Mobile App Release Engineer II

Job description

On-Site

Northridge, California, United States of America

Full time

R-

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 2 Oct 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 II 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

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field and two years of experience or an advanced degree and O years of 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)FastlaneGit version controlApp Store ConnectGoogle 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):$87,000.00 - $149,000.00

For roles located in California, Seattle WA, Washington DC, Boston MA, and New York City, the salary range is $97,000.00 - $165,000.00 USD.

Actual compensation may vary based on factors including experience, education, certifications, skills, market conditions, internal equity, and geographic location. Compensation and benefits information pertain 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.

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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 ( .

It is the policy of MiniMed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, MiniMed will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

If you are applying to perform work for MiniMed in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here ( a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which MiniMed reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. MiniMed will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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. With a heritage rooted in technology, empathy, and a relentless pursuit of innovation, we’re focused on one thing: making every day a better day for people with diabetes.

From our intelligent dosing systems that stay one step ahead to our always-on support when it’s needed most, we’re committed to building a connected system of care that works together and fits into everyday life, so people with diabetes can move through the day with fewer interruptions. Fewer second guesses. And more freedom to live in the moment.

We’re here to make better days possible for people with diabetes.

Joyful, messy, fully lived days. Days where things feel lighter, easier.

For more than four decades, we’ve been driven by this mission, delivering groundbreaking advancements in technology to help people live more fully, freely, and with greater confidence. At MiniMed, diabetes care is personal for us. Many of our employees have a connection to diabetes, whether they're living with it themselves or through family members and friends, and we all show up each day to help make the lives of our coworkers and loved ones easier.

Our people-first priority.

At MiniMed, we put our customers at the forefront of all we do, and that focus extends to our team as well. We're dedicated to creating a culture of belonging and providing our people with all the career-building resources you might need.

Our life-transforming technologies.

No matter what your role at our company, you're making a difference in the lives of people living with diabetes. Our innovative inventions improve their day-to-day by helping lift the mental load and allowing diabetes to fade into the background, empowering them to live life on their own terms.

Our focus on the future.

We're chasing the dream of a world where people with diabetes can be free of that never-ending battle of balancing blood sugar. A world where better days are the norm, not the exception. Fresh faces and new viewpoints will help create our cutting-edge solutions and define the next generation of breakthroughs in care, so that a better day can start today.

It is the policy of MiniMed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, MiniMed will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

For sales reps and other patient facing field employees, going into a healthcare settingis considered an essential function of the job and we expect our employees to comply with all credentialing requirements at the hospitals or clinics they support.

This employer participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here ( .

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Worksite address

los angeles, CA, 90079, US

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