Release Engineer Jobs

Explore Release Engineer opportunities that bring together software development, automation, and reliable delivery. Release engineers help teams plan, build, test, and deploy software updates safely and consistently. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including roles for experienced release and delivery specialists.

What Release Engineers Do

Release engineers coordinate the systems and processes that move software from development into production. Responsibilities may include maintaining CI/CD pipelines, automating builds and deployments, managing release schedules, improving version control practices, and partnering with engineering, quality assurance, security, and operations teams. They also monitor release outcomes and help resolve issues that affect delivery.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek experience with build and deployment automation, source control, scripting, cloud platforms, containers, and infrastructure as code. Familiarity with tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, Kubernetes, or similar technologies can be valuable. Strong communication, risk management, troubleshooting, and cross-functional coordination skills are also important, particularly for senior roles.

Career Opportunities

Release engineers work across industries that develop or operate software, including technology, finance, healthcare, telecommunications, and enterprise services. Depending on the organization, related positions may include release manager, DevOps engineer, build engineer, deployment engineer, or platform engineer. Senior professionals may take ownership of release strategy, delivery standards, and improvements across multiple teams.

Find Release Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Browse Release Engineer jobs on Ladders to discover vetted opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review role requirements, compare positions, and find opportunities aligned with your experience in software delivery, automation, and release operations.

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$88K - $154K *

Shape the future of contract administration by leading complex negotiations, ensuring compliance, and mitigating risks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive successful outcomes in high-sta...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$130K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team as a senior technical leader, driving innovative platform solutions and enhancing integration processes. Collaborate across teams to improve user experiences and streamline operati...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $170K *

Transform enterprise software systems by leading design and development efforts, ensuring scalable, secure applications that meet federal mission needs while mentoring engineers and driving best pract...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Transform the future of IT operations by leading the development of scalable software solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product features and ensure high-quality standards w...

Texas, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead and inspire a dynamic team in delivering high-quality Pega projects. Oversee project execution, foster continuous improvement, and ensure alignment with business goals while mentoring team member...

Tempe, AZRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $140K *

Engage in a collaborative environment to enhance and maintain critical infrastructure. Drive improvements in production systems, utilizing coding skills to tackle real-world challenges and ensure oper...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to drive client success and revenue. Lead integration engineering from architecture to code, educate users on best practices, and provide technical leadership in the...

Chicago, ILRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Transform client challenges into innovative solutions while mentoring teammates and driving tech excellence. Collaborate in a dynamic, non-hierarchical environment to inspire and elevate product engin...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$104K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving project success in mission-critical environments. As a Project Manager, you'll oversee design and construction phases, manage stakeholder relations, and ensure project profi...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$108K - $130K *

Drive program delivery across multiple products, ensuring timely outcomes by managing risks, dependencies, and stakeholder priorities. Collaborate cross-functionally to maintain accurate project data...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $210K *

Empower Federal agencies by architecting and delivering AI-assisted software solutions. Responsible for client engagement, technology integration, and ensuring that production-ready solutions meet ope...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $110K *

Elevate project outcomes by managing the full lifecycle, ensuring alignment with business objectives, and driving successful execution through effective planning, budgeting, and risk management...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$164K - $246K *

Elevate your career by architecting scalable ML infrastructure that powers model training and serving. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance workflows and drive innovation in machine lear...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$130K - $260K *

Shape the future of fleet navigation by owning end-to-end projects, delivering high-quality software across platforms, and collaborating cross-functionally to enhance user experiences in complex envir...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$128K - $178K *

Lead the charge in shaping the future of destination marketing through data-driven insights and innovative product strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experiences a...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $175K *

Empower engineering teams to enhance assessment services through leadership, technical expertise, and responsible AI adoption. Drive team performance and customer outcomes across diverse product areas...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Innovate solutions in software development, driving impactful changes across applications and frameworks. Lead initiatives to enhance functionality, ensure quality, and optimize performance in e-comme...

Indiana, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$86K - $144K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and development of scalable generative AI services, ensuring architectural integrity and mentoring teams. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to drive...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Elevate your career by driving data engineering excellence in Palantir Foundry, transforming legacy systems into robust pipelines and applications while collaborating with cross-functional teams to de...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to drive revenue by collaborating with account management, presenting technical solutions, and enhancing the sales process. Leverage your expertise in software analysis and custome...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead our vulnerability management and security operations program, shaping it from the ground up. Collaborate with a small Trust team to enhance our security posture and ensure compliance while automa...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform operations by leading process design and change management across claims. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure processes are documented, current, and effectively implemented, dr...

Atlanta, GARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Lead and develop engineering teams focused on clinical data integration and insights. Drive the direction of data pipelines and ensure impactful, equitable health outcomes through effective collaborat...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Lead compliance initiatives by managing BSA/AML and Sanctions programs, ensuring regulatory adherence while collaborating with cross-functional teams to design innovative, compliant products as the bu...

Los Angeles, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$254K - $297K *

Elevate customer experiences by diagnosing and resolving complex technical challenges. Contribute directly to product engineering initiatives while collaborating with strategic customers and internal...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Release Engineer do?question toggle

    A Release Engineer builds and improves the processes and tools used to package, test, and deploy software. The role often includes maintaining CI/CD pipelines, automating releases, coordinating schedules, and helping teams deliver software reliably.

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

    Commonly requested skills include CI/CD and build automation, version control, scripting, cloud infrastructure, containers, and deployment troubleshooting. Communication and coordination skills are also important because release engineers work with multiple technical teams.

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

    The roles overlap and titles vary by employer. Release engineers often focus on build, release, and deployment processes, while DevOps engineers may have broader responsibility for infrastructure, operations, automation, and the software delivery lifecycle.

  • How much do Release Engineer jobs on Ladders pay?question toggle

    Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Compensation for individual Release Engineer roles varies based on factors such as location, experience, responsibilities, and employer.

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

    Experienced release engineers may advance into senior or lead roles, release management, DevOps or platform engineering, engineering operations, or software delivery leadership.