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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$158K - $295K *

Transform the future of tax technology by leading engineering strategies, setting architectural standards, and driving innovation in AI and cloud solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$158K - $295K *

Elevate our engineering standards by setting the technical vision for our Income Tax portfolio. Lead secure design practices, mentor teams, and drive innovation while collaborating with stakeholders t...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$95K - $115K *

Drive the development of supply planning strategies for clinical studies, ensuring timely delivery and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage project deliverables and enhance op...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Drive project management excellence by overseeing ancillary supply strategies, ensuring timely delivery and compliance for clinical studies while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet proj...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $105K *

Shape the future of pharmaceutical projects by leading cross-functional teams to deliver safe, compliant, and cost-effective capital initiatives on time and within budget. Bring your expertise to driv...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate the evolution of internal platforms by driving AI integration, ensuring robust documentation, and enhancing the Azure cloud stack, all while collaborating closely with cross-functional team...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of AI product development by building innovative workflows and tools from concept to production. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance operational efficiency and drive AI adoption...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Elevate project management excellence by leading complex IT initiatives across diverse teams, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while fostering collaboration and innovation throughout the...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$192K - $266K *

Drive best-in-class travel support through strategic leadership and operational excellence. Oversee lodging, flights, and customer advocacy, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and exception...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive the development of cutting-edge payloads and technologies for nuclear-enabled missions. Collaborate with engineering teams and stakeholders to ensure mission success from ideation to execution...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Drive systems engineering leadership across complex light rail transit projects, ensuring integration, verification, and validation of systems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to meet operati...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Shape engineering excellence by leading multidiscipline teams on critical DoD projects. Oversee project delivery stages, enhance client relationships, and ensure adherence to budget and scope while me...

3 weeks ago

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

$160K - $200K *

Innovate and lead the development of a world-class Site Reliability Engineering organization, establishing reliability practices and culture across product portfolios while driving organizational tran...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Unlock the potential of your career by leading our DevOps strategy, managing cloud infrastructure, and driving automation. Collaborate with teams to enhance performance and security while fostering a...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$150K - $180K *

Transform software delivery by leading a skilled team in the execution of DevOps strategies, driving automation, and optimizing cloud infrastructure for performance, security, and resilience across or...

Los Angeles, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$175K - $240K *

Transform customer engagement by deploying innovative AI solutions, guiding installations, and crafting tailored integrations while enhancing product tools based on real-world usage and feedback for s...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$126K - $150K *

Join a team that's redefining aerospace manufacturing by optimizing production systems and workflows for eVTOL aircraft. Collaborate across functions to enhance efficiency and scalability while drivin...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Lead and innovate in full stack software development, guiding a team to deliver secure, scalable enterprise applications. Collaborate across disciplines to translate complex requirements into effectiv...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead a dynamic engineering team to design and develop complex enterprise applications, ensuring high-quality delivery and technical excellence while mentoring developers and driving modernization effo...

Sterling, VARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $100K *

Shape the future of cloud security by embedding automated guardrails and compliance controls into CI/CD pipelines. Collaborate across teams to enhance software delivery while ensuring a secure, scalab...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$96K *

Transform project execution by leading cross-functional teams, managing timelines, and ensuring alignment with strategic goals. Drive efficiency and innovation in a dynamic environment while fostering...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead and grow a Mine Remediation practice, driving project execution and business development while collaborating with diverse technical teams to deliver innovative solutions that meet regulatory stan...

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

$110K - $130K *

Drive the growth of a Mine remediation practice by leading project delivery, mentoring teams, and developing innovative solutions that meet regulatory standards while ensuring safety and environmental...

Today

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

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at a leading Mine Remediation practice by driving business development, managing complex projects, and leading diverse technical teams to deliver innovative solutions that meet reg...

Today

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

$134K - $181K *

Collaborate to ensure project design and compliance while leading teams and communicating effectively across departments. Drive innovation and support project development while mentoring less-experien...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.