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Video Game Release Manager

CyberCoders
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 12/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/1/2026
Location: Austin, TX (On-Site - must be local or willing to relocate)

Salary: $100,000-$115,000 Bonus Comprehensive Benefits

About Us

We are a premier game development and publishing studio with a passion for creating unforgettable experiences. Our team thrives on innovation, collaboration, and a relentless commitment to quality. From iconic franchises to bold new projects, we aim to deliver games that resonate with players worldwide. If you're looking for a place where creativity meets technical excellence, you'll feel right at home here.

About The Role

This position is critical to ensuring smooth, predictable game launches by owning the entire release lifecycle-from build finalization to first-party submission. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for process optimization, this is your chance to make a major impact.

What's In It For You

  • Competitive Salary Bonus Potential
  • Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with Match
  • Generous PTO and Paid Holidays
  • Work on major gaming franchises and exciting new projects

What You'll Be Doing

  • Own the end-to-end release process for all game titles and platforms
  • Facilitate go/no-go decisions for first-party submissions and releases
  • Develop and maintain standardized release workflows and documentation
  • Coordinate with Production, QA, Marketing, Engineering, and platform partners for submissions
  • Manage age rating processes with official bodies (ESRB, PEGI, etc.)
  • Track certification requirements and deadlines for compliance
  • Communicate release status and risks to stakeholders
  • Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement
  • Assist with public-facing releases, including betas

What You Need

  • 5 years of experience in Release Management or similar role
  • Experience shipping multi-platform games through full development cycles
  • Familiarity with submission processes for PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, and PC (Mobile/Mac a plus)
  • Strong understanding of game development cycles and certification workflows
  • Proven ability to manage complex, high-volume release schedules
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills

Why This Role?

You'll be the single point of ownership for a critical part of the game development process, ensuring smooth launches and high-quality releases. If you're detail-oriented, process-driven, and passionate about gaming, this is the perfect opportunity to lead and innovate.

Benefits

  • 3-4 weeks of PTO
  • Health
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401(k)
  • Other Benefits/Perks

Email Your Resume In Word To

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sean.gur@cybercoders.com

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Sean Gur - Lead Recruiter

For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa.

This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 12/01/2025 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.

CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at Benefits@CyberCoders.com to make arrangements.

Salary : $100,000 - $115,000

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