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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$145K - $175K *

Architect and deliver innovative software solutions for low-power Edge AI MCUs. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to define requirements, optimize solutions, and drive technical excellen...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $183K *

Champion innovation in software and firmware for high-performance datacenter solutions. Drive full lifecycle ownership from design to customer trials, collaborating with a skilled team to tackle compl...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in developing a cutting-edge software-defined radio platform, overseeing architecture decisions from concept to deployment, while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure h...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Drive innovation in bump interconnect development for advanced semiconductor devices, overseeing ubump and C4 processes, metallurgy, design rules, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure robust p...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join us to lead the charge in bump interconnect development for advanced semiconductor devices, overseeing metallurgy, design rules, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure robust package perform...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $230K *

Join the Instant Cash team to lead a diverse group of engineers. Drive innovative product experiences and foster career growth in a mission-driven environment that empowers low-income Americans and en...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing community building by empowering organizers with self-serve directories and call-routing capabilities. Drive innovation from front to back-end while ensuring data in...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$180K - $230K *

Join a dynamic team to lead structural engineering for transportation projects, ensuring effective collaboration and project delivery while fostering professional growth and maintaining strong client...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $230K *

Elevate structural engineering excellence by leading teams in transportation projects, ensuring innovative design and delivery while fostering collaboration and client relationships across diverse inf...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $230K *

Drive structural engineering excellence by leading design teams on transportation projects. Collaborate across disciplines to deliver innovative solutions while ensuring project deadlines and client s...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $230K *

Drive innovative structural design solutions for transportation projects, leading engineering teams to deliver high-quality results while fostering collaboration and maintaining strong client relation...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $230K *

Innovate structural design solutions for transportation projects, leading teams in delivering high-quality engineering services. Collaborate across disciplines to ensure project success while fosterin...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $230K *

Lead structural engineering teams in transportation projects, ensuring effective collaboration and project delivery. Drive design, analysis, and reporting while fostering positive relationships with c...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $230K *

Lead structural engineering teams to design and deliver innovative transportation projects. Collaborate across disciplines, ensuring quality and timely execution while fostering strong client relation...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $230K *

Lead the charge in structural engineering for transportation projects, guiding teams in design and analysis while ensuring collaboration and project success across various infrastructure initiatives...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Contribute to the development of innovative software solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to manage, design, and deploy scalable distributed services in dynamic production environments...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion your career by driving growth through our customer-facing applications. Collaborate with diverse teams to optimize our Shopify storefront and referral programs, ensuring seamless experiences...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$90K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement automated test systems using LabVIEW, TestStand, and Python, ensuring quality and efficiency in engineering and manufacturing processes while fostering your...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$145K - $175K *

Join our team to drive the technical direction of our Internal Developer Platform, enhancing workflows and tooling for engineering teams. You'll lead multi-quarter strategies, ensuring reliable delive...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$217K - $233K *

Take ownership of developing a live, metered Exchange system to transform data partnerships into billable services. Collaborate with engineers to enhance developer experience and tackle complex produc...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$235K - $260K *

Join us in shaping the future of web data monetization. As a Product Engineer, you'll build and manage the Exchange system that connects developers with data partnerships and enhances user experience...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Grow your career with a leading AI inference platform, optimizing GPU performance and collaborating with teams to enhance execution. Drive innovation in low-level coding and hardware integration for c...

Austin, TXRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$81K - $146K *

Shape the future of our infrastructure by designing resilient systems, optimizing performance, and implementing CI/CD pipelines. Collaborate in an Agile environment to enhance reliability, security, a...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Drive successful construction projects by leading teams, managing budgets, and ensuring quality standards. Foster relationships with clients and stakeholders to meet project goals on time and within s...

3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $150K *

Engineer innovative software solutions by developing, integrating, and maintaining advanced analytics and machine learning capabilities. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver reliable s...

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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.