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 *

Join a team that's redefining AI and Infrastructure, driving innovation and delivering scalable solutions. Leverage your technical expertise to manage projects, enhance software, and empower users glo...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$108K - $227K *

Lead a team in delivering complex software through Infrastructure and DevSecOps practices. Collaborate on cloud solutions and automation, utilizing tools like AWS, Terraform, and CI/CD, while enhancin...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$77K - $120K *

Deliver excellence by managing Linux environments, automating systems, and ensuring high availability and compliance in enterprise frameworks through advanced technologies and hands-on expertise...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive the technical direction for shared services, enhancing reliability and performance. Lead complex projects, mentor engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape roadmaps and imp...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive the design and delivery of scalable shared services, enhancing developer productivity and software reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to set technical direction and mentor engi...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Help us drive the technical direction of shared services, enhancing reliability and performance. Lead complex projects, mentor engineers, and collaborate across teams to improve tooling and delivery p...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Empower engineering teams by managing and evolving our AWS-based infrastructure, ensuring reliability and security while writing production code. Collaborate on deployment pipelines and observability...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $300K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to architect CI/CD pipelines, enhance build infrastructures, and optimize deployment processes for cutting-edge embedded software, ensuring security and compliance a...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Transform the future of AI-powered wearables by leading engineering teams to build robust infrastructure, ensuring seamless developer experiences while driving innovation and collaboration across prod...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Transform On-Prem systems with cutting-edge engineering, overseeing design, prototyping, and production. Collaborate across teams to solve complex challenges while enhancing customer applications. Own...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Own the execution engine for AI agents, ensuring reliability and scalability. Drive the design of the runtime, build recovery systems, and shape scheduling strategies to enhance performance across dis...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Own the execution engine for AI agents, ensuring reliability and scalability. Drive innovations in scheduling, recovery, and performance as you manage durable systems that support seamless operation o...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Champion the deployment and automation of Linux-based infrastructure, ensuring reliability and efficiency through scripting and troubleshooting. Collaborate with teams to enhance storage systems and s...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $221K *

Lead the charge in owning the end-to-end software development lifecycle, enhancing core platform services and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure systems meet operational excellence an...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by building and optimizing the cloud infrastructure for innovative financial services. Collaborate with diverse teams, troubleshoot production issues, and enhance deployment automatio...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $205K *

Join a dynamic team to design and deploy onboard software for space programs, driving innovative features and ensuring high reliability across satellite systems while collaborating with cross-function...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $205K *

Unlock your potential in a dynamic software role, designing robust solutions for onboard satellite operations while influencing the architecture and contributing to team success through code reviews a...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$227K - $241K *

Elevate software deployment efficiency by managing complex integrations and updates across high-performance computing environments, ensuring security and compliance while leading technical escalations...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$112K - $179K *

Deliver scalable automation solutions for infrastructure provisioning across hybrid environments. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance CI/CD workflows and ensure consistent, reliable deployme...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$163K - $196K *

Drive the design and delivery of high-performance features for the orchestration layer, enhancing the dbt platform's capabilities. Collaborate across teams to optimize APIs and data models, ensuring r...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$174K - $209K *

Unlock potential by joining a team that designs and builds high-performance backend systems. You'll lead feature development and collaborate across teams to enhance the dbt platform's capabilities. En...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$189K - $330K *

Unlock infrastructure potential by architecting solutions for scalable, high-performance systems. Collaborate across teams to tackle complex challenges while enhancing resilience and operational effic...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Optimize software applications in cloud environments by coding, debugging, and collaborating with engineers. Elevate system scalability and security through innovative cloud technologies and automatio...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of avionics integration and prototyping. This role involves designing and maintaining lab infrastructures, ensuring cybersecurity measures, and supporting system...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Elevate cloud software development by coding, debugging, and deploying applications on cloud platforms while ensuring system scalability, reliability, and security through collaboration and innovation...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information 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.