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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$90K - $110K *

Engineer innovative high-voltage vehicle wiring harnesses, ensuring optimal performance and timely delivery through collaboration with cross-functional teams and adherence to automotive standards. Be...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$84K - $137K *

Drive effective product delivery by leading the yearly plan and governance processes. Collaborate across teams to enhance customer and supplier engagement, ensuring timely interventions and robust exe...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in optimizing cloud environments as a DevOps Engineer. Collaborate across teams to enhance AWS infrastructure, automate processes, and ensure high availability and security for Java ap...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing high-quality backend software solutions while mentoring junior developers and collaborating across teams. Drive project success through design, implementation, and mainte...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$235K - $305K *

Advance your career by leading mechanical architecture for cutting-edge defense technology. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive complex hardware from prototype to production, ensuring rel...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$128K - $166K *

Lead the orchestration of software delivery, ensuring readiness and predictability for complex programs. Manage cross-functional coordination and delivery status while proactively identifying risks an...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$145K - $175K *

Shape the future of AI engineering by leading technical solutions, mentoring teams, and driving production outcomes in a collaborative environment focused on innovation and operational excellence...

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Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$208K *

Champion the development, integration, and testing of mission-critical flight software across various applications, ensuring robust reliability from prototype to flight-ready stages. Bring your expert...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $140K *

Champion quality-driven software development and engineering excellence while mentoring teams. Drive agile workflows, optimize performance, and implement best practices in C# and .NET for scalable app...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$170K - $205K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance and scale network tooling for critical operations, driving reliability and efficiency in a fast-paced environment. Leverage your engineering expertise to mentor others w...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $205K *

Champion innovative network tooling solutions that enhance reliability and scalability across diverse infrastructure environments, impacting operations at a major cloud provider...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$82K - $152K *

Lead the charge in software testing and automation, ensuring quality and efficiency through comprehensive test plans. Collaborate with teams, analyze results, and enhance methodologies in a fast-paced...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$82K - $152K *

Optimize your career as a Senior Automation QA Engineer, overseeing comprehensive software testing and automation. Contribute to strategy development, execute test plans, and ensure high-quality softw...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$69K - $104K *

Join a dynamic editing team to enhance technical documents, ensuring clarity and quality across diverse projects. Collaborate with engineers and scientists to produce cohesive, effective materials tha...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$69K - $104K *

Edit and enhance technical documents for clarity and consistency, collaborating with engineers and scientists. Ensure high-quality outputs that meet audience needs while maintaining adherence to estab...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$69K - $104K *

Join a dynamic editing team to enhance technical documents, ensuring clarity and quality. Collaborate with engineers and scientists to produce cohesive materials that meet high standards, while thrivi...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$66K - $99K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing technical communication by editing complex documents for clarity and consistency. Collaborate with engineers and scientists to ensure high-quality outputs tha...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$69K - $104K *

Unlock potential by collaborating with engineers and scientists to enhance technical documents. As a key member of the editing team, ensure clarity, consistency, and quality in communications across d...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead project delivery by managing schedules, budgets, and customer relations. Ensure compliance with specifications while driving resolutions to keep projects on track. Collaborate across departments...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Elevate project success by managing diverse portfolios, ensuring design accuracy, and coordinating production and delivery. Collaborate with teams to enhance quality and customer satisfaction while na...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$170K - $205K *

Drive the development of network tooling that enhances edge and data center operations. Collaborate with teams to ensure high availability and reliability in network management systems crucial for sca...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of U.S. Navy ship design by leading multidisciplinary teams, ensuring technical integrity in design products, and aligning project goals with operational requirements while managing c...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Advance your career by leading a dynamic construction management team, ensuring site safety, compliance, and effective contractor performance while fostering excellent client relationships on major pr...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$200K - $240K *

Elevate deployment programs by leading infrastructure projects end-to-end. Shape the TPM function, oversee GPU architecture integration, and drive technical excellence in a rapidly expanding AI cloud...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $240K *

Shape the future of AI infrastructure deployment as a Staff TPM overseeing new site expansions, vendor engagement, and collaborative inter-departmental programs, driving innovation and sustainability...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.