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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$101K - $130K *

Deliver innovative cloud solutions by leveraging technical expertise and adaptive methodologies to meet diverse client needs in data management and visualization, ensuring scalability and user-focused...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$135K - $160K *

Shape the future of AI-native security solutions by architecting scalable systems that address real-world challenges faced by global teams, while promoting collaboration and efficiency in a dynamic en...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Transform product strategy by leading impactful initiatives that enhance user experience and drive growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that delight customer...

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Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive impactful product strategies and enhancements, collaborating closely with engineering teams to deliver exceptional user experiences while maintaining a strong focus on customer needs and market...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$65K - $115K *

Help us enhance client integrations by proposing and implementing technical solutions on a leading SaaS platform, collaborating with internal teams to ensure timely and efficient onboarding experience...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$87K - $157K *

Shape the future of cybersecurity by deploying and supporting our AI-driven vulnerability operations platform across diverse environments. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure reliability and...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$87K - $157K *

Drive the deployment and support of an AI-powered vulnerability operations platform across diverse environments. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure reliable system performance and document p...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in enhancing software solutions for NASIC by engaging stakeholders, prioritizing requirements, and guiding development teams through Agile methodologies to deliver impactful products t...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Innovate and optimize production infrastructure by leveraging AI tools and Terraform. Collaborate with product teams to enhance CI/CD pipelines, automate processes, and troubleshoot issues, ensuring o...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $145K *

Optimize customer integration by leading HL7 and DICOM solutions, ensuring seamless adoption of clinical systems. Collaborate with teams to resolve complex issues and enhance product capabilities, dri...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Help us enhance electric reliability by leading transmission and resource adequacy studies, collaborating with stakeholders, and applying advanced project management techniques to improve assessment p...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Champion operational excellence by leading a team of engineers to enhance environmental health and safety systems, driving data analytics, and fostering collaboration across departments to ensure effe...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$108K - $158K *

Drive high-impact programs across multiple domains, ensuring alignment with enterprise goals. Collaborate with senior stakeholders to manage complex initiatives from conception to completion, leveragi...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $120K *

Transform project management initiatives across multiple NIH sites. Leverage your expertise to ensure timely completion of projects while managing subcontractor relationships, proposals, and complianc...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive strategic marketing initiatives and business development efforts, connecting execution with corporate revenue goals. Collaborate with leadership to enhance market presence and foster client rela...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in connecting strategy with execution to drive revenue growth. Collaborate with leadership to develop and implement marketing strategies, enhance proposal quality, and build client rel...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$230K - $245K *

Champion innovation by leading a dynamic engineering team to automate financial data extraction, enhancing model accuracy and efficiency for clients. Drive impactful solutions that empower analysts to...

Toronto, ONRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$230K - $245K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of financial data automation, leading a dynamic team to enhance model accuracy and efficiency. Drive innovation in AI-driven solutions, ensuring seamless integrati...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance enterprise application reliability and performance. Lead complex implementations, strengthen integrations, and drive vendor relationships while mentoring junior engineer...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing multiple fire protection projects, ensuring timely execution and adherence to budget. Collaborate with teams to navigate challenges and maintain project schedules while com...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$84K - $117K *

Elevate your career by driving the evolution of development and release processes. Collaborate with teams to optimize solutions through automation, enhancing the SDLC stages and ensuring efficient ope...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Transform IT infrastructure by developing CI/CD pipelines and observability solutions, ensuring security and compliance standards in cloud environments while collaborating with diverse teams for optim...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that drives impactful capital programs across diverse sectors. Lead projects from inception to completion while cultivating relationships and mentoring talent in a dynamic, collaborative e...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $150K *

Champion complex capital programs across various sectors, ensuring successful execution from planning to closeout. Build client relationships, manage risks, and mentor staff while navigating regulator...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $150K *

Transform capital programs by leading projects from planning to completion, fostering client partnerships, and advising on budget and risk management while mentoring junior staff and driving business...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 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.