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Release Train Engineer jobs are open across defense, financial services, healthcare, and enterprise technology, from mid-level to principal and program director, with specializations in SAFe implementation, Agile coaching, and large-scale program coordination. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end delivery of finance technology initiatives, coordinating across software engineering, data engineering, AI engineering, architecture, and business stakeholders
- Drive release planning, dependency management, risk mitigation, and execution cadence across multiple agile teams
- Ensure solutions are engineered using scalable, secure, maintainable software design and architecture practices
- Partner with Data Engineers and AI Engineers to integrate data pipelines, semantic layers, RAG capabilities, vector databases, and AI services into production solutions
- Establish and manage CI/CD pipelines, release governance, deployment automation, and operational readiness processes
- Coordinate with security, privacy, compliance, and governance teams to ensure solutions satisfy enterprise standards
- Implement monitoring, observability, automated testing, quality controls, and incident management processes to maintain platform reliability
- Support experimentation, A/B testing, value measurement, and production rollout strategies for AI-enabled platform capabilities
- Drive documentation, knowledge transfer, and transition to steady-state support and operations, mentoring engineering teams in agile delivery, DevOps, and engineering best practices
- Use enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline workflows, automate repetitive tasks, and apply responsible review practices to ensure quality and accuracy of technical deliverables
- 5+ years of experience in software engineering, technical delivery, release management, or related technical leadership roles
- 2+ years of experience with modern software development practices, APIs, cloud platforms, CI/CD, and DevOps tooling
- 1+ years of experience leading large-scale, cross-functional technology initiatives and release planning in agile environments
- 1+ years of strong stakeholder management, communication, and facilitation skills, with a proven ability to balance delivery velocity with governance, quality, and platform stability
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (OR 4+ additional years of software engineering or technical delivery experience in lieu of a degree)
- Experience serving as a Release Train Engineer (RTE), Technical Program Manager, Engineering Lead, or Solution Delivery Lead
- Experience supporting finance, FP&A, accounting, treasury, tax, or corporate reporting functions
- Experience deploying AI, machine learning, or generative AI solutions within a large enterprise environment
- Familiarity with Azure DevOps, GitHub, Jira, or similar delivery management platforms
- Solid understanding of enterprise security, privacy, compliance, and operational risk management
- Demonstrated familiarity with modern data and AI architectures, including cloud data platforms, APIs, vector databases, semantic retrieval, or generative AI solutions
- All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $91,700 - $163,700 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
#RPO #GREEN
You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end delivery of finance technology initiatives, coordinating across software engineering, data engineering, AI engineering, architecture, and business stakeholders
- Drive release planning, dependency management, risk mitigation, and execution cadence across multiple agile teams
- Ensure solutions are engineered using scalable, secure, maintainable software design and architecture practices
- Partner with Data Engineers and AI Engineers to integrate data pipelines, semantic layers, RAG capabilities, vector databases, and AI services into production solutions
- Establish and manage CI/CD pipelines, release governance, deployment automation, and operational readiness processes
- Coordinate with security, privacy, compliance, and governance teams to ensure solutions satisfy enterprise standards
- Implement monitoring, observability, automated testing, quality controls, and incident management processes to maintain platform reliability
- Support experimentation, A/B testing, value measurement, and production rollout strategies for AI-enabled platform capabilities
- Drive documentation, knowledge transfer, and transition to steady-state support and operations, mentoring engineering teams in agile delivery, DevOps, and engineering best practices
- Use enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline workflows, automate repetitive tasks, and apply responsible review practices to ensure quality and accuracy of technical deliverables
- 5+ years of experience in software engineering, technical delivery, release management, or related technical leadership roles
- 2+ years of experience with modern software development practices, APIs, cloud platforms, CI/CD, and DevOps tooling
- 1+ years of experience leading large-scale, cross-functional technology initiatives and release planning in agile environments
- 1+ years of strong stakeholder management, communication, and facilitation skills, with a proven ability to balance delivery velocity with governance, quality, and platform stability
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (OR 4+ additional years of software engineering or technical delivery experience in lieu of a degree)
- Experience serving as a Release Train Engineer (RTE), Technical Program Manager, Engineering Lead, or Solution Delivery Lead
- Experience supporting finance, FP&A, accounting, treasury, tax, or corporate reporting functions
- Experience deploying AI, machine learning, or generative AI solutions within a large enterprise environment
- Familiarity with Azure DevOps, GitHub, Jira, or similar delivery management platforms
- Solid understanding of enterprise security, privacy, compliance, and operational risk management
- Demonstrated familiarity with modern data and AI architectures, including cloud data platforms, APIs, vector databases, semantic retrieval, or generative AI solutions
- All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $91,700 - $163,700 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
#RPO #GREEN
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in release train engineer jobs.
