Release Manager

Databricks

P-1534 At Databricks, we are passionate about enabling data teams to solve the world's toughest problems. We do this by building and running the world's best data and AI infrastructure platform so our customers can use deep data insights to improve their business.  As an Engineering Manager, you will work with your team to build mission-critical Lakebase services on the Databricks Platform at scale. Lakebase enables teams to deliver applications faster with an optimized database developer experience, integration with the lakehouse, and simplified operations. It provides a managed Postgres transactional layer for application state and workloads that combine operational data, analytics, and AI. You'll join as one of the founding engineering leaders to build out both the Lakebase product and our London presence.  Key responsibilities include: * Drive continuous delivery within a team of experts in storage technology, distributed systems and Rust. * Manage the development and rollout of storage services that host millions of customer databases across dozens of regions * Partner with peer engineering teams across Databricks to co-evolve Lakebase services with our global infrastructure. * Lead operational excellence in 24/7 operation of our system The impact you will have: * Hire great engineers to build an outstanding team. * Support engineers in their career development by providing clear feedback and develop engineering leaders. * Ensure high technical standards by instituting processes (architecture reviews, testing) and culture (engineering excellence). * Work with engineering and product leadership to build a long-term roadmap. * Coordinate execution and collaborate across teams to unblock cross-cutting projects. What we look for: * Experience with building and shipping storage systems where correctness and performance are essential * BS (or higher) in Computer Science, or a related field * 2+ years of experience building and leading a team of engineers working in a related system * Experience with build, release and deployment infrastructure technologies such as Spinnaker, Jenkins, Airflow, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Bazel, etc. * Ability to attract, hire, and coach engineers who meet the Databricks hiring standards - can up level existing team via hiring top-notch senior talent, growing leaders and helping struggling members; can gain trust of the team and guide their careers * Comfort working on cross-functional projects with the ability to deeply understand product and customer personas About Databricks Databricks is the data and AI company. More than 10,000 organizations worldwide — including Comcast, Condé Nast, Grammarly, and over 50% of the Fortune 500 — rely on the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to unify and democratize data, analytics and AI. Databricks is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices around the globe and was founded by the original creators of Lakehouse, Apache Spark™, Delta Lake and MLflow. To learn more, follow Databricks on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook. Benefits At Databricks, we strive to provide comprehensive benefits and perks that meet the needs of all of our employees. For specific details on the benefits offered in your region click here. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion At Databricks, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel. We take great care to ensure that our hiring practices are inclusive and meet equal employment opportunity standards. Individuals looking for employment at Databricks are considered without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. Compliance If access to export-controlled technology or source code is required for performance of job duties, it is within Employer's discretion whether to apply for a U.S. government license for such positions, and Employer may decline to proceed with an applicant on this basis alone.

Airbnb

Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 5 million hosts who have welcomed over 2 billion guest arrivals in almost every country across the globe. Every day, hosts offer unique stays and experiences that make it possible for guests to connect with communities in a more authentic way. The Community You Will Join: Our Product Marketing team imagines the ideal experience for our community and works backwards, creating innovative products that delight our guests and hosts. They deeply understand the needs of our users and translate these into a product strategy that combines strong product thinking and deep research. They partner with talented cross-functional team members across engineering, design, operations, data science, and more, leading teams to execute a shared vision. They are incredibly detail-oriented, hands on and excellent communicators, capable of crafting compelling stories for both internal and external audiences.  The Difference You Will Make: The International Product Marketing team is part of the worldwide Product Marketing team and we are looking for entrepreneurial product experts who are ready to jump in, roll their sleeves up and integrate with local teams, while maintaining close alignment with the global organization. This role will help build out the new functional area outside of the US and will be instrumental in shaping the organization as it evolves. The cross functional model we use at Airbnb requires close partnerships  across multiple teams – this role requires a highly collaborative, flexible individual who can influence and collaborate with teams across the world. As the Product Manager based in our EMEA region, you will report to the Product Marketing Director for International Markets. You will play a pivotal role in understanding the needs, pain points, and wants  of users and translate those insights into innovative product features, capabilities and marketing strategies. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the travel industry at a market and broader regional level, and have a proven track record of driving product innovation. You will collaborate with the global business and country teams to develop partnerships that accelerate existing and new businesses. You will drive features in major releases and for test and learn pilots, after having successfully championed for customization and features for your target country/region. You will also determine how they are communicated to the public and the media in your region in partnership with the communications and marketing teams. You are responsible for the success of Airbnb products throughout their life cycle — from concept to release. You will be the voice of our products for the market in your region and love the journey from taking a product from idea to reality. This role is based in London (or within easy commuting distance).  A Typical Day:  * Build deep expertise on Airbnb in your market/region through user research, marketplace data, and an understanding of the competitive landscape and be capable of synthesizing in a cohort product story input from multiple stakeholders and sources. * Work with other functional leaders in your market/region to articulate the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for Airbnb products and new businesses. * Implement best-in-class product development and management practices. * Maintain and articulate a product feature and roadmap prioritization plan in collaboration with local teams. * Advocate for and execute new products that deliver impact for our business and users. * Communicate concisely and influence outcomes across all levels of the company, including country and regional executive teams * Drive alignment across product teams (Technology, Design) and key cross-functional partners (Business, Supply, FP&A, Marketing, Global Operations, Customer Support, Trust, etc.) to ensure initiatives are prioritized for wider roll-out or piloted to test and learn * Define goals and success with clearly measurable objectives and key results for your area. * Build and seamlessly integrate partnerships in your country/region that expand existing businesses and build new ones. * Navigate regulatory and government requirements in partnership with Policy/Comms and regions/markets. * Craft the product narrative and marketing strategies that communicate the benefits and features of our products both internally and externally in collaboration with comms and other cross functional partners. * Develop and deliver engaging product demos to press, showcasing key features and functionalities. Your Expertise: * 8-12 years of product management experience. * Fluency in English and at least one other European language (strong preference for Spanish, French, or German) due to market needs. * Demonstrated track record of product leadership.  * Comfortable with doing individual contributor product management work. * Success in building and scaling global consumer products and ecosystems that people love. * Experience creating product messaging and delivering to customers and the media. * Entrepreneurial track record of taking an idea to reality – start up experience a plus while capable of operating in a larger organization. * Ability to effectively use data and perform business analysis to support product strategy/decisions. * Capable of driving execution across teams in a fast-paced environment. * Highly collaborative and results oriented. * Ability to travel at least 25% of the time Our Commitment To Inclusion & Belonging: Airbnb is committed to working with the broadest talent pool possible. We believe diverse ideas foster innovation and engagement, and allow us to attract creatively-led people, and to develop the best products, services and solutions. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. How We'll Take Care of You: Our job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range shown below is annualized, is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for bonus, equity, benefits, and Employee Travel Credits. United Kingdom Annual Pay Range £112,000—£140,000 GBP

