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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$100K - $108K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring product quality through comprehensive analysis and continuous improvement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain standards and implement effectiv...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive acquisition transition and program support activities, leading a new team to operationalize prototype capabilities into Programs of Record. Collaborate across stakeholders to ensure strategic pl...

Today

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

$75K - $100K *

Lead the charge in delivering successful project outcomes by providing technical support, coordinating subcontractors, and ensuring compliance with codes and specifications. Collaborate with project m...

6 days ago

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

$130K - $155K *

Lead a dynamic team as a Product Owner, engaging stakeholders to define and prioritize software requirements for NASIC. Utilize Agile methodologies to enhance systems engineering and architecture supp...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Drive security excellence by emulating adversaries against spacecraft and systems. Collaborate with engineers to identify vulnerabilities, lead assessments, and enhance testing tools, ensuring robust...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $135K *

Drive operational excellence by leveraging data analysis and Lean Six Sigma methodologies. Lead initiatives that enhance performance across functions, mentor teams, and align improvements with strateg...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Oversee multiple projects by assembling teams, managing schedules, and budgets. Act as a liaison between team members and stakeholders while ensuring project progress and resource needs are met throug...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Help us lead and manage HVAC and plumbing construction projects, ensuring successful completion through collaboration, budgeting, and communication while maintaining high-quality standards and custome...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Engage as a key contributor in customer projects by implementing API designs and developing software components using LabVIEW and Python. Collaborate closely with clients and project leads to ensure s...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $125K *

Optimize system reliability by monitoring critical applications, troubleshooting incidents, and collaborating with technical teams to ensure seamless operations. Join a mission-driven team dedicated t...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $136K *

Elevate your career by managing project records, coordinating inspections, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders to track progress and assist in documentation for large-scale construc...

Yesterday

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

$197K - $257K *

Transform connected content into actionable knowledge within Confluence. Own strategy, ensure quality, and drive collaboration across teams to enhance user experience and maintain trust in information...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate engineering success by driving high-impact cross-functional programs. Own delivery in a dynamic team environment, ensuring alignment and quality while facilitating decision-making and continuo...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $185K *

Transform project delivery by managing IT initiatives for California agencies. Collaborate with state staff to ensure timely, budget-compliant outcomes while leveraging Agile methodologies and large s...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $140K *

Shape the future of EDI integration by managing comprehensive projects, optimizing workflows, and ensuring seamless implementation of solutions for enterprise applications in a dynamic, collaborative...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in EDI integrations by driving projects, managing workflows, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance data solutions. Foster innovation and excellence while mentoring integration...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$90K - $110K *

Lead software development and modernization projects, driving cross-functional collaboration and Agile delivery to enhance business applications and processes across a global IT environment...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Advance your career by leading software development and modernization projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive successful outcomes in a dynamic global environment, utilizing Agile me...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $120K *

Design impactful federal projects. Lead multidisciplinary teams in delivering innovative architectural solutions for military and government clients, enhancing facilities across the U.S. and internati...

2 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of rail infrastructure by leading complex construction projects, driving client growth, and enhancing business development efforts in a dynamic environment focused on safety and compl...

Yesterday

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

$88K - $105K *

Innovate architectural solutions by evaluating techniques and collaborating with clients. Lead projects through all phases, ensuring quality and compliance while mentoring team members and enhancing d...

Today

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

$163K - $224K *

Help us lead and develop a senior Cloud Engineering team focused on operational excellence, infrastructure stability, and impactful migration programs that drive growth and efficiency within our cloud...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $140K *

Lead the charge in launching a high-volume manufacturing facility, bridging design and operations. Drive strategic execution, mentor engineers, and ensure world-class efficiency and safety in producti...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of transit and rail projects by overseeing construction engineering efforts, providing technical guidance, and ensuring project success through effective manageme...

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

$79K - $116K *

Lead the charge in managing a centralized lead deployment process, collaborating with business partners to design, develop, and deliver prioritized leads that enhance client engagement and retention a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 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.