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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$104K - $166K *

Drive automation excellence by developing robust solutions that enhance infrastructure efficiency and enable self-service across the organization, supporting strategic initiatives for the Federal Rese...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Champion the management of mainframe outsourcing, ensuring optimal performance and vendor accountability while providing technical leadership and support for mainframe technologies across the organiza...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining IT infrastructure by leading innovative solutions in systems engineering, cloud migration, and automation. Drive operational excellence while collaborating across teams t...

Bentonville, ARRemote

6 days ago

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

$114K - $252K *

Lead the charge in architecting and implementing a cutting-edge AI platform for federal oversight, driving innovation with technical leadership and ensuring security and compliance across complex clou...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$194K - $272K *

Drive modernization efforts across complex infrastructure programs, collaborating with engineering teams to ensure successful execution and alignment with long-term strategies. Leverage technical expe...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$125K - $150K *

Drive platform architecture and strategy, owning scalable production environments. Lead cross-team collaboration, mentor engineers, and advocate for DevSecOps practices while solving complex technical...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative, AI-powered financial audit solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design agent-driven experiences and own complex onboarding workflows for major...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$92K - $154K *

Unlock potential by leading complex, cross-functional projects in a fast-paced infrastructure environment, driving execution among diverse technical and business teams, while adapting to evolving prio...

Colorado, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $115K *

Transform Technology operations by designing and implementing automation solutions that enhance efficiency, reduce manual tasks, and support continuous improvement across various teams and projects...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $145K *

Grow with us as you manage and scale cutting-edge infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance for a rapidly expanding system serving millions of requests daily. Collaborate in a hands-on role where y...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$152K - $175K *

Champion the security of GPU cloud infrastructure by architecting solutions that ensure robust tenant isolation, securing systems from vulnerabilities, and implementing innovative code at the OS level...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Innovate within the AI Platform team by designing and operating core components for AI-driven solutions, focusing on model serving, agentic infrastructure, or observability. Collaborate across teams t...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing robust ML infrastructure and scalable applications, driving solutions for large-scale challenges while ensuring high-quality software design and functionality in a fast-p...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $200K *

Transform backend systems by leveraging Java and Kotlin to enhance patch management capabilities for millions of endpoints. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, high-quality so...

Texas, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$114K - $252K *

Inspire innovation by developing scalable cloud software solutions that enhance mission-critical operations in a collaborative environment, translating complex requirements into secure tools on Google...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$220K - $260K *

Innovate secure identity management practices by defining and developing authentication, authorization, and delegation systems for agentic AI applications. This role requires a strategic leader with a...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$94K - $176K *

Drive innovation in document processing by leading high-impact projects, shaping architecture, and optimizing performance in a queue-driven pipeline. Collaborate across teams to enhance AI products an...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$175K - $250K *

Shape the cloud infrastructure for AI agents, ensuring secure, scalable solutions that enhance customer workflows. Lead architectural decisions, establish standards, and drive innovation in a dynamic...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $200K *

Join our team to shape the future of construction tech by building impactful tools for professionals. Leverage your expertise to create user-focused solutions that enhance productivity, reliability, a...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $170K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your expertise in GKE and cloud technologies to enhance our Tiny Homes support systems, driving scalable solutions for containerized workloads and fostering innovative c...

Georgia, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$168K - $177K *

Empower advertisers by leading high-impact projects that enhance campaign management, optimize platform health, and drive revenue growth through innovative backend services and APIs. Collaborate acros...

CanadaRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$214K - $226K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of reliability in technology. Lead and mentor Site Reliability Engineers to enhance system performance, scalability, and operational excellence while collaboratin...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$183K - $193K *

Champion reliability and scalability by leading a Site Reliability Engineering team. Drive technical initiatives, enhance operational excellence, and foster collaboration across engineering teams to e...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$103K - $181K *

Join a dynamic team to automate and enhance software delivery for critical systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system reliability and performance while supporting national secur...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$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...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer 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.