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.
Sr Software Engineer - Developer Platform
$202K - $224K *
Champion innovation by owning and evolving code hosting and review platforms, ensuring stability and efficiency for thousands of engineers. Drive projects from conception to deployment while enhancing...
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Lab Engineer, Hardware Infrastructure
$88K - $105K *
Transform the infrastructure landscape by supporting lab environments for server and networking hardware validation. Collaborate with engineers to ensure reliable testing facilities that drive innovat...
3 weeks ago
Lab Engineer, Hardware Infrastructure
$80K - $95K *
Shape the future of hardware validation by maintaining lab environments and collaborating with engineers to enhance data center hardware integrity and performance at scale...
3 weeks ago
Lab Engineer, Hardware Infrastructure
$95K - $115K *
Join a team that's dedicated to advancing data center hardware through validating and characterizing cutting-edge server, storage, and networking technologies in a dynamic lab environment...
3 weeks ago
$75K - $158K *
Join a dynamic team to enhance deployment practices through containerization and automation. Provide systems engineering support, manage Docker lifecycles, and troubleshoot issues to ensure seamless o...
Today
$75K - $158K *
Help us advance our DevOps capabilities by managing containerized applications, optimizing deployment practices, and providing systems engineering support to enhance team productivity and project succ...
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Senior Software Engineer - GTM
$120K - $145K *
Elevate product development as a Senior Full Stack Engineer, owning features end-to-end in a fast-paced AI environment. Collaborate across teams to shape architecture and mentor others while driving i...
2 weeks ago
$77K - $135K *
Analyze and transform AI operational data into actionable insights, supporting governance and strategic decision-making. Leverage analytics and business intelligence to enhance AI platform performance...
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$77K - $135K *
Optimize AI operational insights by transforming complex data into actionable intelligence. Leverage analytics and business intelligence to enhance AI governance, reporting, and strategic decision-mak...
2 weeks ago
Sr. Infrastructure Engineer – Platform Automation
$119K - $140K *
Pioneer your career by maintaining and enhancing cloud infrastructure technologies. Collaborate on design, implementation, and support of multi-cloud environments, ensuring efficient data communicatio...
4 days ago
Software Engineer, Engine Systems
$168K - $212K *
Advance the future of gaming by building core diagnostic systems that enhance performance and reliability across platforms, ensuring a seamless user experience for millions of players worldwide...
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$130K - $155K *
Shape the future of AI by building innovative solutions for robotics, AV, and healthcare. Drive end-to-end product development, collaborating with customers to solve complex challenges in data annotat...
2 weeks ago
Senior Software Engineer, Infrastructure, Google Cloud NetInfra
$174K - $252K *
Help us accelerate product development through innovative software solutions. Leverage your expertise in software design and architecture to build scalable systems that enhance user experience and dri...
3 weeks ago
Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer, Cloud Foundations
$145K - $175K *
Transform cloud infrastructure governance by owning the IaC execution platform and cloud network foundation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement robust access controls, streamline ope...
3 weeks ago
Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer, Cloud Foundations
$150K - $180K *
Architect the future of cloud infrastructure by defining an innovative governance model, streamlining workflows, and enabling self-service capabilities that empower thousands of engineers while ensuri...
3 weeks ago
Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer, Cloud Foundations
$130K - $155K *
Shape the future of our cloud infrastructure by driving governance and access controls. Collaborate cross-functionally to create self-service pathways, enhancing security and operational efficiency wi...
3 weeks ago
$135K - $160K *
Optimize and maintain robust data pipelines from robots to models, enhancing data usability for training and evaluation. Collaborate with a skilled team to ensure efficient, reliable, and scalable dat...
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Engineer, Platform Engineering - AI
$110K - $130K *
Join us to architect and optimize AI/ML infrastructure, ensuring seamless deployment and management of GPU clusters and workflow automation. Drive innovative solutions as part of a dynamic team focuse...
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$200K - $245K *
Champion innovative software solutions by leading the design and implementation of scalable systems and APIs. Collaborate across teams to enhance user experiences while mentoring engineers and driving...
3 weeks ago
$130K - $160K *
Drive the development of robust log processing systems for real-time data observability, ensuring high throughput and low latency while optimizing performance. Take ownership of storage, indexing, and...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$130K - $160K *
Join a dynamic team to build innovative log ingestion and processing systems. You'll drive performance, reliability, and scalability in high-throughput, low-latency environments, enabling real-time ob...
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Senior DevOps Engineer (Active Secret Clearance)
$185K - $230K *
Advance your career by ensuring seamless performance of AI systems in diverse environments. Collaborate with customers and teams, automating and maintaining infrastructure for reliability across uncla...
3 weeks ago
Software/ Principal Software Engineer
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's dedicated to developing secure, scalable software solutions for the U.S. Army's Integrated Air and Missile Defense system. Collaborate in an Agile environment to tackle complex chal...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Contribute to the development and maintenance of advanced defense systems. Collaborate with a skilled team using agile methodologies to deliver high-quality software solutions that ensure operational...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$107K - $195K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of intelligence technology by designing and deploying innovative solutions in a collaborative environment. Leverage your expertise in DevOps to enhance mission-cr...
4 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.