Release Technical Lead - IGXL (Compute Test, North Reading)

We are the global test and automation specialists, powering next-generation technologies through sophisticated solutions. Behind every electronic device you use, Teradyne's test technology ensures your device works right the first time, every time! Our portfolio of automation solutions help manufacturers to develop and deliver products quickly, efficiently and cost-effectively. Together, Teradyne companies deliver manufacturing automation across industries and applications around the world!

We attract, develop, and retain a high-performance workforce, comprised of people with diverse backgrounds and a shared drive for excellence. We strive to foster a positive and inclusive work environment that helps employees, and communities, thrive.

Our Purpose

At Teradyne, we deliver technologies that enable innovation and quality across the semiconductor industry. We are committed to building products and solutions that help our customers bring advanced technologies to market while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Opportunity Overview

The Release Technical Lead for IGXL is responsible for leading the planning, coordination, execution, and delivery of software releases supporting the IGXL product platform. This role serves as a key bridge between Software Engineering, Product Management, Program Management, Quality Engineering, and other cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality, predictable, and timely software releases.

• Lead end-to-end release management activities for IGXL software products.
• Establish and maintain release schedules, milestones, dependencies, and readiness criteria.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to coordinate feature delivery, integration, validation, and deployment activities.
• Drive release governance processes, including release reviews, risk assessments, and change control activities.
• Track and communicate release status, risks, issues, and mitigation plans to stakeholders and leadership.
• Partner with Quality Engineering to ensure appropriate test coverage, defect management, and release quality metrics.
• Facilitate cross-functional alignment across engineering, product management, operations, and support organizations.
• Define and continuously improve release management processes, tools, and best practices.
• Support multiple concurrent releases while balancing competing priorities and business objectives.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for release-related challenges.
• Develop metrics and reporting to measure release predictability, quality, and operational effectiveness.

All About You

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Proven experience leading software release management activities within a complex engineering environment.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle methodologies, including Agile and hybrid development models.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional technical teams and managing delivery dependencies.
• Knowledge of software configuration management, version control, build systems, and release automation practices.
• Demonstrated ability to identify risks, drive resolution plans, and influence stakeholders across organizations.
• Strong communication, organizational, and project leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Experience working with enterprise software products, automated test systems, or semiconductor-related technologies is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to independently solve complex problems, influence outcomes, and lead initiatives across functional boundaries, consistent with advanced professional and management competencies.

We are only considering candidates local to position location and are unable to provide relocation for this position

This position is not eligible for sponsorship

Compensation:
The base salary range for this role is $105,300 - $168,500. This range is a good faith estimate, and the amount of base salary will correspond with experience and skill set. This range can also fluctuate depending on demand and location.

Incentive Plan: This job is eligible for discretionary bonus(es) based on financial performance.

Benefits:

Teradyne offers a variety of robust health and well-being benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, and more.  Please click here to see details. 

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