Release Train Engineer – RTE

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Release Train Engineer focusing on Agile delivery and facilitation for product operations. Leading a collaborative transformation in a dynamic environment.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeMontréal • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$118,700 - CA$145,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in facilitating Agile Release Train events, managing systemic dependencies, and optimizing value flow while coaching delivery teams in a scaled SAFe environment. Proficient in metrics reporting and continuous improvement initiatives to foster a culture of excellence.

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Release Train Engineer (RTE)SAFe RTE CertificationAtlassian Ecosystem (Jira, Confluence)Lean-Agile PrinciplesBilingualism (English and French)

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Hard Skills

Agile Release Train FacilitationProgram Increment Planning (PI Planning)System DemosInspect & Adapt WorkshopsDependency ManagementRisk ManagementValue Flow OptimizationMetrics Collection and ReportingCoaching Scrum MastersStandardization in SAFe

Soft Skills

CoordinationDiplomacyInfluencing Without AuthorityComplexity ManagementCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

SAFe SPC Certification

Industry Keywords

Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)Product Operating ModelContinuous ImprovementDelivery ExcellenceMulti-Team Coordination

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Facilitating Agile Release Train (ART) events: Prepare, facilitate, and follow up on major ART events, especially PI Planning (Program Increment Planning), System Demos, and Inspect & Adapt workshops
Coordination and diplomacy: Ensure synchronization across agile teams (Scrum Masters, Product Owners, Developers) and stakeholders
Systemic dependency and risk management: Look beyond a single team’s scope
Optimizing value flow in service of objectives: Partner with Product Ops and Architecture to maintain a healthy, outcome-oriented flow of work
Metrics and reporting: Collect and communicate train-level progress, quality, and predictability metrics to ensure transparency at all levels
Coaching delivery teams: Coach Scrum Masters and teams to strengthen their stance and effectiveness in day-to-day execution
Standardization and cross-train consistency: Help define and evolve SAFe delivery-related standards to ensure overall consistency while respecting team autonomy
Continuous improvement: Lead improvement initiatives on the delivery dimension and build a sustainable culture of excellence.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 5 years of experience as a Release Train Engineer (RTE), Solution Train Engineer (STE), or experienced Agile Coach in a scaled SAFe environment (multi-team, multi-stakeholder)
Experience in a transformation toward a product operating model is a major asset
SAFe RTE certification required
An active SAFe SPC certification is a strong asset
Strong understanding of Lean-Agile principles beyond theory, with the ability to translate them into concrete actions in the field
Excellent ability to manage complexity, demonstrate diplomacy, and influence without formal authority
Tooling mastery: Advanced experience with the Atlassian ecosystem (Jira, Confluence)
For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking colleagues across the country.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work model
Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year
Multiple benefits offered to support physical and mental wellbeing, including telemedicine, Wellness account and much more
Share plan & other savings: up to 12% of salary or even more