Software Release & Test Management Engineer II

Inside the Role

As the Software Release & Test Management Engineer II, you will serve as the global owner of the Base Rollout Process (BROP), driving the strategy, governance, continuous improvement, and adoption of Daimler Truck's base software rollout framework. You will play a critical role in enabling safe, scalable, and compliant base software rollout across a rapidly growing Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) ecosystem.

This role focuses on defining and evolving Base Software rollout processes, establishing governance mechanisms, measuring process effectiveness, and collaborating across global engineering organizations to ensure consistent execution and continuous maturity of software release practices. You will work closely with software development, systems engineering, testing, cybersecurity, product management, program management, and release stakeholders across multiple regions and vehicle platforms.

Posting Information

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

We Take Care of Our Team

Position offers a starting salary range of $95,000 – $121,000 USD

Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits include annual bonus program; 401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age; starting at 4 weeks paid vacation; 13+ calendar holidays; 8 weeks paid parental leave; employee assistance program; comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off; short-term and long-term disability plans.

What You Drive at DTNA

BROP Ownership & Strategy

• Serve as the global process owner for the Base Rollout Process (BROP).

• Develop and maintain the BROP framework, standards, policies, templates, and governance model.

• Support the long-term roadmap for BROP as it aligns with release process maturity and Software Defined Vehicle initiatives.

• Ensure release management processes remain scalable across vehicle programs, domains, and regions.

• AI strategic utilization for overall BROP process and development.

Global Process Governance & Compliance

• Establish global governance mechanisms to drive process adherence and quality.

• Define process entry and exit criteria, release readiness requirements, and decision frameworks.

• Conduct process assessments and audits to identify opportunities for improvement.

• Ensure alignment with global quality management, cybersecurity, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Lead collaboration efforts across global engineering, validation, cybersecurity, systems engineering, and product organizations.

• Facilitate alignment between stakeholders regarding release policies, requirements, and governance expectations.

• Drive organizational adoption of release management best practices.

• Influence senior leaders and technical teams to achieve strategic release management objectives.

Continuous Global Process Improvement

• Establish, monitor, and report on release management metrics, operational metrics, and process maturity indicators.

• Analyze process performance data to identify trends, risks, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement.

• Lead global process transformation initiatives that enhance efficiency, transparency, quality, scalability, and delivery predictability.

• Benchmark industry best practices and integrate lessons learned into release management frameworks, standards, and governance models.

• Leverage AI, automation, and data-driven insights to continuously improve release planning, execution, monitoring, reporting, and decision-making.

• Serve as a global workgroup lead, driving cross-functional alignment and implementation of process improvements across regions, organizations, and release teams.

• Promote a culture of continuous improvement by establishing feedback loops, capturing lessons learned, and driving sustainable process adoption.

• Ensure process improvements are standardized, documented, and consistently implemented across the global release management ecosystem.

SDV Release Enablement

• Support the evolution of release governance needed for Software Defined Vehicles.

• Partner with development teams to ensure release frameworks can accommodate increasing software complexity and deployment frequency.

• Define scalable approaches for software baseline management, release approvals, and rollout governance.

• Enable repeatable release processes that support future SDV capabilities.

Knowledge You Should Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

• 3-5 years of experience in software development, software quality, release management, systems engineering, or related technical disciplines.

• Experience defining, implementing, or governing software lifecycle processes.

• Experience working within complex cross-functional technical organizations.

• Strong understanding of software development lifecycles and software release methodologies.

• Experience leading process improvement initiatives and organizational change efforts.

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and facilitation skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Technical Knowledge

• Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)

• Release Management and Governance

• Software Quality Assurance

• Systems Engineering

• Risk Management

• Process Design and Optimization

• Metrics and KPI Development

• Requirements Traceability

• Change Management

• Agile and Hybrid Development Methodologies

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and influence skills with the ability to drive alignment without direct authority.

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration abilities.

• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities.

• Skilled at facilitating discussions, building consensus, and leading organizational change.

• Demonstrates ownership, accountability, adaptability, and a continuous improvement mindset.

• Ability to work effectively across global teams, cultures, and time zones.

• Passion for knowledge sharing and fostering strong team relationships.

Exceptional Candidates May Also Bring

• Experience supporting Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) programs.

• Experience with automotive software development processes.

• Familiarity with ASPICE, ISO 26262, ISO/SAE 21434, or related standards.

• Experience with Jira, Confluence, Power BI, Azure DevOps, or similar tools.

• Experience leading global process governance initiatives.

• Deep understanding of end-to-end automotive software release ecosystems.

• Experience establishing enterprise-level release governance frameworks.

• Proven success driving process adoption across multiple organizations and regions.

• Experience developing release maturity models and organizational performance metrics.

• Ability to influence executive leadership and drive strategic decision-making.

• Strong understanding of software platform, feature, and vehicle integration release concepts.

• Experience supporting large-scale digital transformation initiatives.

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Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)- Portland, OR US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Schedule Type: Hybrid (4 days per week in-office / 1 day remote). This schedule builds our #OneTeamBestTeam culture, provides an unparalleled customer experience, and creates innovative solutions through in-person collaboration.

At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we’re building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA’s legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future – building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all.

That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.

Additional Information

• This position is not open for Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application

• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check

• Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen

• Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions

• EEO - Disabled/Veterans

Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status.

For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll free 800-206-3369. For TTY/TDD enabled call 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935.