- SAFe Release Train Engineer or SAFe Program Consultant certification from Scaled Agile
- Experience facilitating PI Planning events across multiple Agile teams
- Proficiency with Agile lifecycle management tools such as Jira Align or Rally
- 5 or more years of experience in Agile program or project delivery roles
- Strong ability to identify, track, and resolve cross-team dependencies and program risks
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, business, or a related field
Tips for Your Release Train Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to SAFe metrics
Release train engineer roles expect proof of program-level outcomes, not just team ceremonies. Quantify PI planning cycles you've run, the number of Agile Release Trains you've coordinated, and dependency reduction results rather than listing SAFe practices generically.
Get your SAFe certification current
Many job postings require an active SAFe Release Train Engineer or SAFe Program Consultant credential. Check that your certification isn't lapsed before applying, because hiring managers screen for this before reviewing the rest of your application.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists release train engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by ART size and program complexity
Filter openings by the number of teams in the ART or by program scope when the listing includes that detail. Your experience running a five-team train doesn't translate the same way as running fifteen teams, so matching scale saves time for both sides.
Prepare a PI planning facilitation story
Interviewers for release train engineer roles almost always ask you to walk through how you plan and facilitate a Program Increment event. Prepare a specific example with the number of teams, the cadence you set, how you handled dependency conflicts, and what you improved in the next PI.
Negotiate against the full program delivery scope
When discussing compensation, anchor your ask to the complexity of the program you'll own, not just your years of experience. Roles overseeing multiple ARTs or critical regulatory programs carry more leverage than a title alone suggests.
Release Train Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most release train engineers?
Humana, Parsons, and LPL Financial are hiring the most release train engineers right now, with openings concentrated in Virginia, District of Columbia, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Defense contractors, large financial institutions, and enterprise technology companies consistently make up the bulk of active postings.
How many release train engineer jobs are remote?
About 87% of release train engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting strong demand for distributed program facilitation. Roles focused on coaching and metrics reporting tend to be the most remote-friendly, while positions tied to on-site PI Planning ceremonies or government contract work are more likely to require an in-person presence.
How do you become a release train engineer?
Start by building several years of hands-on experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach at the team level, then move into coordinating work across multiple teams in a program context. Earn your SAFe Release Train Engineer certification through Scaled Agile to signal program-level competency to employers. Practical experience running PI Planning events and managing cross-team dependency boards is what most hiring managers weigh most heavily.
How do you get hired as a release train engineer with limited experience?
Move into the role from a senior Scrum Master or Agile Coach position where you've already supported PI Planning or facilitated Scrum of Scrums across teams. Earning your SAFe RTE certification before applying removes one common screening barrier. Highlight any work you've done tracking program-level risks, coordinating with Product Management, or standing in for a release train engineer during coverage gaps, because that hands-on context matters more than formal title history.
What does the release train engineer interview process look like?
Most release train engineer interviews run three to four rounds, starting with a recruiter screen focused on your SAFe background and certification status. A technical or functional round follows, where you'll walk through how you facilitate PI Planning, manage risks across an ART, and resolve cross-team dependency conflicts. Final rounds typically involve a panel with program leadership or senior Agile coaches and may include a scenario exercise or presentation on how you'd approach a specific program challenge.
Where can I find and apply to release train engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to release train engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your SAFe experience, program scale, and industry background, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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