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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$170K - $200K *

Engineer secure, scalable platform infrastructure for mission-critical applications. Lead automation of software delivery and security integration across cloud and hybrid environments, enhancing devel...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$170K - $200K *

Advance secure, scalable platform infrastructure for mission-critical applications. Lead automation in software delivery and security integration while collaborating with engineers and stakeholders ac...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading frontend architecture for scalable, high-performance systems. Collaborate across teams to enhance user experiences and drive technical excellence in a dynamic, enterprise-l...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

The Sr. Project Manager is responsible for overseeing construction activities, ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget. This role involves managing client relationships...

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

$85K - $105K *

Partner with us to ensure project efficiency and clarity by maintaining documentation, tracking decisions, and supporting construction teams. Your attention to detail will help prevent critical oversi...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Analyze and refine spacecraft manufacturing processes, driving innovation and efficiency. Collaborate across systems to own tooling development and transition hardware into high-rate production, enhan...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to high-impact aerospace missions by leading program management efforts, overseeing budgets and schedules, and ensuring technical excellence. Foster collaboration among diverse stakeholders...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $105K *

Partner with us to ensure product quality and compliance through innovative engineering strategies. This role encompasses quality assurance across R&D and manufacturing, laying the groundwork for succ...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Champion impactful tech alliances with top AI and cloud platforms, driving collaboration and value creation through innovative solutions and extensive technical evangelism...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$227K - $270K *

Transform patient experiences by leading a full-stack engineering team, driving innovation and clarity in complex healthcare workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver intuitive sol...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $90K *

Drive quality excellence in the suits value stream by leading supplier audits, managing quality systems, and ensuring compliance across multiple locations. Collaborate with teams to enhance product qu...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing customer billing with real-time analytics, spend controls, and entitlement management, bridging systems engineering and product design to deliver seamless user exper...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in developing a high-performing engineering team focused on enhancing clinician experiences through innovative, data-driven care platforms. Collaborate across functions to drive produc...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining patient care by evolving clinician experiences into an intelligent, data-driven platform. Lead a dedicated engineering team to enhance quality outcomes and drive impactfu...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Grow your career with a hands-on leadership role overseeing engineering talent, driving product innovation for clinician-facing platforms, and enhancing care quality through advanced technology and te...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$175K - $215K *

Drive the end-to-end lifecycle of Spark modular data center deployments, ensuring timely project delivery, managing resources, and maintaining stakeholder coordination for successful execution across...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $306K *

Lead the charge in defining and evolving cloud-native Kubernetes solutions, enhancing operational excellence and customer experience through advanced architecture and engineering practices. Drive init...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$199K - $348K *

Advance your career by owning the identity architecture for workloads and agents, leading the design of ephemeral authentication, and shaping runtime authorization while mentoring engineers and collab...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$199K - $348K *

Shape the future of identity security by owning the architecture of a cutting-edge platform. Lead the evolution of data models, integrations, and governance while mentoring teams and driving deploymen...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $180K *

Empower your career by leading complex Modular Data Center projects. Manage execution, budget, and customer expectations while collaborating with engineering teams. Your innovative mindset will drive...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a mission-driven team as you optimize cloud infrastructure, develop automated solutions, and manage Kubernetes environments. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance operational efficiency a...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform and enhance mission-critical cloud infrastructures through innovative automation, effective DevOps practices, and a collaborative approach with engineering teams to ensure high reliability a...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance cloud infrastructure, automate processes, and support Kubernetes deployments while collaborating closely with software engineers to ensure reliable, scalable, and effici...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $200K *

Shape the future of DevSecOps by leading technical strategy and delivery excellence across Federal and DoD markets. Collaborate with teams to innovate solutions, drive business development, and mentor...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$146K - $306K *

Lead the architecture and development of distributed services for AI infrastructure, tackling complex challenges in network modeling and control. Influence technical direction and mentor engineers whi...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 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.