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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$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...

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  •   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...

2 days ago

  •   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...

2 weeks 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...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$87K - $122K *

Champion project success by leading a multidisciplinary team to ensure effective coordination, technical direction, and delivery of sustainable development initiatives in climate-vulnerable regions, a...

Vancouver, BCRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of nuclear engineering by leading testing and verification of critical reactor components. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safety and performance, driving innovativ...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Advance your career by managing Agile teams and implementing ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems. Foster collaboration and continuous improvement while ensuring high-quality deliverables in a dynamic...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Transform AI operationalization by building scalable CI/CD pipelines and production environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver AI/ML solutions from prototype to production, ensur...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $130K *

Champion energy infrastructure by leading civil engineering design projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and mentoring junior engineers to deliver quality utility and renewable energy...

4 weeks ago

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

$100K - $130K *

Join us to lead civil engineering design for innovative utility and renewable energy projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure high-quality infrastructure development while mentoring the next generat...

4 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality commercial and retail projects. Lead multidisciplinary teams through all project phases, ensuring timely execution and client satisfaction while...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Transform project delivery by leading commercial, retail, and grocery developments from concept to completion. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely, cost-effective execution while...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $102K *

Drive the successful delivery of commercial and retail projects, managing multidisciplinary teams and ensuring alignment with client goals, budget, and quality standards from concept to completion...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to lead commercial, retail, and grocery projects from concept to completion, ensuring quality delivery through effective project management and collaboration with multidisciplinary...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading diverse teams to deliver high-quality commercial, retail, and grocery projects. Manage all phases from planning to execution, ensuring alignment with client goals and indus...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $100K *

Lead the execution of software delivery by managing internal teams and vendor partnerships. Oversee backlog management, sprint execution, and ensure alignment between business needs and engineering ca...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$155K - $175K *

Elevate our AI capabilities by building and managing secure infrastructure, pipelines, and guardrails for enterprise-scale AI solutions, ensuring safe adoption and impactful mission support...

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.