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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$110K - $130K *

Lead and grow utility engineering services, managing teams and projects to deliver critical transportation infrastructure. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to resolve conflicts and ensure pro...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Transform mission systems by leveraging your DevOps expertise to administer and troubleshoot complex environments, ensuring seamless integration and performance across storage, virtualization, and Kub...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to mission success by managing and troubleshooting complex systems, including NetApp storage and Kubernetes environments. Collaborate on engineering documentation and design solutions while...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$102K - $168K *

Transform test engineering processes by leading complex program planning, coordination, and execution. Drive effective requirements management and configuration control to ensure successful test progr...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$130K - $190K *

Lead the charge in defining and executing portfolio strategy, managing product life cycles, and maximizing revenue and profit while ensuring customer satisfaction through collaboration across function...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team managing diverse bridge projects, where you'll lead planning, design, and construction efforts while mentoring junior staff and fostering client relationships. Joi...

Grayling, MIRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Champion innovative bridge projects through effective management, mentoring, and client engagement. Lead a dynamic team, driving proposals and ensuring success from planning to construction within a c...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Transform bridge infrastructure through innovative project management, overseeing the design and construction of diverse projects, while mentoring a talented team and building strong client relationsh...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Empower growth by leading diverse bridge projects, enhancing client relations, and mentoring a talented team. Drive project planning, design, and management, while fostering innovation in our Design S...

Mount Pleasant, MIRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's redefining bridge design and construction management, leading innovative projects from planning to completion. Collaborate with diverse professionals and clients, mentoring team mem...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead diverse bridge projects while mentoring teams and fostering client relationships. Oversee project planning, design, and construction, driving growth in our Design Services Division with innovativ...

Lapeer, MIRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Deliver end-to-end capital project execution, ensuring compliance with governance and safety standards while collaborating with stakeholders to achieve project objectives and operational readiness...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Deliver exceptional project management expertise while leading multidisciplinary teams and fostering client relationships to ensure successful bridge engineering project outcomes and business growth...

3 weeks ago

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

$140K - $190K *

Unlock your potential as a Project Integrator, engaging with senior leaders to identify challenges and drive strategic improvements, enhancing organizational efficiency and effectiveness through innov...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Drive your career with a dynamic team focused on building innovative products that delight users. As a Product Manager, you'll lead impactful projects, collaborate closely with engineers, and shape th...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Develop and manage capital projects for wind energy operations, ensuring effective coordination across teams. Oversee project execution from planning to closeout, focusing on safety, quality, and budg...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Engineer comprehensive commissioning strategies for complex projects, overseeing scope, schedule, and budget while fostering client relationships and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Lead...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving lean and continuous improvement initiatives, enhancing operational efficiency across the organization through training, audits, and project management to achiev...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Advance your career by leading Risk Management Framework tasks for Army Cyber Command, ensuring compliance with established guidelines and managing security processes for critical systems, capabilitie...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$113K - $188K *

Transform your career by leading software delivery excellence and aligning technical execution with business needs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive backlog management, sprint planning...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$113K - $188K *

Join a dynamic team as you translate program features into actionable stories, ensuring delivery excellence and stakeholder satisfaction while collaborating with technical leads and product managers i...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Empower your career by leading engineering projects, coordinating teams, and enhancing technical expertise while ensuring compliance with safety standards and managing project performance effectively...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of the deal desk operations, collaborating cross-functionally to streamline processes, enhance automation, and ensure accurate deal execution. Your leadership will drive efficiency from...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join us to lead multidisciplinary teams in delivering innovative mechanical solutions for diverse projects, ensuring compliance and client satisfaction while managing schedules and budgets effectively...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that values innovation in design across diverse markets. As a key leader, you'll mentor others, ensure quality, and engage clients while driving projects to successful completion within a...

3 weeks ago

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

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.