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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$130K - $150K *

Lead the charge in integrating complex hospital data systems into Astra OS. Own end-to-end data pipelines, collaborate with customers, and design scalable solutions that enhance healthcare operations...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Champion security excellence by designing and implementing robust security controls across hybrid environments, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance overall protection and response cap...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$158K - $248K *

Transform sales performance by coaching a team of Enterprise Account Executives, driving revenue growth, and institutionalizing effective sales processes while fostering a culture of continuous learni...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Optimize quality operations for large-scale data pipelines, ensuring high standards and consistency across diverse datasets. Lead a team to enhance efficiency and reliability in audio data processing...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Champion the migration to a modern Databricks lakehouse, designing robust data pipelines and ensuring data quality. Collaborate with teams to enhance analytics capabilities and set technical standards...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $150K *

Unlock potential by translating complex business needs into precise HRP configurations. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance and enhance operational efficiency while driving continuous...

California, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$118K - $147K *

Drive high-stakes architectural design for complex technology projects, ensuring innovative solutions from concept through execution while collaborating with leading global firms in a multidisciplinar...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$148K - $215K *

Reimagine the future of financial engagement by leading innovative software development. Engage in full-stack responsibilities, collaborating across teams to enhance product experiences for educationa...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$95K - $119K *

Drive the commissioning of renewable energy projects, managing teams to ensure all testing and installation meets safety standards and project goals. Collaborate across functions for seamless project...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$156K - $257K *

Join a team that inspires innovation and empowers technical talent in transforming data strategies. Lead high-performing Systems Engineers to create impactful storage solutions for enterprise clients...

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1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $190K *

Take ownership of the accounting and tax operations, leading a team to enhance financial infrastructure and reporting across multiple entities. Drive process improvements and ensure compliance in a fa...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $187K *

Analyze and negotiate complex contracts in healthcare, leveraging data-driven insights to enhance outcomes and drive strategic initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize processes and fost...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Drive operational excellence as a trusted advisor, managing high-impact client accounts to translate complex data into strategic insights, guiding executive decision-making, and fostering client relat...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $173K *

Optimize supplier performance and quality in a dynamic aerospace environment. Lead critical supplier assessments from qualification to delivery, ensuring compliance with high engineering standards and...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Lead organizational change initiatives, driving employee adoption and engagement through strategic communication and training. Collaborate with leaders to assess readiness, mitigate resistance, and en...

Ohio, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$117K - $156K *

Elevate strategic decision-making by managing integrated program plans, ensuring accurate portfolio data, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced...

Cambridge, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $115K *

Advance the development of EV charging infrastructure by supporting project management activities, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring project controls are effectively maintained a...

Los Angeles, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$99K - $125K *

Champion project success by leading cross-functional teams, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with defense industry standards. Drive strategic planning and risk management to deliver results o...

Coral Springs, FLRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Advance your career by leading probabilistic risk assessments for human spaceflight programs. Collaborate with engineering teams to evaluate crew risks and support FAA licensing, ensuring safety and r...

Centennial, CORemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $200K *

Join us to investigate and resolve platform issues, ensuring quality across campaigns. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes, automate checks, and maintain high standards in a f...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$87K - $131K *

Optimize global regulatory activities for medical devices, ensuring compliance in labeling, UDI, and product data. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product registrations and maintain...

Massachusetts, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in designing and optimizing scalable Workforce Management processes and tools, enhancing operational efficiency and planning accuracy across global Customer Excellence teams...

Tennessee, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Pioneer the development of secure platform capabilities for enterprise clients, collaborating across teams to define product scope, manage complex requirements, and ensure successful delivery in highl...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $125K *

Transform the global channel ecosystem by managing partner programs, enhancing operational efficiency, and driving engagement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support a robust two-tier chan...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Accelerate your career by designing and optimizing secure, scalable cloud infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and ensure high availability for glo...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

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.