Build And Release Engineer Jobs

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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Overview

Open roles7+
Top stateWashington
Top employerApple
Top cityBellevue, WA
Work type86% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Ge Grid Solutions LLC
Senior Build and Release Engineer
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Ge Grid Solutions LLC
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Senior Build and Release Engineer
Ge Grid Solutions LLC
Bellevue, Washington
Cloud & DevOps
Technical Product & Program Management
Software Engineering
DevOps
$149k - $212k/yr
On-Site
Associate's

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Apple
Senior Build and Release Engineer
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Apple
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Senior Build and Release Engineer
Apple
San Francisco, California
Cloud & DevOps
Technical Product & Program Management
DevOps
Technical Program Management
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
$181k - $318k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Apple
Senior Build and Release Engineer
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Apple
Added 3w ago
Senior Build and Release Engineer
Apple
San Francisco, California
Cloud & DevOps
Technical Product & Program Management
DevOps
Technical Program Management
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
$181k - $318k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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GE Vernova
Senior Build and Release Engineer
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GE Vernova
Added 3w ago
Senior Build and Release Engineer
GE Vernova
Bellevue, Washington
Cloud & DevOps
Technical Product & Program Management
Software Engineering
DevOps
$149k - $212k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Artech, LLC
Build and Release Engineer
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Artech, LLC
Added 2mo ago
Build and Release Engineer
Artech, LLC
Portland, Oregon
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Technical Product & Program Management
DevOps
Technical Program Management
On-Site
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Build And Release Engineer Job Market

A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Apple
    Apple2
  • Artech
    Artech2
  • Collabera
    Collabera1
  • GE Vernova
    GE Vernova1
  • Ge Grid Solutions
    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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