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Build And Release Engineer jobs are open across technology, financial services, healthcare, and defense, at every level from junior to principal, with specializations in CI/CD pipeline engineering, DevOps automation, and release management. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
Essential Functions / Responsibilities:
- Contribute to system integration, DevOps, Continuous Improvement (CI), and Continuous Deployment (CD), while interfacing with the external customers, internal engineering group, and project teams.
- Develop, maintain and evolve on-premise container-based deployment infrastructure, Ansible infrastructure, Maven / Jenkins / Artifactory build infrastructure, and related systems while evaluating and deploying new tools.
- Evolve on-premise software pipeline infrastructure to include complete chain of custody security.
- Provide customer support and guidance to adopt the same infrastructure-as-code tooling that is utilized in-house.
- Support the deployment and operation of our product at the customer site.
- Work with software developers to implement and integrate system changes to meet the customer’s needs.
- Work with customer throughout the project life cycle to support the CI/CD setup at customer’s site.
- Participate in testing of the integrated system.
- Identify the need for changes whether they are defects or new enhancements.
- Proactively identify system problems, failures, and areas for improvement.
- Track issue resolution and document solutions implemented and create troubleshooting guides.
- Interact with Product Development Team, Customers, Solution Providers (Partner / Integrators), and other cross-functional teams as required.
- Effectively apply standard execution methodologies and processes.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Qualifications / Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related. Five (5) years of progressive experience in DevOps (CI/CD), software development, Enterprise System Integration, or a combination thereof. Employer will accept a Master’s degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related and two (2) years of experience in DevOps (CI/CD), software development, Enterprise System Integration, or a combination thereof in lieu of a Bachelor's degree or equivalent and five (5) years of progressive experience as described above.
Work experience to include:
- Developing, managing, and supporting software used for Bulk Electrical Systems, and Bulk Energy Markets;
- DevOps, GitOps, CI/CD, and source control management;
- Git, Maven, Jenkins, Artifactory, and Ansible;
- Kubernetes and containerization;
- Managing Kubernetes deployments with ArgoCD;
- Deploying microservices into k8s clusters;
- Helm Charts; and
- Using logging and monitoring tools to include: Splunk, Elasticsearch, Kibana, Prometheus and Jaeger.
100% remote position reporting to GE Energy Management Services LLC in Bellevue, WA. Candidate may live anywhere in the continental U.S. GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
For U.S. based positions only, the pay range for this position is $149,240-$212,202 annually. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for 10% variable incentive compensation. Available health and welfare benefits include healthcare, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage; savings account options (such as a Health Care Flexible Savings Account, Health Reimbursement Account, Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Account, and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account); and an employee assistance program. Additional benefits include a defined contribution 401(k) plan, employee life insurance, optional dependent life insurance, employee accidental death or dismemberment insurance coverage, short-term disability, optional long-term disability, pre-tax transportation/commuter program, paid holidays, paid time off, parental leave, a layoff plan for salaried employees, tuition refund program, use of CariLoop, adoption assistance, optional identity theft prevention insurance, optional personal legal assistance, and optional personal excess liability insurance.
GE Energy Management Services LLC will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Apple2

- Artech2

- Collabera1

- GE Vernova1

- Ge Grid Solutions1

Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services3
- Electronics & Hardware2
- Automotive1
- Energy1
- Technology & Software1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in build and release engineer jobs.
- Hands-on experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions
- Proficiency with scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or Groovy for build automation
- Experience with containerization and orchestration tools including Docker and Kubernetes
- Familiarity with source control workflows in Git including branching strategies and release tagging
- Knowledge of artifact management systems such as Artifactory or Nexus
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field
Tips for Your Build And Release Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to pipeline tools
List the specific CI/CD platforms you've configured, such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions, and name the exact pipelines you owned end-to-end. Recruiters scan for tool names, not general phrases like 'managed builds.'
Quantify deployment frequency and reliability
Hiring managers for this role care about outcomes. Replace vague claims with concrete ones: how often you shipped, how you cut build times, or how you reduced failed deployments. Numbers make your experience verifiable and distinguishable.
Filter openings by your artifact management experience
Many build and release engineer listings specify Artifactory, Nexus, or similar repositories. If you have hands-on experience with one, use that as a filter when searching so you apply to roles where you're a direct match.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists build and release engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for a live pipeline debugging exercise
Technical interviews for this role often include a broken CI configuration or a failing build script you must diagnose in real time. Practice reading pipeline YAML and identifying misconfigurations under a time constraint before your interview.
Negotiate scope, not just salary
In offer discussions, ask which environments you'd own, whether the role includes on-call rotation, and how release decisions are made. These details define your day-to-day and are easier to negotiate before you start than after.
Build And Release Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most build and release engineers?
The companies hiring the most build and release engineers right now include Apple, Artech, and Collabera, with the largest share of openings in Washington, Oregon, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand is especially concentrated in technology, defense contracting, and financial services firms.
How many build and release engineer jobs are remote?
About 14% of build and release engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, making it one of the more location-flexible engineering disciplines. Roles focused purely on pipeline configuration and automation tooling tend to be the most remote-friendly, while positions involving on-premises infrastructure or government systems more often require on-site presence.
How do you become a build and release engineer?
Start by building a foundation in software development and version control, then learn a CI/CD platform such as Jenkins or GitHub Actions by configuring pipelines in personal or open-source projects. Gain hands-on experience with scripting, containerization, and artifact management. Many professionals move into this role from developer, QA automation, or systems administration backgrounds as they take on more ownership of the build and deployment process.
Can you get hired as a build and release engineer without much experience?
Yes, entry-level build and release engineer roles exist, particularly at companies growing their DevOps practices. Demonstrating a working CI/CD pipeline you built yourself, even for a side project, carries significant weight. Contributing to open-source build tooling or earning a cloud provider certification in DevOps or automation shows employers you can handle the fundamentals before you have a long professional history.
What does the build and release engineer interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a recruiter or hiring manager screen focused on your pipeline experience and tool familiarity. A technical round follows, which often includes a live or take-home exercise where you configure, troubleshoot, or optimize a CI/CD workflow. Final rounds usually involve system design discussions around release strategies, environment management, and rollback procedures, plus a conversation with the engineering team about day-to-day workflow.
Where can I find and apply to build and release engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to build and release engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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