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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$125K - $150K *

Shape the future of wholesale commerce by architecting and launching high-impact backend solutions. Own essential product initiatives on a mobile-first platform while collaborating with a dynamic team...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$80K - $95K *

Transform the future of engineering by designing HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems for diverse projects. Collaborate with clients and teams from initial field visits to successful construction co...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Collaborate with clients and project teams to design and develop HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems for diverse commercial and institutional projects, ensuring successful project completion from i...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a multidisciplinary team to design and maintain secure DevOps infrastructure for regulated medical software, ensuring compliance and efficient software deployment in clinical environments...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $250K *

Lead the charge in innovating system architecture focused on hardware and software integration. Drive cross-functional decisions and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure designs meet evolving custo...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $225K *

Deliver innovative solutions by driving technical deployments and integrations for complex software implementations across diverse industries, collaborating directly with customer teams to ensure seam...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that drives clinical research in global health, designing evaluation frameworks for AI tools in low-resource contexts. Lead on ensuring accuracy, safety, and real-world usability with a fo...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$142K - $158K *

Elevate your career by leading agile practices across teams, driving coordination, and resolving impediments in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure successful delivery while...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $110K *

Accelerate progress at our manufacturing site by optimizing operations, enhancing quality, and driving cost efficiency. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot issues and implement improvements for saf...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$115K - $160K *

Join a team that's redefining modular construction; lead design efforts, ensuring seamless transitions from drawings to fabrication while guiding a dynamic team through innovative projects that impact...

4 weeks ago

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

$118K - $219K *

Engage in designing and building scalable enterprise software solutions, focusing on cloud-native applications and microservices. Collaborate across teams to deliver secure, resilient platforms that e...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$118K - $219K *

Unlock your potential as a Lead Software Engineer, driving innovation in scalable enterprise solutions. Collaborate across teams to design secure, resilient APIs and cloud-native applications that enh...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$95K - $115K *

Transform complex water/wastewater projects by leading execution, managing budgets, and fostering client relationships. Drive operational excellence while mentoring junior staff and ensuring project s...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to lead complex water/wastewater projects, managing scope, budget, and client relationships while mentoring junior staff and ensuring operational excellence throughout project exec...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $140K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of healthcare tech by leading DevOps initiatives. Design, deploy, and manage secure, scalable Azure cloud environments, driving automation and enhancing software d...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Product Engineer, driving innovation in composite development for high-value aerospace and defense programs while mentoring teams and managing strategic customer rela...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by overseeing maintenance operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and managing engineering projects to enhance guest experiences and protect assets in a dynamic hote...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$100K - $160K *

Champion operational excellence by solving manufacturing challenges, enhancing processes, and ensuring safety compliance. Collaborate with suppliers and teams to drive efficiency and scalability in pr...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$215K - $265K *

Champion a talented full-stack team to innovate transit planning tools, enhancing urban mobility. Lead technical direction, mentor engineers, and drive process improvements for impactful solutions tha...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$96K - $166K *

Optimize data center operations by ensuring peak efficiency of electrical, mechanical, and safety systems. Collaborate with teams to maintain critical infrastructure, troubleshoot issues, and implemen...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$95K - $115K *

Deliver innovative project management expertise to lead complex healthcare and civic projects, ensuring cohesive team collaboration and successful client engagement from concept to completion...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the development of edge software, ensuring robust design and seamless integration across systems. Drive quality standards, mentor engineers, and manage software behavior in the field, all while m...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of edge software by leading design, coding, and release processes. You'll ensure robust integration and fault management while mentoring engineers to elevate thei...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading enterprise AI deployments, transforming data into actionable insights. Collaborate with executives to design scalable systems that enhance operations in aerospace and manuf...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Transform enterprise operations by leading AI-driven deployments, integrating complex data systems, and collaborating with top executives to deliver impactful solutions in aerospace and manufacturing...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.