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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$80K - $95K *

Elevate business processes by analyzing and defining system requirements, collaborating with stakeholders, and implementing solutions that enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$108K - $130K *

Own the end-to-end development of customer-facing surfaces for a payments platform. Drive product decisions, ensure quality, and integrate customer insights while collaborating with agents to deliver...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career by overseeing construction projects, ensuring compliance with budgets and schedules, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver successful outcomes in a dynamic envir...

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

$143K - $230K *

Innovate cutting-edge software solutions for high-performance datacenter systems. Lead design and development in a dynamic team, ensuring product lifecycle success from inception to deployment and bey...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$137K - $160K *

Empower your career by leading civil engineering projects while supervising a team, managing client relationships, and ensuring profitable, timely delivery for diverse projects. Bring your expertise a...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by designing and developing innovative software solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and optimizing performance across the software development lifecycle to deliver u...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$67K - $101K *

Optimize project engineering activities for automated systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency and quality in consumables manufacturing processes while managing concurr...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading design efforts, ensuring quality compliance, and guiding teams through complex engineering projects, while leveraging your expertise to enhance deliverables and client sati...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$215K - $260K *

Drive the future of data engineering by leading a high-performing team. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to define technical strategies and ensure operational excellence while fostering grow...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Build innovative iOS applications that empower users to create music, collaborating closely with design and engineering teams. Tailor features for optimal user experience while enhancing performance a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$230K - $245K *

Champion innovation by leading a dynamic engineering team to automate financial data extraction, enhancing model accuracy and efficiency for clients. Drive impactful solutions that empower analysts to...

Toronto, ONRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$230K - $245K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of financial data automation, leading a dynamic team to enhance model accuracy and efficiency. Drive innovation in AI-driven solutions, ensuring seamless integrati...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Deliver innovative internal tools by designing, building, and maintaining web applications that enhance engineering workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless deployment and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$289K *

Drive the engineering vision by leading diverse software projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring high-quality delivery through strategic planning and technical excellence in...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$117K - $160K *

Help us enhance our client solutions as a DevOps Engineer by automating processes, implementing CI/CD pipelines, and utilizing AWS technologies to maximize efficiency and security in a collaborative...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $165K *

Drive design innovation and modernization efforts by evaluating and coordinating engineering designs, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with technical specifications in a collaborative envir...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$187K - $197K *

Accelerate your career by leading the technical integration of data center projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure timely delivery, quality standards, and effective vendor management while...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$101K - $145K *

Drive the success of infrastructure projects by managing engineering processes, ensuring compliance with standards, and optimizing collaboration among cross-functional teams to achieve project goals e...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's focused on enhancing automation in food manufacturing. Design and implement complex systems, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards while optimizing production effici...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$132K - $165K *

Drive engineering excellence by leading and mentoring a diverse team, establishing best practices, and overseeing product development from concept to manufacturing, ensuring alignment with customer ex...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $115K *

Develop and coordinate detailed designs for mission-critical telecommunications systems, ensuring compliance with project requirements. Engage in RFI processes and produce construction drawings using...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $183K *

Elevate your career by validating cutting-edge RISC-V processor architectures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure correct operation of hardware and software in safety-critical control s...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$84K - $117K *

Elevate your career by driving the evolution of development and release processes. Collaborate with teams to optimize solutions through automation, enhancing the SDLC stages and ensuring efficient ope...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $165K *

Lead the charge in developing mission-critical embedded systems, ensuring reliable performance across space and defense applications. Your expertise will span low-level drivers to fault-tolerant archi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $140K *

Drive the development of high-quality software solutions for airline operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, build, and maintain scalable APIs, ensuring reliability and performa...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.