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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$140K - $190K *

Drive innovation in healthcare analytics as a Senior Lead Software Engineer, leading product development, designing ETL processes, and mentoring a collaborative team to enhance patient outcomes throug...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Elevate the quality assurance landscape by building robust test automation frameworks, driving efficient testing practices, and partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure excellence in software...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $265K *

Lead the charge in expanding a core service line, driving client engagement and project delivery in the pharmaceutical/biotech sector while fostering collaboration and growth across teams and clients...

Fishers, INRemote

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Grow expertise in advanced BAS applications while mentoring peers, troubleshooting complex systems, and supporting projects throughout their lifecycle to drive success and foster innovation in buildin...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$119K - $165K *

Join our team as a Senior Recruiter, driving full-cycle recruiting for Sales, Customer Success, and Partnerships. Collaborate with leaders to enhance our hiring processes and ensure a positive candida...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Empower a talented engineering team by overseeing operations, mentoring staff, and aligning product vision with business needs. Drive high-impact initiatives in a fast-paced environment while promotin...

Atlanta, GARemote

Reposted 2 days ago

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

$56K - $114K *

Drive the development and support of applications and systems, ensuring quality and performance through coding, testing, and troubleshooting. Collaborate with teams to enhance software solutions and m...

Lansing, MIRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $85K *

Drive your engineering career while learning the intricate design processes of commercial buildings. Collaborate with senior staff, engage in diverse projects, and explore specialization paths as part...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $180K *

Drive the development of AI-native solutions, designing robust agentic systems and workflows while closely collaborating with SMEs to enhance real user value through effective feedback mechanisms and...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$159K - $213K *

Shape the future of urban infrastructure by leading engineering initiatives, guiding a talented team, and influencing community development. Drive strategic planning and operational excellence to enha...

Roseville, CARemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Elevate demo quality by owning and customizing demo environments, ensuring they are reliable and tailored for the go-to-market team. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance demo readiness a...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$94K - $130K *

Drive operational excellence by coordinating cross-functional processes, ensuring governance, and optimizing workflows to enhance efficiency and stakeholder experience across the enterprise...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Empower businesses by analyzing transaction data and crafting actionable insights. Collaborate with sales to design solutions, build prototypes, and present findings to executives, driving enterprise...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in shaping the future of energy through advanced power system modeling and compliance assessments. Collaborate with a dynamic team to conduct studies, ensure project quality, and drive...

Austin, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Lead end-to-end client implementations, ensuring timely and impactful project delivery while collaborating across teams to drive exceptional customer experiences and measurable outcomes in a dynamic h...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$172K - $203K *

Empower the distribution strategy by designing and managing rate content across channels, ensuring accurate delivery and partner trust. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build scalable progra...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$132K - $209K *

Lead the charge in resolving complex employee relations issues, conducting investigations, and advising management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to foster a positive workplace culture and e...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$74K - $125K *

Drive modernization efforts by managing the operating system for a federal agency's data and analytics platform. Collaborate across teams to ensure effective delivery, risk management, and adherence t...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$170K - $185K *

Champion innovative software solutions by leading complex projects, mentoring engineers, and driving technical excellence across teams. Collaborate on strategic initiatives to enhance reliability and...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$137K - $183K *

Champion web accessibility by enhancing the Gecko accessibility engine, collaborating with teams, and solving complex coding challenges. Utilize your C++ expertise to create a more inclusive web exper...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$104K - $139K *

Contribute to accessibility efforts by enhancing the core Gecko rendering engine, ensuring a more inclusive web experience through collaboration, coding, testing, and problem-solving with the passiona...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Optimize runtime authorization strategies across diverse segments, driving technical wins and enabling Sales Engineers. Leverage deep IAM and PAM expertise to deliver impactful solutions, ensuring com...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$66K - $116K *

Elevate your career by joining a team that reviews and edits informed consent forms, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while mentoring new editors and enhancing organizational knowledge in...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$126K - $188K *

Shape the future of security operations by leading SOC Engineering to enhance telemetry, detection, and automation capabilities. Drive technical excellence, scalability, and strategic initiatives whil...

Missouri, USRemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $200K *

Manage the campaign calendar and ensure timely launches by transforming customer requests into actionable specs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain project alignment and drive success...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.