Release Train Engineer

Job Profile Summary

The Release Train Engineer (RTE) serves as the servant leader and chief facilitator for the Agile Release Train (ART), enabling the coordination, alignment, and execution of work across multiple Agile teams. The RTE ensures delivery of business value by managing Product Line-level planning, execution cadence, dependencies, risks, and continuous improvement.  The role operates at the Product Line level, bridging business strategy and technical execution to drive well-coordinated and predictable delivery outcomes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in technology, Engineering, Business, or related field
• 8+ years of experience in Agile delivery, program management, or engineering leadership
• 3+ years of experience in Scaled Agile (SAFe) or equivalent frameworks
• Proven experience managing multi-team Agile programs

Preferred Qualifications

• SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE) certification
• Scrum Master (CSM/SAFe) certification
• Experience with enterprise Agile tools (e.g., Jira, Rally, ADO)
• Experience in large-scale, complex technology environments

Key Skills & Competencies

• Agile leadership and servant leadership mindset
• Strong facilitation and conflict resolution skills
• Program-level planning and execution management
• Dependency and risk management
• Stakeholder communication and influence
• Data-driven decision making and continuous improvement

Success Measures (Performance Outcomes)

• PI predictability (planned vs delivered outcomes)
• Reduction in cross-team dependency delays
• % features meeting Definition of Ready prior to PI Planning
• Improvement in ART flow metrics (cycle time, throughput)
• Reduction in delivery risks and escalations
• Increased team maturity and Agile adoption

Role Scope & Impact

• Operates across multiple Agile teams (ART level)
• Influences Product Management, Engineering, and Architecture
• Drives alignment across strategy, planning, and execution
• Enables delivery of large-scale, cross-functional initiatives

Reporting Relationship

• Works closely with:
• Product Managers
• Product Owners
• Scrum Masters
• Engineering Managers
• Architects