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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Director, Software Engineering - Enterprise Infrastructure
$215K - $352K *
Lead the strategy and execution of enterprise infrastructure, ensuring reliability, security, and cost efficiency across global networks, compute, storage, and Azure. Drive innovation and manage diver...
1 week ago
Senior Linux Infrastructure Engineer
$135K - $160K *
Join a team that's responsible for building and maintaining a scalable, secure, and performant Linux infrastructure through automation and modern tooling, ensuring high availability and adherence to b...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$104K - $138K *
Transform business strategy into innovative software solutions by leading requirements elicitation and configuring our enterprise PLM ecosystem. Drive AI initiatives and enhance capabilities through a...
3 days ago
Software Development Engineer II - ArcGIS Enterprise
$101K - $167K *
Transform the future of mapping and analytics by developing scalable, reliable software solutions. Collaborate with a global team to enhance ArcGIS Enterprise, leveraging cutting-edge technology to de...
6 days ago
$112K - $135K *
Optimize cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines in a dynamic healthcare SaaS environment, ensuring reliability, security, and compliance. Collaborate across teams to enhance system performance and s...
3 weeks ago
Software Engineer - Datacenter
$100K - $141K *
Join a team that's dedicated to designing and developing innovative software applications, enhancing user experiences through full-stack development and secure coding practices, while collaborating ac...
2 weeks ago
Software Engineer 2 - (Software Configuration Management, Release Engineering, RPM)
$215K - $263K *
Elevate software development by enhancing complex systems through innovative configuration management and release engineering. Collaborate with teams to ensure software quality and adherence to design...
3 days ago
Software Engineer 2 - (Software Configuration Management, Release Engineering, RPM)
$215K - $263K *
Lead the development and enhancement of complex software systems, ensuring adherence to design requirements and effective release management across diverse environments. Collaborate with teams to reso...
3 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Elevate your career by driving DevOps excellence, enhancing system reliability, and managing Kubernetes environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize CI/CD pipelines and ensure hig...
1 week ago
Engineering Manager, CloudKit Infrastructure - iCloud
$150K - $180K *
Empower a high-performing team to architect and enhance scalable cloud infrastructure, ensuring reliability and security while driving innovation in distributed databases and storage systems for a vas...
4 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Innovate solutions for mission-critical computing by leveraging Linux automation, scripting, and orchestration tools. Collaborate on complex technologies to enhance system performance and security whi...
6 days ago
Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer - Operate (Future Opportunity)
$72K - $138K *
Unlock potential by leading the design and enhancement of hybrid cloud infrastructure. This role combines technical expertise with operational leadership to ensure secure, scalable, and highly availab...
Reposted 1 week ago
Senior Software Engineer - Agentic Tooling & Productivity
$216K - $270K *
Drive innovation by crafting secure, scalable applications that enhance workflow automation and improve G&A team efficiencies through collaboration and cutting-edge technology solutions...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Software Engineer, Data Loading Infrastructure
$171K - $190K *
Join our team to develop and maintain scalable data infrastructure, optimize performance, and enhance operational reliability as a Software Engineer, collaborating closely across teams to power high-d...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Unlock potential by leading the development of automated deployment pipelines and improving continuous integration processes while collaborating with diverse IT teams to enhance operational efficiency...
3 weeks ago
Senior Hardware Engineer - Infrastructure
$243K - $295K *
Pioneer next-generation server platforms by driving hardware lifecycle, optimizing systems, and validating performance across infrastructures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data c...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Senior Infrastructure Engineer, Developer Platform
$200K - $260K *
Take ownership of the CI/CD pipeline, enhancing deployment safety and efficiency. Build robust release infrastructure for AI products, ensuring seamless developer experience and security throughout th...
3 days ago
Onboard Infrastructure Engineer
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's developing cutting-edge onboard infrastructure for autonomous vehicles. You'll ensure reliable communication and data management while optimizing real-time systems for enhanced perf...
2 weeks ago
$56K - $114K *
Join a team that supports and maintains secure, highly available infrastructure. This role involves designing, deploying, and troubleshooting systems while ensuring reliable performance and adherence...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$56K - $114K *
Help us advance our secure computing environment by maintaining and optimizing infrastructure, ensuring reliability and performance, and supporting the deployment of new technologies while providing e...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Senior Software Security Engineer, Infrastructure & Identity
$150K - $180K *
Transform our cloud security landscape by developing best practices, enhancing IAM, and building automation tools, while collaborating with engineers to mitigate risks and scale securely within the in...
3 weeks ago
Staff Software Engineer, DevX (Developer Infrastructure)
$230K - $270K *
Reimagine developer infrastructure by leading the strategy for core systems critical to engineer productivity. Drive impactful change and collaboration while mentoring future infrastructure leaders...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Software Engineer, AI Infrastructure, Core
$174K - $252K *
Drive innovation by developing cutting-edge software solutions, leveraging AI and machine learning to enhance product capabilities. Collaborate across teams to design, implement, and optimize robust s...
6 days ago
Data Engineer, Infrastructure FinOps
$146K - $194K *
Lead the charge in architecting scalable data platforms to transform large datasets into actionable business insights, collaborating across teams to ensure data quality and reliability in a dynamic, d...
Reposted 1 week ago
Senior Technical Architect, Infrastructure and Cloud
$171K - $300K *
Join a team that's redefining infrastructure and cloud architecture, driving strategic direction and innovation. Collaborate across technology domains to ensure scalable, secure, and cost-effective so...
3 days ago
What does a Software Infrastructure Engineer do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.