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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$73K - $139K *

Shape the future by providing expert support in software troubleshooting and diagnostics, collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve complex technical issues and enhance customer satisfactio...

Dallas, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $174K *

Join our team to optimize product support and drive software engineering excellence. Utilize your expertise in troubleshooting and technical analysis to enhance customer experience and advance product...

Dallas, TXRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$195K - $236K *

Optimize our identity and access platform by leading a skilled engineering team. Drive technical direction, manage architecture decisions, and enhance security practices while fostering collaboration...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$155K - $180K *

Drive the evolution of cloud-native infrastructure, leading initiatives in AWS, Kubernetes, and Terraform. Enhance automation, optimize costs, and enforce security while mentoring teams to elevate Dev...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$100K - $120K *

Develop user-facing features and improve systems by leveraging software architecture, APIs, and cloud technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, maintainable solutions...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $173K *

Innovate by solving complex problems and building cloud-native solutions. Collaborate in an agile environment, delivering impactful software while utilizing modern technologies related to AI, Java, AW...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $114K *

Innovate by designing scalable deployment pipelines and enhancing continuous delivery practices. Collaborate with teams to deliver secure, reliable DevOps solutions across multiple environments, ensur...

Dallas, TXRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Grow your career with a leading AI inference platform, optimizing GPU performance and collaborating with teams to enhance execution. Drive innovation in low-level coding and hardware integration for c...

Austin, TXRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Engineer scalable AI platform solutions, collaborating across teams to enhance infrastructure for secure model access and observability. Drive technical roadmaps and mentor junior engineers while ensu...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Engage as a Design Engineer, bridging design and engineering to create user-centric interfaces. Architect smooth interactions within our platform while implementing a robust design system that enhance...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$113K - $178K *

Drive your career with a senior role focused on software development for control room simulators, collaborating with engineers to enhance plant models and ensure high-quality deliverables in a dynamic...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $150K *

Engage in innovative engineering by developing and maintaining cutting-edge frameworks and hosting platforms. Collaborate closely across teams and mentor junior developers in a dynamic and fast-paced...

Seattle, WARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Tackle complex problems by implementing ServiceNow solutions for top clients. Collaborate with a dynamic team, ensuring quality and efficiency in digital transformation projects, while delivering impa...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Take ownership of complex data infrastructure design and automation, ensuring reliable pipelines and mentoring peers. Elevate team performance by enhancing CI/CD processes while working independently...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$151K - $220K *

Transform the future of technology by leading platform engineering initiatives, driving innovation, and delivering high-quality solutions across diverse client projects while mentoring teams and foste...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$190K - $200K *

Lead the charge in electrical engineering excellence across multiple campuses, ensuring robust design, validation, and energization of critical infrastructure while integrating onsite generation solut...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$113K - $254K *

Innovate and lead the design of scalable software solutions, enhancing automation and modernizing workflows within the Global Forwarding platform while mentoring engineers and driving technical excell...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$117K - $195K *

Transform ServiceNow solutions by designing, developing, and deploying customized applications. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance and optimize performance across various modules while...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$148K - $263K *

Join a team that's dedicated to developing innovative ServiceNow solutions, enhancing system performance, and ensuring compliance with federal security frameworks while collaborating with stakeholders...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$208K - $234K *

Drive the growth of Honeycomb Private Cloud by leading a senior engineering team, enhancing customer relationships, and ensuring operational excellence across multiple engineering domains. Collaborate...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $170K *

Elevate employee experiences by leading the design and implementation of integrated HR Service Delivery solutions leveraging ServiceNow and Microsoft technologies...

Virginia, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Empower a high-performing engineering team to build and deliver innovative software solutions. Lead architecture decisions, ensure code quality, and enhance production health while cultivating team gr...

Sacramento, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$243K - $318K *

Elevate your career by providing technical leadership across Dev AI platforms. Shape architectural strategies, drive cross-organizational initiatives, and enhance engineering quality while collaborati...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $210K *

Empower Federal agencies by architecting and delivering AI-assisted software solutions. Responsible for client engagement, technology integration, and ensuring that production-ready solutions meet ope...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$189K - $290K *

Elevate your career by architecting next-gen virtual development platforms. Collaborate on distributed simulation systems, AI-enhanced workflows, and cloud-native solutions, driving innovation in auto...

Milford, MIRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.