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.
Software Engineer - Infrastructure (Senior+)
$100K - $300K *
Innovate infrastructure solutions that enhance security and scalability while driving large-scale projects through collaboration in a dynamic, hands-on environment...
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Software Engineer, Revenue and Financial Automation
$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...
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$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
Software Engineer, Revenue and Financial Automation
$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...
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Software Engineer, Revenue and Financial Automation
$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...
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Software Engineer, Revenue and Financial Automation
$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...
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Software Engineer, Revenue and Financial Automation
$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...
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Software Engineer, Builder Tools
$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...
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$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...
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Software Engineer I - Flight Software
$83K - $115K *
Engage in designing, developing, and testing software for space systems. This entry-level role offers a collaborative environment to write clean code, manage version control, and stay updated on indus...
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Software Engineer I - Flight Software
$83K - $115K *
Join us in designing and developing innovative software applications for space systems. This entry-level role offers a collaborative environment to enhance your programming skills while contributing t...
1 week ago
$74K - $130K *
Unlock potential by joining a dynamic Agile team to develop critical enterprise software applications, leveraging modern technologies in a fast-paced environment for mission success...
3 weeks ago
$74K - $130K *
Join a dynamic Agile team in developing critical mission applications for the C2 AOC community, utilizing your software engineering skills in a fast-paced environment focused on innovative enterprise...
3 weeks ago
Technical Program Manager, Infrastructure
$135K - $160K *
Drive impactful program delivery across diverse teams, ensuring alignment across infrastructure projects. You'll bridge engineering and leadership, tackling risks and optimizing processes for peak eff...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Software Engineer III, Workspace Foundations
$123K - $176K *
Drive innovation in software development by enhancing precision health products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver cloud-based solutions using industry-standard tools, ensuring high-q...
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Software Engineer III, Workspace Foundations
$123K - $176K *
Innovate software solutions to enhance precision health products, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and deliver features using cloud technologies and industry-standard tools...
1 week ago
$176K - $332K *
Innovate software solutions by leading design, development, and testing efforts. Collaborate with teams to ensure system requirements are met while maintaining high standards of quality and security i...
2 weeks ago
$176K - $332K *
Unlock your potential as a Senior Software Engineer, leading the design, development, and testing of innovative software solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet system requir...
2 weeks ago
$125K - $225K *
Unlock your potential by joining a talented team to develop innovative software solutions that meet program requirements and enhance mission success for our valued clients...
3 weeks ago
Senior DevOps Software Engineer
$120K - $145K *
Unlock potential by driving automation and infrastructure solutions in high-stakes environments. Build seamless CI/CD pipelines and manage container orchestration to enhance development productivity a...
3 weeks ago
Senior DevOps Software Engineer
$110K - $130K *
Transform your career as you build and manage automation, infrastructure, and deployment pipelines to support secure systems. Take ownership of container orchestration and CI/CD processes in a dynamic...
3 weeks ago
Software Engineer, Integrations Delivery & Support
$148K - $190K *
Unlock your potential as you build and maintain integrations that connect security tools to enhance customer workflows. Collaborate with a dynamic team to design, deliver, and support reliable solutio...
1 week ago
Sr Software Development Engineer - Core Platform Integration
$176K - $264K *
Join a team that drives cloud migration for acquired companies, collaborating with engineering leads to analyze, design, and implement service transitions onto a standardized platform. Technical exper...
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Senior-Staff Software Engineer, Tooling
$130K - $280K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing developer tools and systems. As a Backend Engineer, you'll design and improve tools, contributing to impactful projects in a collaborative environment, while...
6 days ago
Senior Software Engineer, Platform Infrastructure
$280K - $380K *
Engage your expertise to design and maintain high-performance multi-cloud infrastructure, ensuring security and reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive automation and optimize sy...
Reposted 2 weeks 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.