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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$140K - $190K *

Innovate software solutions in dynamic environments, collaborating with operators and engineers to rapidly prototype and deploy mission-critical capabilities. Leverage your technical expertise to inte...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$172K - $240K *

Join a team that's redefining AI security! As a Principal AI Security Engineer, you'll lead assessments, design controls, and partner with teams to ensure safe AI adoption across the enterprise, drivi...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Provide expert design and consultation for innovative water resources projects, collaborating with stakeholders and ensuring compliance with standards while maintaining project timelines and quality...

San Juan, PRRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$140K - $160K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic team in optimizing the Azure DevSecOps environment, ensuring security, and driving operational excellence across critical engineering functions for mission suc...

North Charleston, SCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Transform the integration landscape by designing and managing CI/CD pipelines, APIs, and infrastructure for hybrid environments, ensuring seamless operations and high-quality software delivery for mis...

San Antonio, TXRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$118K - $186K *

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $120K *

Lead the charge in quality engineering for critical assessment platforms, driving testing excellence and automation maturity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliability and scalabil...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$135K - $160K *

Transform the future of autonomous ground support equipment by leading product strategy and roadmap development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure safety, performance, and reliability...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $100K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic team of developers to deliver high-quality software solutions, collaborating with stakeholders, and driving strategic project initiatives while fostering a cultur...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$157K - $238K *

Join a team that's redefining security by leveraging AI to enhance application safety. You'll assess vulnerabilities, develop innovative security solutions, and shape the AI security strategy across t...

Denver, CORemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$157K - $238K *

Lead the charge in enhancing application security by integrating AI-driven solutions, conducting assessments, and shaping the AI security strategy across the organization. Collaborate with cross-funct...

Seattle, WARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Partner with us to design and maintain a scalable ServiceNow platform, ensuring architectural integrity and performance. Lead technical solutions, collaborate with teams, and communicate effectively w...

Orlando, FLRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$96K - $120K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of digital banking by leading complex client implementations, resolving advanced technical issues, and ensuring successful delivery of innovative solutions that al...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $165K *

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Engineer resilient backend solutions for privileged account discovery, enhancing security while navigating complex, customer-deployed environments. Collaborate on data-processing workflows using cutti...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$64K - $147K *

Join a dynamic team to design, develop, and support innovative applications and systems. Leverage your coding expertise in various languages to enhance software solutions while ensuring adherence to i...

Lansing, MIRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$104K - $166K *

Transform cloud reliability by designing Python-based AWS solutions and engineering tools. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance platform performance and implement SRE best practices, ens...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

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San Francisco, CARemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$100K - $300K *

Join a team that's embedding security into every software development phase, enhancing product safety and reliability while directly influencing our technology offerings. You'll collaborate with engin...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Drive the implementation and support of automation and orchestration platforms, collaborating with technology teams to enhance processes and develop reusable web applications, ensuring high availabili...

Vienna, VARemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $100K *

Lead the charge in elevating cloud infrastructure through advanced Linux systems administration, mentoring, and project management in a high-growth tech environment...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $185K *

Lead cross-functional teams to drive excellence in software development for a SaaS platform, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes while fostering a collaborative engineering culture. Inn...

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the development of software systems for autonomous aviation, managing architecture, integration, and performance across airborne, ground, and cloud environments to enhance operation and reliabili...

Mountain View, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by designing and maintaining automation workflows across IT systems and SaaS platforms. Collaborate with teams to develop integrations and optimize processes, enhancing operational ef...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information 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.