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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$85K - $141K *

Join a dynamic team as a Project Manager, leading project execution and coordinating diverse teams to achieve mission objectives. Utilize your expertise to manage resources, resolve issues, and suppor...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$107K - $179K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering mission-critical projects by leading diverse teams, managing resources, and ensuring timely execution while supporting customer KPIs and resolving operationa...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your 7+ years of experience to build robust data systems and pipelines. Collaborate with diverse teams to transform raw data into actionable insights, enhancing business...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Transform user safety by studying risks and redesigning product flows. Partner with cross-functional teams to integrate behavioral insights into security and trust initiatives, ultimately reducing har...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $160K *

Lead initiatives to redesign product flows and enhance safety by analyzing user behavior and risk patterns. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement risk-reducing changes and measure impac...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $180K *

Optimize user trust by redesigning behaviors that reduce risk on our platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement effective security measures, paving the path for safer and more secu...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $180K *

Shape user trust and safety by integrating behavioral design strategies to reduce risk. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate product flows and enhancements that prioritize security, ult...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in power generation projects. As a Project Manager, you'll lead multi-discipline teams, foster client relationships, and ensure project success through strategic...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Join us in leading complex electrical projects, mentoring a multidisciplinary team, and ensuring compliance through proactive client engagement and innovative design solutions. Your expertise will dri...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Tackle diverse HVAC projects by leading full-cycle management, ensuring client satisfaction, and coordinating resources across multiple sites. Leverage your project management expertise to drive succe...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$124K - $135K *

Lead the development and implementation of quality plans, ensuring compliance with agency specifications while overseeing QA/QC activities and documentation for large-scale construction projects in tr...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $160K *

Transform the future of product development by owning and shipping cutting-edge AI solutions that enhance workflows and improve user experience for enterprise-scale transactions. Collaborate directly...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform customer environments by deploying innovative solutions that bridge technology and industrial operations. Collaborate with teams to deliver real-world applications and enhance customer value...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$134K - $241K *

Champion cross-functional coordination and operational excellence by leading engineering integration efforts for key defense programs, ensuring seamless communication among stakeholders and timely exe...

3 weeks ago

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

$147K - $171K *

Unlock potential by developing scalable APIs and backend solutions using Python. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support mission-critical applications that utilize complex medical data and...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$164K - $280K *

Drive high-performing engineering teams to deliver scalable software solutions, enhancing healthcare technology through modern systems and practices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Engineer strategic financial initiatives, overseeing production finance to drive profitability and operational excellence. Collaborate cross-functionally, ensuring robust forecasting, cost control, an...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $165K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative AI products by designing, building, and maintaining full-stack applications and backend services, while ensuring platform reliability and security in a collabo...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading the development of robust enterprise applications, focused on Java and Spring Framework, while driving agile methodologies and fostering innovative solutions in a collabora...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Transform operational excellence by leading continuous improvement initiatives across our organization, implementing Kaizen practices, and fostering a culture of efficiency and quality that drives pro...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Optimize software delivery by developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, automating deployment processes, and enhancing system reliability. Collaborate with teams to streamline operations and support...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $100K *

Join our team as a Project Manager, where you'll collaborate with Sales Engineers to deliver tailored HVAC solutions, ensuring customer satisfaction while managing project details and timelines effect...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by managing commercial HVAC projects from inception to completion. Collaborate with sales, oversee site assessments, and ensure project execution meets quality and financial goals...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $102K *

Unlock potential by leading the design of complex marine structures, ensuring safety and efficiency in projects. Collaborate across disciplines to deliver innovative solutions in civil engineering for...

1 week ago

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

$118K - $125K *

Join a dynamic team as you drive automation and cloud solutions, enhancing infrastructure services and supporting critical platform implementations. Collaborate on innovative projects while ensuring s...

6 days 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.