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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$110K - $120K *

Lead the charge in quality engineering for critical assessment platforms, driving testing excellence and automation maturity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliability and scalabil...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading electromechanical product development, mentoring engineers, and collaborating across teams to enhance design standards and drive projects from prototype to production-ready...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$131K - $150K *

Innovate impactful software solutions that enhance small business success. Collaborate across teams to drive technical excellence, mentor peers, and foster an inclusive culture while transitioning to...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$86K - $108K *

Play a key role in managing project coordination for engineering services, overseeing construction activities, and ensuring financial accuracy while collaborating with diverse stakeholders to drive pr...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

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

$86K - $108K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering impactful engineering solutions. As a Project Coordinator, you'll oversee project progress, manage finances, and collaborate with diverse stakeholders to ens...

Wellington, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

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

$149K - $183K *

Shape the future of software delivery by enhancing DevOps practices, automating processes, and improving collaboration. Drive operational excellence and security compliance while supporting mission-cr...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $100K *

Join our team to enhance and manage infrastructure for customer systems. You'll work with Linux and Windows, focusing on automation, security, and containerization, while receiving mentorship to grow...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$152K - $259K *

Join a team that's redefining infrastructure management by leading a dedicated group focused on high availability, security, and automation. Drive innovation while mentoring talent and enhancing opera...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Shape the future of healthcare by leading key projects that enhance operational efficiency and improve patient care. Collaborate with diverse teams to implement innovative solutions and drive continuo...

Duncan, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's building scalable AI systems for global impact. You will design and implement advanced schedulers, global routing, and deep observability systems to optimize performance, reliabilit...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$109K - $141K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative ServiceNow SPM solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product capabilities and drive operational excellence while ensuring adherence t...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$109K - $141K *

Champion the future of ServiceNow solutions by leading technical design and development for Strategic Portfolio Management, ensuring alignment with architecture and governance while driving operationa...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$109K - $141K *

Lead the design and development of ServiceNow SPM solutions, collaborating with stakeholders to enhance product capabilities and ensure alignment with platform standards while driving operational impr...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$148K - $266K *

Engineer the future of administrative services for a large-scale, global mission platform. Lead teams to design, implement, and evolve control-plane services, ensuring optimal user experiences for div...

4 weeks ago

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

$84K - $194K *

Lead the charge in delivering on-site, expert technical support for Juniper Networks within large-scale service provider environments, ensuring optimal network performance and operational excellence w...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$124K - $186K *

Take ownership of engineering management excellence by leading a team of 20 Engineering Managers. Drive continuous improvement, support project delivery, and foster a high-performing culture while ens...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $128K *

Join a dynamic Technology Team to innovate and maintain AWS infrastructure using cutting-edge DevOps practices. You'll automate processes and enhance performance across Windows and Linux environments...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$125K - $140K *

Drive the design and enhancement of CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure, optimizing DevSecOps practices across diverse technology platforms while collaborating with engineers to automate and secu...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Optimize equipment reliability and performance by analyzing data, supporting maintenance initiatives, and collaborating with teams to enhance operational efficiency and safety standards in engineering...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's driving excellence in construction engineering and inspection. Lead high-performing teams, optimize project outcomes, and build lasting client relationships while making a significa...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$126K - $173K *

Partner with us to lead our Production Recruiting efforts, combining hands-on recruiting with mentorship. Drive talent acquisition for skilled production roles while coaching a passionate team in a dy...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$104K - $125K *

Champion validation excellence by leading equipment qualification and process validation for innovative manufacturing systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementati...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $127K *

Take ownership of engineering commissioning and qualification projects, ensuring compliance with cGMP standards. Collaborate across teams to enhance practices and lead initiatives that drive quality a...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to elevating software quality through rigorous testing and collaboration. As a QA Engineer, you'll identify and resolve issues, ensuring functionality and usability across...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving analytics for Customer Success and Operations. Shape metrics, reports, and dashboards to enhance decision-making and performance, directly influencing retention and scalabil...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.