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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$160K - $180K *

Lead a dynamic team of developers while driving impactful technical solutions. Oversee projects, align business needs with technical execution, and ensure high-quality delivery through effective manag...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in enhancing system reliability and performance by designing, implementing, and managing scalable cloud solutions in AWS. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive automation, m...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $143K *

Shape the future of our software delivery with vision and innovation. Lead AI-driven automation and architect a dynamic CI/CD pipeline while ensuring reliability and speed in our global exchange platf...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $170K *

Execute complex, cross-functional initiatives while navigating ambiguity and redefining operational models. Your strategic insights and leadership will propel projects to success and enhance overall o...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Design innovative water and wastewater treatment processes while leading a dynamic team. Engage in modeling, evaluation, and implementation of major technologies, ensuring quality and compliance acros...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Advance your career by leading impactful SaaS implementations, driving client success and adoption. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget, while enh...

1 week ago

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

$114K - $157K *

Join a team that's transforming observability in space systems. As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you'll enhance monitoring, improve reliability, and drive automation for mission-critical applications, ens...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$124K - $171K *

Transform observability in our DevSecOps team by enhancing monitoring, alerting, and telemetry systems. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure reliability and performance of mission-critical sof...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in transforming Canada's infrastructure by overseeing the design execution plan for a groundbreaking high-speed rail project, ensuring seamless collaboration and integration across mul...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$130K - $160K *

Empower your career by leading cross-functional initiatives that define and execute product strategies. Cultivate senior talent while driving clarity in vision and achieving impactful results across d...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform release operations by coordinating submissions and certifications across platforms. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure smooth content launches and enhance release processes for a dynam...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $144K *

Innovate user onboarding and conversion strategies by leading a team, leveraging AI tools for quicker development, and optimizing user experiences, ensuring seamless adoption and retention for new cli...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Help us drive innovative data center projects from conception to completion. Oversee multi-disciplinary teams while ensuring client satisfaction and project delivery, reinforcing our reputation in the...

3 weeks ago

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

$62K - $99K *

Join a team that's committed to delivering innovative construction solutions while supporting engineering projects through collaboration, technical analysis, and hands-on fieldwork. Ideal for recent g...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in modernizing legacy processes through application development, guiding organizational integration while leveraging 10+ years of technical expertise and mentoring teams in engineering...

Reposted yesterday

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

$85K - $100K *

Join us as a Project Quality Lead, where you'll ensure project compliance, enhance quality standards, and drive continuous improvement through site support and effective collaboration across teams. El...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $115K *

Accelerate progress at your career by managing diverse right of way projects. Lead multidisciplinary teams, ensure project execution aligns with budgets and schedules, and foster client relationships...

4 days ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Develop and manage diverse right-of-way projects, ensuring compliance and quality. Lead teams, build client relationships, and oversee project financials while maintaining safety and regulatory standa...

1 week ago

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

$175K - $250K *

Transform your career by leading requirements management for critical IT solutions. Collaborate closely with stakeholders and technical teams to ensure mission requirements are met within a dynamic, A...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$83K - $155K *

Champion quality excellence in internal products and support new development. Drive audits, manage supplier quality, and improve standards to enhance reliability and performance across assigned areas...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the transformation of our cloud-based application support by driving incident resolution, enhancing system reliability, and mentoring team members. Shape operational excellence through automation...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$153K - $213K *

Take ownership of a customer-facing product area, driving strategy and execution. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance user experience, leverage AI, and achieve key performance metrics while deli...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $185K *

Lead our DevSecOps initiatives by automating processes, enhancing security, and collaborating with teams to deliver robust cloud solutions. Drive continuous improvement and mentor others while ensurin...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in successful turnkey construction projects, overseeing high voltage electrical substations, transmission, and distribution lines. Ensure timely execution, quality standards, and budge...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Join a growing engineering team and lead our mission to deliver flawlessly constructed compliance solutions. Drive execution and quality in a fast-paced environment while shaping the technical directi...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.