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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$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

$137K - $180K *

Grow your career with an innovative team as you automate and manage AWS cloud infrastructure. Leverage your expertise in DevOps and Kubernetes to ensure system reliability, scalability, and performanc...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

United StatesRemote

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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...

4 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

$90K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading quality initiatives, enhancing processes, and driving continuous improvement in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure produ...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$186K - $232K *

Reimagine software engineering leadership by driving transformation, optimizing processes, and leveraging AI to enhance productivity and efficiency across global teams. Collaborate closely with cross...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in developing and maintaining robust integration architectures across diverse data sources, ensuring seamless connectivity and reliability for supply chain operations while enhancing s...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the integration of client projects, ensuring satisfaction and profitability while fostering strong relationships. Drive continuous improvement and oversee project governance to achieve strategic...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Champion client satisfaction by managing integration projects, ensuring profitability, and fostering relationships with clients and vendors. Drive service initiatives and oversee project governance to...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to client satisfaction and project governance. As an Integration Program Manager, you'll oversee complex projects, drive service initiatives, and build strong relationship...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive the design and release of suspension systems for full-size trucks, ensuring performance, quality, and manufacturability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet vehicle targets and manag...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $165K *

Lead innovative projects at the molecular scale, focusing on self-assembly and programmable materials for diverse sensing and actuation applications, while collaborating cross-functionally to ensure s...

Reposted 3 weeks 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.