Release Train Engineer

Candidates must be local to either Acton, MA or San Diego, CA.

We are seeking an experienced Release Train Engineer (RTE) to support our Cloud Platform Agile Release Train within a regulated medical device environment. The role will partner closely with Product Owners, Technical Leaders, Architects, Systems Engineering, and Program Management to drive planning, execution, and delivery across multiple Scrum teams. The environment follows SAFe Agile practices with quarterly PI Planning, ART-level ceremonies, and cross-functional delivery teams.

About the Role

The RTE will serve as a delivery coordinator, helping teams align on priorities, manage dependencies, track execution, and deliver committed objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate PI Planning, Scrum of Scrums, ART Syncs, Inspect & Adapt events, and other SAFe ceremonies.
• Coordinate planning and execution across multiple Agile teams supporting the Cloud Platform.
• Manage and track cross-team dependencies, integration activities, risks, issues, and impediments.
• Provide visibility into ART execution through metrics, milestone tracking, burn-up reporting, and delivery forecasting.
• Partner with Product Owners, Systems Engineering, Architects, and Engineering Leaders to support feature definition, refinement, readiness, and planning activities.
• Facilitate issue resolution and escalation paths across teams and stakeholders.
• Support Agile teams that may not have dedicated Scrum Master support.
• Coordinate with adjacent platform and product teams to align delivery plans and integration activities.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software development program/project management, Agile delivery, Scrum Master, RTE, TPM, or related roles.
• 3+ years serving as an RTE, Senior Scrum Master, Agile Program Manager, or equivalent role supporting multiple Agile teams.
• 3+ years working in SAFe or similar scaled Agile environments.

Required Skills

• Experience serving as an RTE, Senior Scrum Master, Agile Program Manager, or similar Agile leadership role.
• Strong SAFe Agile experience, including PI Planning and ART execution.
• Experience supporting large Agile programs consisting of multiple Scrum teams.
• Demonstrated ability to manage dependencies, integrations, risks, and stakeholder communications.
• Experience working with cloud-based software platforms and distributed engineering teams.
• Experience in regulated medical device environments.
• Strong facilitation, communication, and organizational skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in regulated medical device environments.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices.