Release Engineer Jobs
Release Engineer jobs are open across software, fintech, healthcare technology, and enterprise SaaS at every level from associate to staff and principal, with specializations in CI/CD pipeline development, build automation, and release orchestration. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Must Have Technical/Functional Skills
- Technical: Java, Java script, Python, HTML, CSS, Typescript, MySQL, PHP, BASH, Linux, Equinox Hub, XStore, Oracle SQL
- Automation Tools: SaltStack
- Tools: Git, JIRA, ServiceNow, Cherwell
- Functional: General Retail, Retail Point of Sale, Store Systems
- Framework: ITIL (Incident Mgmt, Problem Mgmt, Release, Configuration Mgmt)
Roles & Responsibilities
- Responsible for managing and supporting enterprise-scale Point-of-Sale (POS) systems and retail IT infrastructure across 1,000+ stores.
- Oversees release management, deployment, and system administration, ensuring stability and seamless software rollouts using tools such as SaltStack and Jira.
- Develops automation scripts (Bash) to enhance helpdesk troubleshooting and operational efficiency. Maintains DEV/QA lab environments and production systems, including register imaging, configuration, and monitoring of data ingestion processes.
- Leads incident management and Tier 3 support operations, conducting daily triage meetings, resolving escalations, and minimizing store downtime.
- Manages large-scale assets including pinpad terminals and POS registers, while executing database updates and troubleshooting complex issues using SQL.
- Coordinates cross-functional IT activities, organizes release schedules, and drives collaboration through regular sync meetings.
- Plays a key role in POS upgrades, store rollouts, and enterprise transformation initiatives including self-checkout implementation.
- Additionally responsible for process improvement and team enablement, including onboarding programs, training, and mentoring.
- Acts as a lead, providing guidance across multiple IT tiers and ensuring high service delivery standards.
TCS Employee Benefits Summary:
- Discretionary Annual Incentive.
- Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.
- Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.
- Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.
- Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.
- Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.
- Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.
Salary Range
$70,000-$90,000 a year
Location
Nashville, TN
Job Function
TECHNOLOGY
Role
Engineer
Job Id
417214
Desired Skills
CSS | HTML | Java | PHP | Python | MySql
Must Have Technical/Functional Skills
- Technical: Java, Java script, Python, HTML, CSS, Typescript, MySQL, PHP, BASH, Linux, Equinox Hub, XStore, Oracle SQL
- Automation Tools: SaltStack
- Tools: Git, JIRA, ServiceNow, Cherwell
- Functional: General Retail, Retail Point of Sale, Store Systems
- Framework: ITIL (Incident Mgmt, Problem Mgmt, Release, Configuration Mgmt)
Roles & Responsibilities
- Responsible for managing and supporting enterprise-scale Point-of-Sale (POS) systems and retail IT infrastructure across 1,000+ stores.
- Oversees release management, deployment, and system administration, ensuring stability and seamless software rollouts using tools such as SaltStack and Jira.
- Develops automation scripts (Bash) to enhance helpdesk troubleshooting and operational efficiency. Maintains DEV/QA lab environments and production systems, including register imaging, configuration, and monitoring of data ingestion processes.
- Leads incident management and Tier 3 support operations, conducting daily triage meetings, resolving escalations, and minimizing store downtime.
- Manages large-scale assets including pinpad terminals and POS registers, while executing database updates and troubleshooting complex issues using SQL.
- Coordinates cross-functional IT activities, organizes release schedules, and drives collaboration through regular sync meetings.
- Plays a key role in POS upgrades, store rollouts, and enterprise transformation initiatives including self-checkout implementation.
- Additionally responsible for process improvement and team enablement, including onboarding programs, training, and mentoring.
- Acts as a lead, providing guidance across multiple IT tiers and ensuring high service delivery standards.
TCS Employee Benefits Summary:
- Discretionary Annual Incentive.
- Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.
- Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.
- Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.
- Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.
- Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.
- Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.
Salary Range
$70,000-$90,000 a year
Location
Nashville, TN
Job Function
TECHNOLOGY
Role
Engineer
Job Id
417214
Desired Skills
CSS | HTML | Java | PHP | Python | MySql
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Find Release Engineer JobsRelease Engineer Job Market
A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Stellantis29
- Capgemini5
- Apple4
- General Motors (GM)4
- Rivian4
Top Industries Hiring
- Automotive40
- Technology & Software34
- Consulting & Professional Services23
- Electronics & Hardware13
- Banking & Financial Services6
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in release engineer jobs.
- Experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or CircleCI
- Proficiency with containerization and orchestration platforms including Docker and Kubernetes
- Scripting ability in at least one language such as Python, Bash, or Groovy for build and release automation
- Familiarity with version control workflows, branching strategies, and merge pipeline governance in Git
- Experience with artifact management tools such as Nexus or Artifactory and release versioning standards
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience
Tips for Your Release Engineer Job Search
Quantify pipeline impact on your resume
Release engineer resumes that land interviews show measurable outcomes: deployment frequency improvements, mean time to recovery reductions, or rollback success rates. Replace vague descriptions of tools you used with the business result those tools produced.
Match your stack to the job posting
Release engineer roles vary sharply by toolchain. A listing that emphasizes Jenkins and Ansible is a different team culture from one built on GitHub Actions and ArgoCD. Tailor your resume's tools section to mirror the exact stack in each posting before applying.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists release engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target companies mid-deployment-maturity
Companies scaling from manual deploys to full automation hire release engineers most aggressively. Look for job descriptions that mention 'maturing our CI/CD practice' or 'standardizing release processes' as signals the role has real scope and budget.
Prepare a live pipeline walkthrough for interviews
Many release engineer interviews include a technical screen where you narrate a pipeline you built from trigger to production artifact. Have a real example ready that covers branching strategy, testing gates, and deployment approvals so you can discuss tradeoffs confidently.
Negotiate scope before negotiating title
Release engineer offers at the same salary level can differ dramatically in on-call burden, deployment authority, and access to production. Before accepting, ask how many deployments happen per week and who holds incident responsibility to understand the real scope of the role.
Release Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most release engineers?
The companies hiring the most release engineers right now include Stellantis, Capgemini, and Apple, with the largest share of openings in Michigan, California, and Georgia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand is concentrated in software product companies and regulated industries where controlled deployment practices are required.
How many release engineer jobs are remote?
About 20% of release engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how much of the work happens through cloud-based tooling and shared dashboards rather than on-site infrastructure. Roles focused on pipeline development and build automation are the most likely to be listed as remote, while positions with hands-on data center or hardware deployment responsibilities tend to require more in-office time.
How do you become a release engineer?
Most release engineers start in a software development, QA, or systems administration role and move into release work by owning deployment processes on their team. Building fluency in CI/CD tools, scripting, and version control workflows is the practical foundation. From there, taking on incident response, on-call rotations, and cross-team release coordination builds the judgment and systems thinking the role requires at senior levels.
Can you get hired as a release engineer with little experience?
Entry-level release engineer roles exist, and they typically look for candidates who have automated a build or deployment process in a personal project, internship, or previous job, even if the scope was small. Contributing to open-source CI/CD tooling, completing a cloud platform certification, and being able to walk through a pipeline you built end-to-end are more persuasive than years of experience alone at the junior level.
What does the release engineer interview process look like?
Release engineer interviews typically include an initial recruiter screen, a technical phone interview covering CI/CD concepts and tool experience, and a live or take-home exercise where you design or debug a pipeline. Later rounds often include a system design discussion focused on deployment strategies, rollback procedures, and environment promotion. Behavioral questions usually center on incident response, cross-team coordination, and how you have reduced deployment risk.
Where can I find and apply to release engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to 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 level, preferred stack, and location, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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