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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$201K - $226K *

Shape the future of product security by leading research initiatives, identifying emerging threats, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance security strategies and drive impactful cha...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Take ownership of critical VPP projects; manage field operations, partner support, and technical training while leading a team of engineers to ensure top-tier service and product quality within the re...

Georgia, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$155K - $200K *

Engage as a Senior Backend Software Engineer, driving innovation in Go-based backend systems and contributing to the OpenTDF project, ensuring data security solutions for enterprise and federal client...

Washington, DCRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$142K - $186K *

Pioneer a data-driven culture by designing scalable ELT pipelines and analytics models. Collaborate across teams to ensure product data integrity and empower stakeholders with self-service insights, d...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $100K *

Champion the modernization and management of Windows endpoints using Microsoft Intune and SCCM, enhancing security and compliance while minimizing vulnerability risks in a hands-on engineering role...

Pittsburgh, PARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $165K *

Lead cross-functional project delivery, ensuring alignment on scope, budget, and quality. Drive collaboration across teams, manage risks, and maintain client relationships to achieve successful outcom...

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$86K - $137K *

Optimize project outcomes as you manage small to medium-sized initiatives. Collaborate across teams, navigate risks, and ensure timely delivery of quality solutions while enhancing communication and s...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$209K - $273K *

Drive innovation by owning customer-facing products end to end, leading technical strategy, and shaping product direction. Collaborate across teams to build AI-native experiences that enhance user eng...

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $215K *

Advance the cloud platform capabilities, ensuring secure, reliable, and scalable product delivery while enhancing developer experience and shaping reliability practices in a mission-driven healthcare...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $90K *

Join a team that's focused on ensuring a compliant contracting experience for public-sector clients. Lead the contract lifecycle, from negotiation to compliance monitoring, while collaborating across...

Lewisburg, TNRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering successful large-scale projects. Oversee all phases from planning to execution, ensuring timely completion and budget adherence while fostering strong custom...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's redefining CRM platforms by architecting innovative, AI-driven solutions. This high-impact role requires visionary leadership to optimize data processing and enhance user experience...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $154K *

Optimize and integrate the manufacturing process for hazardous materials, taking ownership from design through commissioning. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safety and efficiency i...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$140K - $180K *

Take ownership of complex software and DevOps engagements, leading multi-team efforts and ensuring successful delivery and commercial outcomes. Collaborate with clients and guide teams to achieve proj...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$153K - $213K *

Drive efficiency by automating internal processes, enhancing productivity across teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to identify bottlenecks, implement AI solutions, and ensure measurable impact on w...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Drive seamless client implementations by managing complex, multi-service projects. Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to ensure successful delivery and exceptional client experiences thr...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$101K - $152K *

Champion innovative solutions by leveraging Epic expertise to enhance operational efficiency and drive strategic initiatives across healthcare environments, ensuring high-performance standards and cli...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$68K - $113K *

Transform policy initiatives by leading cross-divisional efforts to enhance operational excellence. Collaborate with leadership and stakeholders to develop strategic goals and implement impactful prog...

Madison, WIRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$180K - $220K *

Empower a globally distributed team to build and enhance an in-house ERP application, ensuring alignment across engineering, operations, and delivery while fostering a culture of collaboration, accoun...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $90K *

Drive quality assurance efforts for a new enterprise data platform, leading integration testing, developing test strategies, and ensuring data accuracy across various systems in a collaborative remote...

Ontario, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing software quality through rigorous testing and quality assurance. This role involves validating program deliverables, managing defects, and ensuring compliance...

Chicago, ILRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of Linux development by enhancing a Debian-based distribution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable platform capabilities for mission-criti...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$165K - $185K *

Grow your career with us by leading complex electrical power solutions projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver innovative solutions for mission-critical facilities, ensuring projects meet...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$185K - $210K *

Partner with us to drive organizational performance and talent strategies that foster innovation and growth. As a strategic HR leader, you'll influence senior leaders and shape a culture of excellence...

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$144K - $210K *

Shape the enterprise integration landscape by defining strategies and governance models. Collaborate with executives to drive interoperability across systems, ensuring alignment with long-term busines...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.