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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$162K - $342K *

Drive innovation by designing and integrating AI-powered features into applications, ensuring high performance and scalability in a cloud environment while collaborating across teams to enhance user e...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Transform change management initiatives by guiding employees through transitions, ensuring they are equipped and engaged. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to minimize resistance, drive adoption...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $145K *

Lead transformative workplace changes by empowering teams and driving engagement through effective communication and strategy. Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure smooth transitions a...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Elevate transportation engineering by leading complex design projects, mentoring engineers, and ensuring high-quality deliverables. Collaborate with clients and teams to drive technical excellence and...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $140K *

Unlock your potential as a DevOps Engineer, tackling cloud and on-prem infrastructure. Lead automation and enhance our systems' reliability and scalability in a hybrid environment with a passionate te...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$108K - $130K *

Elevate network engineering capabilities by providing comprehensive support across the lifecycle of tactical network systems, ensuring secure information exchange and compliance within multidisciplina...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $250K *

Join a team that's building cutting-edge cybersecurity products from inception. You will architect and implement large-scale systems, focusing on embedded solutions and software management while advan...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$93K - $114K *

Join a team that's committed to ensuring seamless operations of USDA's eWCMD application. You'll oversee maintenance, coordinate issue resolution, and maintain compliance while managing resources to d...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Shape the future of wastewater operations by managing field deployments, logistics, and partner communications. Drive project success through effective coordination and troubleshooting, ensuring optim...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $120K *

Help us streamline operations by managing field deployments, logistics, and partner communications. You'll ensure project success through effective coordination, data tracking, and troubleshooting, wh...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$59K - $118K *

Advance your career by providing essential technical support and system administration in a dynamic healthcare environment. Collaborate with teams to ensure reliable service delivery, enhancing patien...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive innovation in high-tech product development, leading cross-functional teams to enhance energy efficiency and performance. Oversee projects from business case to commercialization, ensuring align...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $120K *

Develop and optimize Electronic Research Administration systems, collaborating with stakeholders to enhance workflows, streamline processes, and execute strategic initiatives that support research adm...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $120K *

Transform railway systems by leading RAM engineering activities across all project phases, ensuring reliability and performance meet operational and contractual standards while collaborating with mult...

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

$109K - $137K *

Drive innovation by optimizing DRAM and NAND test methodologies, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product performance and quality while ensuring reliable testing processes and data...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $137K *

Lead a dynamic engineering team to enhance GMP compliance and project delivery. Collaborate across functions to ensure operational readiness and continuous improvement in a fast-paced pharmaceutical e...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Inspire environmental excellence by managing complex projects that shape sustainable solutions, fostering client relationships, and leading dedicated teams to meet regulatory standards and deliver imp...

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

$191K - $293K *

Drive the design and development of scalable backend services, ensuring reliable data delivery from Tanium to external systems. Mentor engineers and shape technical direction while enhancing observabi...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$191K - $293K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data integration by designing and building scalable backend services. Lead technical direction, mentor engineers, and ensure reliable data delivery to enhance...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$97K - $143K *

Launch innovative product development initiatives by managing cross-functional teams. Oversee project timelines, budgets, and quality to ensure successful outcomes in a dynamic environment, driving co...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$113K - $165K *

Lead the charge in executing impactful manufacturing projects to enhance operations. Drive new product launches, manage project portfolios, and partner with teams to meet quality and capacity goals at...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Drive innovation in battery design and energy storage solutions, leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality systems for vehicle production while ensuring safety and manufacturability in me...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential by leading Quality Engineering initiatives. You'll drive continuous improvement, manage customer complaints, and ensure compliance while collaborating with a dynamic team in a re...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Manage quality assurance efforts across major construction scopes, ensuring compliance with standards and specifications. Drive a culture of excellence and continuous improvement throughout the projec...

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

$80K - $95K *

Engage in innovative project planning and execution as a key member of a dynamic technical team, mentoring peers while managing IT environments globally for enhanced operations and continuous improvem...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information 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.