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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$175K - $210K *

Join a team that's redefining the AI landscape in banking by architecting and building cutting-edge systems. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping a profitable domain, influencing outcomes, and ensuri...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $100K *

Oversee project management from initiation to completion, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence. Collaborate with teams and vendors, managing multiple projects to maintain high standards in fa...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$135K - $216K *

Transform application delivery by automating workflows and enhancing CI/CD pipelines. Collaborate with teams to build secure AWS infrastructure and integrate security practices, ensuring reliable soft...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $145K *

Lead the charge in design management, overseeing projects from concept to construction. Collaborate with clients and teams to ensure timely, compliant delivery while mentoring design professionals and...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's transforming space missions by integrating advanced spacecraft designs. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless communication and execution of mission objectives...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $170K *

Join a team that's redefining transportation drainage solutions. Lead high-profile projects, manage budgets and schedules, and provide strategic guidance to clients while mentoring teams and driving b...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$145K - $276K *

Drive innovation by leading the design and development of integrated simulation solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance CI/CD pipelines and automate processes, ensuring reliability and performanc...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$112K - $150K *

Drive advanced Jira solutions through custom development and integration, leveraging Groovy, Java, and REST APIs. Enhance workflow automation and system performance, ensuring scalable solutions for di...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Innovate by writing sophisticated, fast Rust code for a complex decentralized exchange infrastructure while proactively enhancing our codebase and ensuring robustness through testing and documentation...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of agentic AI by driving the feedback loop that measures and enhances quality. Collaborate across teams to define impactful metrics and elevate product standards in this dynamic, grow...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the measurement and enhancement of next-gen agentic AI systems. Define quality metrics, partner with engineering and data science, and drive continuous product improvement while shaping innovativ...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance decentralized exchange infrastructure using Rust, TypeScript, and Python. Develop, test, and optimize cutting-edge software while collaborating across multiple disciplin...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Innovate internal tools and integrations for sales, operations, and customer success teams. Lead development efforts, ensure data accuracy, and enhance system efficiency while collaborating across dep...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$118K - $177K *

Drive innovation in R&D for a national cyber program, leading a team to develop scalable solutions through rapid prototyping and analysis, ensuring alignment with customer needs and technical feasibil...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $224K *

Lead the design and integration of systems engineering solutions, ensuring compliance with requirements and verification processes. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver innovative solu...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Lead the development of comprehensive cost estimates for multifaceted projects, leveraging cross-disciplinary collaboration and historical data. Drive accurate budgeting processes to ensure alignment...

4 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the development of accurate cost estimates for engineering and construction projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior estimators, and ensure alignment with project goals w...

4 weeks ago

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

$165K - $180K *

Unlock potential by driving innovation as a DevOps Engineer, managing cloud and on-prem infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to enhance national security solutions, leveraging cutting-edge technolog...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Unlock your potential as you design, implement, and manage automation solutions to boost the efficiency, reliability, and scalability of our infrastructure and applications while working closely with...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Unlock potential by designing and managing automation solutions that enhance infrastructure efficiency and scalability while collaborating cross-functionally to streamline CI/CD processes and support...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $170K *

Join a team that's shaping automation in a regulated environment by leading Site Reliability Engineering efforts. Drive technical excellence while mentoring engineers and ensuring high availability in...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Drive your career with a dynamic role in systems engineering, focusing on complex aerospace systems. Collaborate on architecture, safety analysis, and compliance while leading projects and optimizing...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of enterprise architecture by aligning IT strategies and systems with organizational goals. Collaborate with stakeholders, enhance systems, and guide technology decisions to drive suc...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Engineer innovative solutions in the HLA/Immunogenetics Laboratory, providing leadership and technical expertise. Oversee testing procedures, ensure compliance, and mentor staff while maintaining high...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$144K - $208K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring top-tier quality in semiconductor and micro-display materials. You'll lead supplier assessments, enforce quality standards, and collaborate with cross-function...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 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.