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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$120K - $180K *

Lead a cross-functional team to ensure successful deployment and operation of wastewater treatment systems nationwide, blending technical expertise with operational leadership to drive efficiency and...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Transform delivery outcomes in a fast-paced environment by leading cross-functional teams. Own end-to-end delivery for strategic initiatives, ensuring stakeholder alignment and continuous improvement...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $151K *

Lead quality engineering initiatives, ensuring new products transition from development to high-volume production. Collaborate across teams and geographies to enhance supplier processes and maintain w...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Innovate thermal performance solutions for gas turbines and power plants. Lead technical teams, mentor engineers, and enhance performance modeling while supporting business development and proposal st...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$135K - $150K *

Manage project execution by ensuring safety, budget compliance, and quality. Lead cross-functional teams, engage with stakeholders, and drive project progress while mitigating risks and resolving conf...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $180K *

Champion backend infrastructure evolution by designing, implementing, and scaling distributed systems and APIs, ensuring performance and reliability for our core platform. Collaborate closely with a t...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Design and implement enterprise-scale OT integration solutions, focusing on the Ignition platform to enhance manufacturing operations, standardization, and governance across distributed environments w...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your engineering career by leading complex projects and teams, utilizing your expertise in engineering principles to drive innovative solutions and foster effective relationships across multip...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Optimize CI/CD pipelines and improve Azure infrastructure to enhance deployment and observability. Collaborate with teams, addressing performance issues while deploying critical products that elevate...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $125K *

Shape the future of impactful projects by leading agile teams, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration across multidisciplinary groups. Drive project success through effective management pra...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$105K - $125K *

Join a team that's dedicated to leading impactful projects in a dynamic environment. As a Project Manager, you'll coordinate efforts across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring alignment and delivering h...

Washington DC, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $135K *

Drive project success by leading the sustainment of NSIPS, collaborating with Navy stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with DoD standards while managing schedules, budgets, and risks for effective p...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$108K - $130K *

Reimagine infrastructure and automation by designing, implementing, and maintaining systems that enhance software reliability and deployment efficiency, while collaborating with cross-functional teams...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$95K - $115K *

Drive operational excellence by leading strategic initiatives that enhance process efficiency and workplace design. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement data-driven improvements and op...

4 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Explore a pivotal leadership role driving project delivery and portfolio management for mission-critical space defense initiatives, ensuring successful execution and collaboration across multidiscipli...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by leading maintenance and automation in a fast-paced, 24/7 environment. Drive machine uptime and reliability while managing a skilled team to support cutting-edge manufacturing opera...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$93K - $135K *

Drive project success by managing timelines, budgets, and client communications. Collaborate with teams to ensure efficient execution of electrical system testing and troubleshooting, while enhancing...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$71K - $97K *

Elevate operational excellence by ensuring the reliability and performance of automated systems. This hands-on role involves troubleshooting and maintaining complex electro-mechanical systems to susta...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $155K *

Drive large-scale transportation projects as a Resident Engineer, overseeing construction engineering, inspection, and contract administration. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to ensure comp...

Yesterday

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

$185K - $270K *

Unlock potential by owning the development of a robust data platform, integrating diverse sources, and enhancing user-facing features. Collaborate across teams to ensure quality, reliability, and perf...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to deploy and manage cloud-native AI infrastructure across diverse client environments, ensuring compliance and security while collaborating with product and research teams to driv...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's transforming cloud infrastructure for institutional investors. You'll deploy and manage AI solutions across various cloud environments, ensuring security and compliance while collab...

Berkeley, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of the test strategy for advanced electromechanical systems by defining and driving innovative validation methodologies, ensuring quality and scalability throughout product development...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$105K - $120K *

Empower project success by managing documentation and ensuring compliance with standards. This role supports large-scale construction initiatives through effective document control, training, and coll...

5 days ago

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

$105K - $120K *

Drive excellence in document management by ensuring accuracy and compliance across project documentation. Support teams with SharePoint and PMIS, enhancing workflows and maintaining integrity in a fas...

5 days ago

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

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.