Software Infrastructure Engineer Jobs

Software infrastructure engineers build and maintain the foundational systems that applications and engineering teams rely on. Their work can span cloud platforms, distributed services, deployment tooling, networking, storage, and observability. Explore vetted Software Infrastructure Engineer opportunities on Ladders, where listed roles pay $100,000 or more.

What Software Infrastructure Engineers Do

Depending on the organization, infrastructure engineers design scalable systems, automate provisioning and deployments, improve platform reliability, and help teams operate software securely and efficiently. They may develop internal platforms and developer tools, manage cloud environments, optimize performance, or troubleshoot complex production issues.

Common Skills and Technologies

Employers often seek experience with Linux, networking, scripting or systems programming, cloud providers, containers, orchestration, infrastructure as code, and CI/CD. Familiarity with distributed systems, databases, monitoring, incident response, and security practices can also be valuable. Specific requirements vary by role and company.

Career Opportunities

Software infrastructure engineers work across technology companies and other organizations with substantial software operations. Related paths may include platform engineering, site reliability engineering, cloud infrastructure, systems engineering, and infrastructure architecture. Senior and leadership roles may involve setting technical direction, mentoring engineers, and coordinating platform strategy across teams.

Find Software Infrastructure Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Search Software Infrastructure Engineer openings and compare responsibilities, technologies, and work arrangements to find roles aligned with your experience. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping experienced candidates explore their next opportunity.

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$132K - $238K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and integration of cutting-edge electrical systems for data centers. Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams to ensure high-performance solutions in power distributi...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$190K - $220K *

Champion robust data integration while collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and optimize data pipelines, directly influencing our rapidly scaling marketing intelligence platform's succe...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$107K - $204K *

Drive the advancement of data and AI capabilities by designing and delivering scalable software solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement AI/ML technologies, ensuring system reli...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Lead a dynamic engineering team to design and develop complex enterprise applications, ensuring high-quality delivery and technical excellence while mentoring developers and driving modernization effo...

Sterling, VARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$113K - $191K *

Innovate by designing and operating scalable data infrastructure for petabytes of data, enabling customer-facing features and analytics across global industries, while enhancing systems for reliabilit...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate the performance and reliability of our AI-native platform by managing infrastructure, CI/CD processes, and user experience. Shape tooling to boost developer efficiency and ensure a stable, fas...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$139K - $174K *

Join our team to shape the future of our platform by designing robust APIs, improving service connectivity, and evolving legacy systems into modern architectures, all while fostering a collaborative e...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$154K - $260K *

Develop AI-driven workflows to enhance CI/CD systems, ensuring safe, efficient software delivery. Collaborate with teams to reduce tech debt and improve production reliability while scaling engineerin...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive operational excellence by designing and maintaining secure, scalable infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance deployment processes and system observability, ensuring re...

Hoboken, NJRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Transform infrastructure by designing and building scalable GPU systems for AI cloud platforms, focusing on virtualization, Kubernetes, and automation to enhance performance and reliability across mul...

Bellevue, WARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $145K *

Accelerate your career by designing and optimizing secure, scalable cloud infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and ensure high availability for glo...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $250K *

Accelerate your career in a fast-paced environment by driving innovative software solutions for restaurants, improving customer interactions, and fostering seamless operations through team collaborati...

San Mateo, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$113K - $191K *

Contribute to building data-driven safety solutions that enhance real-time insights, integrate AI technologies, and optimize customer experiences, collaborating with teams to create scalable, impactfu...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate quality and automation efforts for enterprise deployments. Collaborate with customers and engineering to develop a robust QA function using agentic tooling, ensuring consistent environments an...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$159K - $215K *

Take ownership of Windows endpoint reliability and lifecycle management. Enhance provisioning, patching, and automation while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive improvements and mentor...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$125K - $170K *

Lead the charge in enhancing Windows endpoint reliability and automation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement best practices, mentor peers, and drive improvements in application deliv...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $128K *

Unlock potential by integrating identity platforms with robust security measures. Collaborate within agile teams to design and maintain APIs, ensuring seamless data flow across federal systems while a...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$229K - $258K *

Empower a dynamic engineering team to deliver innovative security tools. Own product development from roadmap to rollout, fostering collaboration and driving results in a fast-paced environment focuse...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$195K - $264K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of AI-assisted software engineering, leading innovative solutions and transforming development practices to enhance mission-critical capabilities and drive organiz...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$56K - $114K *

Drive the success of secure computing platforms by managing installations, upgrades, and problem resolutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance IT infrastructure, ensuring reliability, performance, an...

Lansing, MIRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$164K - $201K *

Lead the design and implementation of secure enterprise infrastructure solutions, ensuring high availability and scalability for critical missions. Collaborate with teams to optimize IT systems across...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$73K - $102K *

Transform ERP solutions by customizing modules, integrating features, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and enhance system performance while maintaining doc...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Drive the design and development of robotics middleware and frameworks on embedded Linux. Engage in cross-functional collaboration, technical design, and system-level troubleshooting to enhance softwa...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$130K - $155K *

Join a dynamic IT team as you lead a multidisciplinary group in managing a large-scale private-cloud environment, ensuring operational excellence and driving continual service improvement across vario...

Georgia, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform application deployment by collaborating with teams to streamline processes, enhance automation, and ensure high-quality releases across environments while mentoring junior members and drivin...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Software Infrastructure Engineer do?question toggle

    A Software Infrastructure Engineer develops and supports the foundational systems behind software products and engineering workflows. Responsibilities may include cloud infrastructure, distributed systems, deployment automation, platform tools, reliability, and production troubleshooting.

  • What skills are commonly required for Software Infrastructure Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but roles commonly call for experience with Linux, cloud services, networking, scripting or systems programming, containers, infrastructure as code, CI/CD, and monitoring. Distributed systems, security, and incident response experience may also be useful.

  • Are Software Infrastructure Engineer jobs available remotely?question toggle

    Some employers offer remote or hybrid Software Infrastructure Engineer positions, while others require on-site or location-specific work. Check each job listing for its location and work arrangement.

  • What related job titles should I search for?question toggle

    Related titles can include Infrastructure Engineer, Platform Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure Engineer, Site Reliability Engineer, Systems Engineer, and DevOps Engineer. Titles and responsibilities differ across employers.

  • What salary range can I expect for these jobs on Ladders?question toggle

    Ladders features vetted professional job opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Compensation varies by employer, location, seniority, and scope of responsibility; review individual listings for salary details.