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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$120K - $150K *

Join a team that's transforming disaster management by overseeing program implementation, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver effective disast...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$176K - $353K *

Lead the charge in engineering excellence by overseeing system architecture, technical strategy, and integration across large-scale operations. Drive innovation and ensure compliance with security sta...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Analyze and develop CPM schedules for construction projects, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery. Collaborate with teams to assess risks and resolve conflicts while providing strategic insights for...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead critical nuclear projects by managing teams, resolving issues, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Coordinate effectively with support groups to enhance operational efficiency and main...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $105K *

Elevate your career by developing and analyzing CPM schedules for construction projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure accurate delivery and mitigate risks through expert schedule evaluations and r...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Optimize project outcomes by leading the development and analysis of CPM schedules, ensuring precise tracking of construction progress and mitigating risks to enhance successful project delivery acros...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$118K - $129K *

Drive impactful energy projects by managing land and site acquisitions, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with project standards. Leverage your expertise to enhance project...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$118K - $128K *

Lead the charge in managing complex transmission land acquisition projects, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with project management standards to drive impactful results in...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Partner with us to ensure high-quality aerospace products through proactive quality assurance, process improvement, and customer collaboration. Drive corrective actions and compliance while supporting...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$148K - $232K *

Advance your career by developing cutting-edge mapping algorithms for L4 self-driving vehicles. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance real-time systems and drive innovation in machine lea...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in driving enterprise adoption of knowledge management and governance tools, ensuring effective change management and training delivery across diverse audiences in the DoD environment...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$405K - $485K *

Champion the future of agentic productivity by driving technical strategy and scaling infrastructure. Engage hands-on in building platforms that enhance engineering efficiency and foster cross-team co...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$405K - $485K *

Shape the future of agentic productivity by defining infrastructure strategies, building scalable systems, and collaborating across teams to enhance research and engineering efforts within a dynamic s...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive excellence by owning customer outcomes in defense engagements, leading value delivery teams for compliance-focused initiatives, and enhancing program efficiencies through hands-on engineering an...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion project execution and bid preparation, ensuring quality, safety, and compliance. Collaborate with teams to manage costs and deadlines while fostering customer satisfaction and mentoring staff...

Delta, BCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Manage and oversee multiple construction projects, ensuring quality, safety, and compliance. Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders while driving project success through effective leadersh...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

4 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Deliver innovative solutions by collaborating with customers to transform complex pricing challenges into effective features, ensuring seamless integration and continuous improvement in a dynamic envi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engineer strategic solutions for Digital Plant initiatives, driving the migration of legacy systems into a unified Operational Technology environment while ensuring compliance and security standards a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$92K - $110K *

Empower the future of industrial systems by leading the migration of legacy networks into a unified Operational Technology environment, ensuring secure access and compliance while collaborating with c...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$182K - $212K *

Lead quality assurance efforts in rolling stock engineering, overseeing vehicle procurement and rebuilds. Collaborate with teams to ensure high standards and timely delivery while supervising inspecti...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Empower security excellence by building and maturing our security operations. Lead incident response, vulnerability management, and engineering initiatives while fostering a strong security culture ac...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Deliver innovative process engineering solutions for complex projects while coordinating multidisciplinary teams. This role involves leadership in design, ensuring compliance with industry standards...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $130K *

Drive impactful engineering solutions by leading process design for complex projects. Your expertise will guide multidisciplinary teams, ensuring compliance with industry standards while meeting clien...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Drive project success by managing financial planning, stakeholder relationships, and full-lifecycle oversight. Utilize advanced project management tools to ensure effective communication and adaptabil...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower project success by managing financial coordination, stakeholder relationships, and full-lifecycle oversight. Drive effective communication and risk management while adapting to changing priori...

St. Louis, MORemote

2 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.