, staging, and production environments, maintaining clear schedules, dependencies, milestones, owners, and decision points. Design, maintain, and improve CI/CD and release automation that reduces manual steps, accelerates delivery, and provides repeatable, auditable outcomes. Partner with development and quality teams to confirm required test coverage, regression results, performance validation, and environment readiness; escalate gaps that could compromise release quality. Lead response to build or deployment failures by rapidly coordinating triage, clarifying ownership, documenting the failure path, and ensuring the correct new release, hotfix, retry, rollback, or recovery workflow is initiated. Conduct post-release reviews and convert lessons learned into improved tooling, templates, quality gates, automation, and release policy. Mentor engineers and release participants on release processes, tools, quality expectations, change controls, and failure-recovery practices. 12+ years of software engineering, DevOps, build and release engineering, site reliability engineering, or production engineering experience, including technical leadership for complex, business-critical software releases. Demonstrated experience managing the full release lifecycle for production software or cloud services across multiple environments and teams. Hands-on experience with CI/CD systems, build automation, source control, branching and versioning strategies, artifact management, and deployment pipelines. Proficiency in one or more scripting or programming languages such as Python, PowerShell, Bash, Go, or similar languages used for release automation. Experience with Azure DevOps, Git, Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or comparable build, release, and work-tracking platforms. Ability to analyze release risks using defect data, test evidence, dependencies, configuration changes, and operational impact rather than relying only on schedule readiness. Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to isolate build, pipeline, configuration, environment, and deployment issues under time pressure. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including concise executive status, detailed technical handoffs, and decision-focused escalation. High attention to detail, disciplined follow-through, and the ability to manage multiple releases and priorities without losing traceability or control. ### Education IC - Typically requires a minimum of 15 years of related experience.Mgr & Exec - Typically requires a minimum of 10 years of related experience. At NetApp, we embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees. This means that most roles will have some level of in-office and/or in-person expectations, which will be shared during the recruitment process. ### Equal Opportunity Employer NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, and any other protected classification. Why You'll Thrive at NetApp At NetApp, you won't wait for the perfect moment—you'll make it. The early planning, the extra thought, the bold idea that turns good into great: That's how our people operate and how we continue to push the boundaries of data infrastructure. NetApp is the trusted partner for organizations transforming data into opportunity. As the only enterprise-grade storage service natively embedded in Google Cloud, AWS, and Microsoft Azure, we empower customers to run everything from traditional workloads to enterprise AI with unmatched performance, resilience, and security. Our culture We celebrate mold breakers, bold thinkers, and problem solvers. We reward initiative, impact, and ownership. We provide flexibility so you can balance professional ambition with your personal life. Here, differences are not just welcomed—they drive everything we do. If you're ready to innovate, rise to the challenge, and own every moment - make your next move your best one. Apply now. Submitting an Application To ensure a streamlined and fair hiring process for all candidates, our team only reviews applications submitted through our company website. This practice allows us to track, assess, and respond to applicants efficiently. Emailing our employees, recruiters, or Human Resources personnel directly will not influence your application. AI Disclosure For select roles, some stages of our hiring process may use artificial intelligence tools to help evaluate applications and candidate selection. These tools support—rather than replace—human decision-making. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 7 days - Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India[Apply on NetApp’s careers site →](https://careers.netapp.com/en/job/bengaluru/principal-release-engineer/27600/101653241840) ## More jobs at NetApp ### [Business Analyst](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/netapp/jobs/78513c555cd4cf1d339d/) Bengaluru, Karnataka, India ### [Business Systems Analyst](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/netapp/jobs/01f21777576e170436ce/) Bengaluru, Karnataka, India ### [Information Sys Engineer( Kong)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/netapp/jobs/f009ee560b8213658428/) Bengaluru, Karnataka, India ### [Professional Services Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/netapp/jobs/994cc9d0d0b7fcb6fa19/) Bengaluru, Karnataka, India ### [Site Reliability Engineering Manager (OpenSearch)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/netapp/jobs/de966431ddfc952a4788/) Bengaluru, Karnataka, India ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Sr. Principal Software Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/4dfb16dbc7cf547f01e7/) JPMorganChase · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India ### [Senior Engineer- Release and APSS Integration](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/qualcomm/jobs/6b8a5ce894cbad6c08e0/) Qualcomm · Bangalore, India ### [Staff Build & Release Engineer - DevOps](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ge-healthcare-technologies/jobs/815081ad8304b8073fc5/) GE HealthCare Technologies · Budapest, Hungary ### [Principal Build & Release Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ge-aerospace/jobs/aa7bd0e6de981e6e0d5d/) GE Aerospace ### [Principal Release Train Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lpl-financial-holdings/jobs/adf34721e0c531fe4509/) LPL Financial Holdings OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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