Ankar

The way companies innovate is broken. The systems built to create and protect ideas can’t keep up with the pace of change. Today, 90% of S&P 500 company value is intangible (e.g., in intellectual property) - yet R&D and IP teams spend half their time buried in manual work, sifting through patents and paperwork instead of pushing the frontier forward. The tools of creating and protecting are stuck in the past. We’re here to fix that. Ankar is building the R&D tools for the AI era and defining what applied research will look like in the next 20 years. We’re building infrastructure and product experiences our customers rely on every day. You’ll translate messy, ambiguous problems into clean, dependable software—and you’ll do it at the cutting-edge of AI. We’re at an inflection point: * We’ve raised >$24M to date from Tier-1 VCs like Atomico, Index Ventures, Norrsken, Daphni, and angels like the Founder of Hugging Face, CEO from Datadog, and Leaders from DeepMind and OpenAI. * We’re already working with the world’s most innovative companies including Fortune 500 company L’Oréal and global law firm Vorys * Expanding our world-class team with alumni from Palantir, Amazon, and BCG to tackle the $1T+ innovation market. We’re just getting started. What you’ll be doing Build world-class product. Design, build, and maintain scalable, reliable systems and user-facing product experiences that customers depend on. * Translate messy problems into dependable software. Work from first principles to turn ambiguous requirements into clear, maintainable, production-ready solutions. * Ship fast and iterate constantly. Deliver quickly, learn from real feedback, and refine the product week by week with direct access to customers. * Own the mission end-to-end. Take full ownership of new product work from design to implementation, release, feedback and iteration. * Drive clarity, velocity, and long-term quality. Establish patterns, improve feedback practices, and help shape product direction as Ankar’s mission evolves. * Partner deeply with engineers and customers. Collaborate closely with engineering, design, and customer-facing teams to ensure what we build is useful, usable, and impactful. Qualifications: * 4+ years of experience leading the end-to-end delivery of customer-facing products. * Experience owning projects independently, including problem discovery, scoping, execution, rollout, and iteration based on feedback and data. * Strong analytical and systems thinking: ability to reason across design and engineering constraints, and strive for maintainable product solutions. * Ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, driving alignment across teams. * Strong product intuition and experience partnering closely with engineering and design to define user workflows and ship high-quality experiences. * Experience in fast-moving startups or high-ownership environments, with a bias toward action and measurable outcomes. Culture at Ankar: Culture at Ankar is how we think, build, and operate. We’re building a generational company that redefines how the world’s best R&D teams create and protect ideas. * Contrarian - we think from first principles: We think deeply, question assumptions, and build from first principles. The best ideas come from clarity and rigour. * Creative - we build with taste: We’re building the R&D tools for the AI era and shaping what applied research looks like over the next 20 years. We care about precision, quality, and systems that last. * Competitiveness - we play to win: We move with urgency and set a very high bar for ourselves and each other. Every win raises the bar. Every challenge sharpens us. This role is not for you if... * You need a highly structured environment, a predefined playbook, regular working hours, or a schedule that never requires travel. We operate with high autonomy and ownership, expect our team to go above and beyond, be obsessed with our mission and thrive in ambiguity rather than wait for direction. * You prefer long planning cycles and certainty before acting. We move quickly, ship often, and adapt based on customer feedback and new information. * You want to manage the work rather than do the work. We're builders first, and everyone is expected to contribute directly to creating exceptional products. * You take it personally when ideas are challenged, priorities shift, or work gets redirected. We care more about finding the right answer than defending a particular one.   What we put behind our people Building at the frontier takes exceptional people. We invest accordingly. * Health Insurance : Full private health & dental coverage for you and your dependents. * Pension: Flexible pension scheme with up to 5% employer matching on qualifying earnings. * Food on us: Team lunches twice a week, plus dinner when working late in the office. * Cycle to work: Green Commute initiative scheme (up to £3k) to help you get a new bike tax-free. * Way we work: We combine deep, in-person collaboration (3 days/week in our Shoreditch office) with flexibility and trust. What matters is ownership, impact, and results, not where you work from. * Visa sponsorship: Yes