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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$104K - $153K *

Unlock your potential by leading the technical delivery of workforce applications. Collaborate with teams to enhance productivity through automation, AI, and integrations, ensuring secure and efficien...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$79K - $102K *

Champion customer success by guiding Mid-Market clients through the deployment and adoption of IoT solutions, ensuring they maximize value from our technology while building strong relationships acros...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Innovate scalable runtimes to support diverse AI hardware accelerators while driving ML optimization with Triton. Collaborate on groundbreaking technologies to establish foundational frameworks in AI...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $200K *

Partner with us to drive growth in the SLED market by owning the technical sales cycle, collaborating with teams, and shaping enterprise solutions. Your expertise will influence strategy and build sca...

California, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $200K *

Drive the expansion into the SLED market by owning the technical sales cycle, collaborating with teams to influence strategy, and building scalable processes that enhance public sector engagement and...

Texas, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $225K *

Lead the charge in enhancing inventory and supply chain systems through effective planning, optimization, and analytics. Drive technology choices while mentoring a team to ensure high-quality software...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $140K *

Innovate cloud solutions by designing and automating infrastructure in Cloud.gov and Azure. Collaborate with teams to enhance performance and security, driving impactful results for clients while shap...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$163K - $218K *

Help us enhance browser performance by tackling complex challenges, optimizing code, and collaborating with teams to deliver a fast, reliable experience for users across multiple platforms...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$249K - $336K *

Lead the charge in transforming research through innovative digital technology and data strategies. Drive scientific excellence by enhancing workflows and data products, ensuring Research teams have t...

South San Francisco, CARemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining cloud reliability by enhancing observability, automation, and operational excellence. Collaborate across departments to ensure seamless deployment and management of SaaS...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $120K *

Partner with us to enhance and optimize the Edifecs platform, ensuring efficient EDI transaction processing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and improve system performance in a...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead the CDI Department by acting as a clinical and technical resource, facilitating communication between customers and leadership, and ensuring operational standards are met through effective workfl...

New Orleans, LARemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$92K - $115K *

Transform Technology operations by designing and implementing automation solutions that enhance efficiency, reduce manual tasks, and support continuous improvement across various teams and projects...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead EHS initiatives across multiple facilities, ensuring compliance and fostering a safety culture. Drive strategic planning, conduct inspections, and collaborate with teams to enhance environmental...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Join our team to enhance third-party risk management, ensuring vendors meet cybersecurity and compliance standards. Collaborate across departments to assess risks, support audits, and communicate effe...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$82K - $110K *

Optimize project execution by leading cross-functional teams, managing resources, and ensuring compliance with defense industry standards. Drive strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency...

Fairfax, VARemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leveraging your clinical statistical programming expertise in R and SAS to develop and validate datasets, ensuring high-quality outputs for regulatory submissions and collaborat...

New Jersey, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$165K - $175K *

Reimagine payroll and people operations by ensuring accurate, timely compensation and benefits. Lead policy development and system improvements while supporting new and existing organizations in their...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading compliance and security processes in the software development lifecycle. Ensure adherence to industry standards, manage audits, and drive training initiatives to maintain h...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $105K *

Lead strategic recruitment efforts for engineering and architecture roles, partnering with hiring managers to cultivate talent pipelines and engage passive candidates through innovative sourcing techn...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$160K - $190K *

Champion project control excellence by developing strategies, collaborating with teams, and optimizing performance to ensure successful project delivery within timelines and budgets. Lead initiatives...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining energy solutions by architecting robust data pipelines. Collaborate with product teams to optimize data ingestion and ensure reliability, supporting analytics and AI init...

CanadaRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive the development of robust data pipelines and architecture to enhance our AI-enabled energy solutions, ensuring reliability and automation while collaborating with product teams to optimize data...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's redefining People Operations by leading strategic initiatives in benefits, payroll, and automation. Drive impactful change while managing a high-performing team and collaborating ac...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$94K - $155K *

Lead the charge in optimizing partner relationships and Pre-Buy execution. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance sales strategies, manage complex programs, and ensure compliance while driving reve...

San Diego, CARemote

2 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.