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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$147K - $210K *

Unlock potential by driving innovation in software engineering, focusing on large-scale infrastructure and distributed systems. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance technology solutions that impa...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $155K *

Lead the charge in deploying cutting-edge electronic hardware for wind turbine fleets, managing a dynamic team while ensuring project success through effective planning, quality assurance, and stakeho...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$112K - $196K *

Elevate your career by collaborating with cross-functional teams to transition software delivery from waterfall to DevOps. Drive innovation in satellite communications systems while ensuring quality a...

4 days ago

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

$148K - $266K *

Build mission-critical information systems globally by designing, developing, and supporting software solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system reliability and performance w...

5 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Unlock innovation as you design and build full-stack applications and infrastructure solutions. Collaborate with experts to enhance system reliability and operational efficiency in a dynamic, global t...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$131K - $290K *

Transform mission readiness by developing and deploying advanced platforms. Leverage your expertise in Linux, containerization, and Infrastructure-as-Code to enhance operational efficiency and mentor...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure solutions on Azure, focusing on Kubernetes and CI/CD pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance production services, ensuring high availabil...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion software quality by developing test strategies and automation in Python. Collaborate with teams to enhance product features, ensuring high standards through innovative testing practices and m...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $157K *

Join us to design and enhance scalable data pipelines, ensuring best practices while independently solving complex challenges. Collaborate across teams to drive improvements in data processing and del...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $145K *

Transform the future of aviation technology by driving innovative cloud solutions that enhance FAA operations, ensuring safety and efficiency in the aviation sector while collaborating with diverse te...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Innovate scalable data infrastructure for machine learning workflows, enhancing collaboration with research and product teams. Focus on developing high-throughput data pipelines while ensuring reliabi...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$197K - $262K *

Transform engineering quality and reliability by driving technical strategy, fostering cross-team collaboration, and establishing standards to enhance software delivery and operational safety across t...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $170K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance CI/CD pipelines and improve deployment processes for web applications. Collaborate with engineers to boost system reliability and performance in a fast-paced, innovative...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$114K - $140K *

Unlock your potential as you develop and maintain complex software solutions in an AI-driven environment, utilizing cutting-edge technologies while ensuring code quality and security standards are met...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$131K - $169K *

Elevate the developer experience by building and enhancing APIs, documentation, and integration tools. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, user-friendly solutions that empower...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$82K - $172K *

Champion the design and implementation of cloud-based solutions, ensuring security and compliance while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimize performance and scalability in a mission...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $300K *

Innovate infrastructure solutions that enhance security and scalability while driving large-scale projects through collaboration in a dynamic, hands-on environment...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $180K *

Design and build innovative revenue management solutions empowering users to operate their businesses efficiently. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver critical features while mentoring fellow en...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to developing innovative software solutions. As a full-stack developer, you'll design, build, and maintain applications while collaborating with diverse teams to deliver i...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Shape innovative products in a cross-functional team, enhancing revenue management for digital-native businesses while ensuring high-quality code delivery and user-centric design...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $170K *

Develop innovative software solutions for a modern financial management platform, enabling users to effectively model and manage growing businesses. Collaborate across teams to deliver impactful featu...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative financial management solutions that empower businesses. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, test, and deliver scalable products enhancing effici...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Engage in cutting-edge product development for a financial management platform. Shape user-centric solutions while collaborating cross-functionally to enhance efficiency. Drive innovation and mentor f...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $250K *

Join the Builder Tools team to enhance CI/CD infrastructure and developer workflows. Your contributions will streamline processes and improve productivity for every engineer, enabling rapid software d...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$74K - $130K *

Join a team that's developing mission-critical software in a fast-paced Agile environment. Collaborate to create, test, and enhance enterprise applications, utilizing Java and modern technologies to d...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

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.