Principal Software Engineer (Automation Developer)

Our world is transforming, and PTC is leading the way. Our software brings the physical and digital worlds together, enabling companies to improve operations, create better products, and empower people in all aspects of their business. 

Our people make all the difference in our success. Today, we are a global team of nearly 7,000 and our main objective is to create opportunities for our team members to explore, learn, and grow – all while seeing their ideas come to life and celebrating the differences that make us who we are and the work we do possible.  

Principal Release Engineer (Automation Developer)

Boston, MA

We seek a talented and highly skilled Release Engineer to join our team. As a Release Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring the successful delivery of software products and updates to our customers. You will work closely with the Development, QA, and Operations teams to plan and execute the release process, ensuring that software releases are delivered on time and with the highest quality. This is a critical role in our organization, as your efforts will directly impact our ability to deliver reliable software products to our customers.

The candidate is expected to:

• Own integrated software solutions and work to align with developer and technical lead expectations.
• Implementing various development, testing, automation tools, and IT infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot and debug build issues with a willingness to resolve problems quickly.
• Actively embrace new methods and practices that increase efficiency and effectiveness with awareness of real-world costs.
• Design, develop, and maintain tooling to support cloud-based CI/CD pipelines capable of scaling and handling concurrent builds and artifacts of different projects.
• Have the technical skills to review, verify, and validate the software code.
• Implement various development, testing, automation tools, and IT infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain documentation related to the release processes, including release notes, user guides, and installation guides.
• Maintain excitement for a process and drive to new directions of meeting the goal even when odds and setbacks render one path impassable.

Required Skills:

• Proven experience as a Release Engineer, Software Engineer, or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of software development lifecycle and release management processes.
• Experience with release automation tools such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, CircleCI or similar.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Perl, Bash and JavaScript.
• Experience with compiled languages such as Java and C++.
• Familiarity with source control systems, especially GitHub.
• Knowledge of software build and configuration management tools like Gradle or Maven.
• Experience with package mangers (vcpkg, npm) and build managers (CMake).
• Experience in command line environment (Bash).
• Experience with or on Linux or Unix based OS systems using common UNIX/Linux tools (ssh, tar, sed, grep, awk, vi, emacs, cron, etc…).
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to quickly analyze and resolve release-related issues.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple release projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, adapting quickly to changing priorities and deadlines.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience as a Release Engineer or in a similar role.
• Experience in Agile development methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban.
• Knowledge of continuous integration and continuous delivery practices.
• Familiarity with cloud-based platforms and technologies, such as AWS or Azure.

At PTC, we believe in the power of diverse ideas and perspectives. As a global company that values and respects all identities, cultures, and perspectives, we strive to create an inclusive PTC for ALL through an environment where everyone feels like they belong and are empowered to bring their true, authentic selves to work. Proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and hire without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, ethnicity, ancestry, marital status, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Life at PTC is about more than working with today’s most cutting-edge technologies to transform the physical world. It’s about showing up as you are and working alongside some of today’s most talented industry leaders to transform the world around you. 

If you share our passion for problem-solving through innovation, you’ll likely become just as passionate about the PTC experience as we are. Are you ready to explore your next career move with us?

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