Build Engineer Jobs

Build Engineers design, maintain, and improve the systems that compile, package, test, and release software. They help development teams deliver reliable updates efficiently by building automation, managing continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, and resolving issues across development and release environments. Explore Build Engineer opportunities on Ladders, including vetted professional roles paying $100,000 or more.

What Does a Build Engineer Do?

Build Engineers create and support the tools and workflows that turn source code into deployable software. Typical responsibilities include maintaining build infrastructure, automating testing and releases, troubleshooting failed builds, improving performance and reliability, and collaborating with software, quality engineering, and operations teams. The role may also involve artifact management, version control, cloud platforms, and release governance.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek experience with CI/CD platforms, build tools, scripting or programming languages, version control, and software development workflows. Knowledge of systems such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Bazel, or Maven may be valuable, depending on the organization. Strong debugging, automation, systems thinking, and communication skills help Build Engineers support teams and scale dependable delivery practices.

Build Engineer Career Paths

Build Engineers may advance into senior or staff engineering roles, build and release engineering leadership, DevOps, platform engineering, or software infrastructure positions. Career opportunities vary by company and industry, and often grow with expertise in large-scale automation, cloud infrastructure, developer productivity, and secure software delivery.

Find Build Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Browse Build Engineer jobs on Ladders to discover vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare role requirements, responsibilities, and work arrangements to identify positions that match your experience and career goals. Job availability and compensation depend on the employer, location, and level of the role.

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$95K - $185K *

Deliver impactful solutions as a technical leader to drive system resilience, architect observability, and empower engineers, while establishing strong SLO-driven processes across diverse cloud enviro...

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1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in technical project management for energy initiatives. Oversee installations, ensure quality, and drive projects from kickoff to completion while building critical partnerships and im...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$104K - $145K *

Elevate product development by defining, designing, and prototyping features for a merchant portal, leveraging AI tools and user feedback to enhance payment processing solutions rapidly and effectivel...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $120K *

Reimagine quality assurance by executing and monitoring project-specific quality plans, ensuring compliance, resolving issues, and fostering continuous improvement to meet stakeholder expectations in...

Ontario, CARemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $150K *

Lead network deployment initiatives, managing turn-up schedules and material readiness. Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure project timelines, and report progress accurately for successful e...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive impactful IT infrastructure programs by transforming complex challenges into structured solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance efficiency and reliability in data centers, network systems...

Menlo Park, CARemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$184K - $356K *

Engage in cutting-edge AI innovation by leading the development of an open-source, plugin-based platform that enhances agent optimization and efficiency for scalable AI systems. Drive technical leader...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Elevate user experiences by designing intuitive interfaces for consumer and B2B products. Collaborate with cofounders to influence product direction and create cohesive design systems that enhance usa...

California, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$170K - $275K *

Champion the development of advanced AI systems by designing and optimizing a flexible Agent Execution framework that integrates seamlessly with various compute environments, empowering teams to condu...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's redefining change management in healthcare. Support the adoption of innovative informatics solutions, ensuring seamless transitions and user readiness across the Veterans Health Adm...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $260K *

Explore a pivotal role in shaping enterprise cloud platforms, driving automation and governance across AWS, Azure, and GCP. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance developer experiences and...

Hartford, CTRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative remedial systems design solutions. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, providing technical leadership and strategic direction for diverse environmental p...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in enhancing Content Delivery Network services and engineering tools to empower eCommerce platforms, ensuring performance, reliability, and security while collaborating with cross-func...

Columbus, OHRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$198K - $233K *

Shape AI product strategy by synthesizing trends, customer needs, and tech capabilities. Collaborate with engineering and design to drive innovation, enabling AI solutions that deliver genuine custome...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Pioneer innovative software solutions for defense programs by leveraging your expertise in C#, .NET, and SQL Server. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure, compliant, and high-quali...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$197K - $257K *

Champion the transformation of connected content into actionable knowledge within Confluence. Drive strategy, ensure quality, and enhance user experience by managing content organization and freshness...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Engage with clients to foster relationships, manage expectations, and deliver high-quality engineering solutions. Oversee project execution, identify growth opportunities, and ensure client satisfacti...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $230K *

Lead technical discussions with clients, design tailored network solutions, and collaborate with account teams to drive business success. Elevate customer relationships and identify opportunities in D...

Texas, USRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $230K *

Lead consultative engagements as a network expert, collaborating with account teams to design tailored solutions that align with customer objectives and drive business growth. Strengthen partnerships...

California, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $100K *

Transform software delivery by managing cross-functional teams, aligning sprints, and optimizing project timelines. Drive clarity in processes and foster collaboration to ensure successful product exe...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $210K *

Champion strategic enterprise accounts by driving new logo acquisition, building executive relationships, and leading negotiations to close transformative cybersecurity deals across a focused portfoli...

New York, NYRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Champion transformative AI adoption by working closely with enterprise clients, designing and executing integration solutions that elevate their operations and automate processes, while ensuring susta...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Architect solutions to enhance DevOps teams' security by managing pre-sales technical support, conducting product demos, and serving as a subject matter expert in CI/CD integrations and workflows. Eng...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $154K *

Champion end-to-end program delivery for rack integration operations, ensuring seamless production scheduling, materials coordination, and quality assurance while collaborating with cross-functional t...

North Carolina, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer innovative solutions by leading complex transformation programs. Manage multi-million dollar budgets and drive effective program delivery, ensuring governance and seamless transitions across d...

Quebec, CARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Build Engineer do?question toggle

    A Build Engineer develops and maintains the tools and automation used to compile, test, package, and release software. The role often includes managing CI/CD pipelines, troubleshooting build failures, and improving delivery reliability.

  • What skills are important for Build Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Commonly requested skills include CI/CD, build automation, scripting or programming, version control, debugging, and familiarity with software development workflows. Specific tools and qualifications vary by employer.

  • What is the difference between a Build Engineer and a DevOps Engineer?question toggle

    Build Engineers typically focus on software build systems, developer workflows, and release automation. DevOps Engineers often work across a broader range of infrastructure, deployment, monitoring, and operational practices, though responsibilities can overlap.

  • How can I find Build Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Search Ladders for Build Engineer opportunities and review listings for compensation, experience requirements, and location. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; availability and pay depend on the role and employer.

  • What career paths can follow a Build Engineer role?question toggle

    Build Engineers may progress into senior or staff engineering, build and release leadership, DevOps, platform engineering, or software infrastructure roles, depending on their skills and interests.