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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$102K - $231K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative software solutions that enhance customer experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality applications while optimizing performance...

Minnesota, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$160K - $200K *

Join a team that's redefining integrations infrastructure by owning platform initiatives, driving systems design, and collaborating closely with engineers to enhance productivity and eliminate recurri...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Lead impactful integration projects by partnering with consultants to design and implement tailored solutions. Utilize deep technical expertise to enhance client success through seamless data integrat...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $170K *

Engage in building critical software foundations, enhancing product features, and collaborating closely with customers to create a reliable, user-centric billing experience while advancing your techni...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive quality assurance initiatives by overseeing compliance with project specifications and standards. Collaborate with teams to develop documentation, conduct inspections, and ensure successful proj...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Champion the development of innovative Origami solutions, leading a skilled team to enhance applications, engage with clients, and ensure technical excellence while fostering collaboration and mentors...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $195K *

Lead the design and implementation of high-availability AWS infrastructures using IaC. Collaborate closely in Agile sprints, manage CI/CD pipelines, and optimize containerized applications to ensure r...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $140K *

Champion secure cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines. Drive DevSecOps best practices, automate processes, and enhance security in cloud environments. Collaborate with teams to ensure scalable, rel...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$97K - $143K *

Lead the charge in designing and maintaining advanced control systems for manufacturing operations, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards while collaborating with cross-functional team...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $175K *

Help us elevate our platform reliability by owning critical services, partnering across teams, and implementing best practices in observability and incident response within our NYC engineering hub...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$152K - $228K *

Transform data reliability and performance as an SRE, ensuring scalable infrastructure, automation of operations, and cross-team collaboration to optimize data systems while swiftly addressing issues...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$152K - $228K *

Manage and optimize data systems' reliability, scalability, and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, automate operations, and enhance incident response for robust data infrastructure...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Unlock operational excellence by collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and implement effective processes, drive consistency, and enhance data-driven decision-making across the organizat...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $150K *

Drive impactful infrastructure programs by leading multidisciplinary teams, advising clients on technical and regulatory aspects, and ensuring successful execution through strategic planning and risk...

1 week ago

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

$85K - $115K *

Optimize quality systems and processes to ensure compliance while driving continuous improvement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a high-reliability manufacturing environment to enhance pro...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$165K - $306K *

Drive the strategic direction and delivery of Real-time Visual Analytics in early clinical development, leading a team to create interactive dashboards that enhance Medical Data Review and safety sign...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $250K *

Transform complex systems into streamlined solutions by leveraging your expertise in SAN, Cisco, and VMware technologies. Collaborate with teams to enhance security and optimize storage infrastructure...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $250K *

Champion the development and maintenance of secure, scalable back-end systems, collaborating with a team to deliver high-quality software solutions while ensuring data integrity and compliance in a hi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$190K - $210K *

Champion the design and development of scalable AI/ML-powered search services, leveraging cloud technologies and microservices to drive innovation and efficiency in data processing and storage solutio...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$175K - $210K *

Drive the engineering vision and execution for a cutting-edge platform, leading a team to enhance cloud infrastructure, data systems, and developer experience while ensuring reliability and scalabilit...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive innovative product design and development, translating market needs into manufacturable solutions. Collaborate across teams to ensure quality and functionality from concept to production in a fa...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Champion the development of scalable systems for GTM growth. Collaborate with teams to streamline CRM, paid channels, and more. Drive efficiency and innovation in a hybrid role focused on transforming...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$146K - $339K *

Unlock potential by leading investigations across system architectures and CI/CD flows. Collaborate to enhance containerization and drive system reliability in large-scale, production environments for...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $250K *

Build the next-gen financial ecosystem, optimizing reliability and service availability. Collaborate with teams to revolutionize trading markets and influence impactful changes in a fast-paced environ...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $180K *

Drive the future of enterprise reliability by leading strategic initiatives, ensuring operational excellence, and fostering a proactive engineering culture across diverse environments and teams...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.