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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$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading a technical team to enhance collaboration tools in a dynamic, cloud-based environment. Engage with federal clients, drive Agile practices, and ensure toolset efficiency...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in shaping a new Technical Program Management team, guiding TPMs to deliver impactful results while fostering collaboration across Engineering and Product. Drive strategic planning and...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$185K - $260K *

Champion security excellence by designing and implementing robust software solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance security practices, conduct code reviews, and respond to incidents, ensuring a s...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$388K - $500K+*

Drive impactful solutions for one of the largest CDNs by managing and optimizing our Open Connect platform through scalable microservices and data models, while collaborating with multidisciplinary te...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Transform internal tooling for the WebCompat team by enhancing dashboards and automating reporting processes, fostering a more data-driven approach to site breakage management...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $185K *

Transform the delivery of VMware Cloud Foundation services by leading a dynamic team, ensuring high-quality outcomes, and driving strategic growth in enterprise cloud solutions. Collaborate with stake...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$114K - $252K *

Transform national security oversight by leading AI engineering initiatives that enhance investigative and audit operations within government settings, leveraging enterprise AI solutions to shape stra...

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $286K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead engineering efforts in backend technologies and AI-native applications, driving innovation and operational excellence while mentoring top talent and fostering a culture...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$143K - $286K *

Drive platform-level execution of software and AI/ML systems, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities. Lead cross-functional teams, mentor engineers, and champion DevOps practices to enhance inno...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$150K - $200K *

Join a dynamic team to build scalable web applications and APIs, leveraging modern technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create innovative solutions that enhance business workflows...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$125K - $150K *

Deliver innovative solutions by managing AWS infrastructure, ensuring stability, and automating processes. Collaborate with developers to enhance operational efficiency while maintaining high uptime a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$127K - $143K *

Drive innovative mechanical designs for district energy and low-carbon thermal systems. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, manage projects independently, and build strong client relationships...

Burlington, ONRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$86K - $115K *

Elevate the quality of healthcare technology by owning test strategies for platform components, enhancing automation, and ensuring stability across releases. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by transforming cloud and AI deployment strategies, ensuring efficient technical implementations that drive measurable business impact while collaborating with engineering teams and e...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$152K - $228K *

Lead the charge in system-level design and engineer solutions crossing team boundaries. Empower those around you through coaching while maintaining hands-on involvement. Drive innovation in data engin...

Seattle, WARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $189K *

Manage the design, construction, and maintenance of cloud infrastructure for a federal HCM modernization initiative, ensuring secure, reliable environments and automating deployment processes across m...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $145K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of cloud infrastructure by leading engineering efforts for a cutting-edge Operational Decisioning Platform. Drive innovation, enhance developer experience, and en...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$250K - $362K *

Drive innovation and develop cutting-edge technology solutions that impact a global market. Collaborate with teams to shape product strategies, mentor experts, and influence industry standards while e...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$145K - $150K *

Shape cloud solutions by leading the migration and optimization of the Software Asset Monitoring System within the Azure environment, ensuring robust architecture and operational excellence...

North Charleston, SCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$128K - $171K *

Elevate your career by managing compliance programs, including ISMS and audits. Collaborate across teams to drive security initiatives, ensuring alignment with ISO 27001 and SOC 2 standards. Design an...

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Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$163K - $218K *

Shape the future of information security by maintaining and advancing our ISMS while ensuring ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type 2 compliance. Drive collaborations across teams to build effective processes and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive the development of a cutting-edge routing engine for enterprise contact centers, ensuring real-time distribution of interactions across various channels. Collaborate with cross-functional teams...

Edmonton, ABRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's designing and developing a cutting-edge routing engine for enterprise-scale contact centers, ensuring real-time distribution of interactions across various channels while optimizing...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Empower the future of contact centers by designing and building a cutting-edge routing engine. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, resilient solutions that enhance real-time i...

San Antonio, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $185K *

Shape the future of data engineering by leading the architecture and evolution of a robust enterprise data platform, ensuring reliability and integration across analytics, reporting, and AI capabiliti...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

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.