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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$170K - $205K *

Drive the automation of deployment and testing for large-scale GPU clusters, ensuring stability and efficiency across our AI Cloud infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to enhance CI/CD processes and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $90K *

Champion seamless product configurations and engineering documents, ensuring precision throughout the product lifecycle while collaborating with cross-functional teams for optimal manufacturing alignm...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of IoT solutions, leading hardware development from concept to production. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, validate, and enhance innovative prod...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Innovate with us to design and deliver cutting-edge IoT hardware solutions. Lead projects from concept to production, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and compliance while m...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $280K *

Unlock potential by driving the design and development of advanced radar systems. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to create innovative algorithms and optimize performance, while mentoring ju...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Transform software solutions by designing, developing, and maintaining applications that meet customer needs. Engage with users, solve complex problems, and collaborate with cross-functional teams thr...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Optimize cutting-edge processor design by collaborating with teams to enhance production flows, implement digital blocks, and analyze circuit trends using advanced data techniques and machine learning...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $90K *

Join a dynamic team to develop and oversee cable containment designs for a major LRT project, ensuring compliance and integration across multiple disciplines while promoting innovation and safety in t...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Champion quality assurance initiatives that enhance product reliability and user satisfaction. Collaborate across teams to implement best practices in testing, ensuring delivery of high-quality softwa...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$180K - $280K *

Reimagine AI-driven engineering by crafting robust solutions in image processing. Contribute across the stack while leveraging your expertise in computer vision or ML to build impactful products that...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$250K - $400K *

Explore innovative solutions in package design and development, tackling challenges in thermomechanical aspects and assembly speed for advanced wafer-scale packages, driving breakthroughs in AI and me...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$250K - $400K *

Transform the future of AI by owning the design and development of advanced wafer-scale packages, tackling unique challenges in thermomechanical aspects and assembly speed to enable unprecedented perf...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of our growth surfaces by enhancing user experiences and driving business outcomes through robust design partnerships and high-quality execution across marketing and activation flows...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by driving high-quality growth experiences for users. Collaborate across teams to enhance marketing and activation surfaces, while leveraging cutting-edge technology to optimize small...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Drive impactful growth by enhancing marketing platforms and systems, collaborating cross-functionally to elevate user experiences and experimentation velocity for small businesses leveraging our innov...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$112K - $135K *

Transform your career with the opportunity to design and optimize scalable data pipelines. Collaborate across teams to support advanced analytics and AI initiatives, utilizing your expertise in Snowfl...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$107K *

Unlock potential by leading diverse engineering projects that enhance urban development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory compliance while driving innovative solutions in l...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$120K - $145K *

Lead and mentor a dynamic engineering team in the development of innovative orthopedic products, ensuring project success through collaboration across functions and effective management of resources f...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$83K - $93K *

Champion capital projects by managing equipment acquisitions, enhancing workflows, and developing innovative solutions. Collaborate with teams to ensure project delivery, while leveraging analytical i...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Advance your career by building and testing innovative prototypes. Collaborate with engineers to design, fabricate, and troubleshoot hardware, transforming concepts into functional solutions through h...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Unlock the potential of engineering teams by designing and supporting an integrated tool chain, enhancing collaboration, and driving automation for efficient development processes across multiple disc...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $145K *

Optimize product design by transforming innovative concepts into practical solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance the homebuyer experience through research, technical documentation, and effect...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$197K - $221K *

Unlock sustainable innovation by leading the implementation of corporate sustainability standards across design and construction projects, ensuring alignment with global Net Zero goals while collabora...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate the development process by leading a technical team to design, build, and operate scalable cloud-native systems. Drive improvements in CI/CD practices, infrastructure reliability, and operatio...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$120K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of autonomous defense technology by designing and developing full-stack applications that enhance deployment, monitoring, and logistics workflows for cutting-edge...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.