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.
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Develop and maintain quality software for internal stakeholders, focusing on Python and AWS. Collaborate in an Agile environment, define architecture, and mentor junior developers while enhancing lega...
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Lead the charge in managing and optimizing cloud infrastructure across multiple platforms. Collaborate with teams to enhance product reliability and streamline operations while ensuring security and c...
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Staff Software Engineer - Backend
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Unlock your potential as you enhance and streamline CI/CD processes, enabling teams to efficiently deploy and maintain software. Collaborate with engineers to build tools that minimize friction and dr...
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$95K - $115K *
Contribute to our dynamic gaming technology team by managing DevOps, infrastructure, and security operations while ensuring seamless deployment and maintenance of our gaming products within a collabor...
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Systems & Platform Engineer - TS/SCI
$110K - $130K *
Optimize enterprise AI capabilities by engineering Kubernetes clusters. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design resilient platforms and ensure compliance while leveraging advanced technical...
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Innovate software solutions for real-time defense systems as part of a dynamic team using Agile methodologies, enhancing critical capabilities within the U.S. Navy's Aegis Weapons System while ensurin...
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Senior Software Engineer, Service Mesh
$196K - $243K *
Lead the charge in designing and building a robust service mesh infrastructure, enabling seamless communication across hybrid environments while supporting billions of daily requests and driving Cloud...
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Software Engineer II - Developer Productivity
$150K - $165K *
Support our Developer Productivity team by enhancing developer tooling and infrastructure. Collaborate with engineers to streamline workflows, improve build systems, and optimize release automation, e...
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Infrastructure Operations Engineer
$100K - $120K *
Grow your career with a pivotal role ensuring the stability and security of enterprise collaboration platforms. Leverage your expertise in hybrid environments to enhance infrastructure systems and sup...
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Senior Software Engineer I, Data Storage
$159K - $215K *
Optimize integration processes to empower teams in utilizing Data and ML systems. Collaborate across functions to build solutions that enhance product capabilities, reduce friction, and provide valuab...
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Staff Software Engineer, Core Infrastructure
$236K - $290K *
Drive cutting-edge infrastructure solutions that enhance resilience, scalability, and security across a global AI platform, directly impacting user experiences for leading law firms and professional s...
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Staff Software Engineer, AI Incubation and Rapid Infrastructure Automation
$207K - $300K *
Lead the charge in redefining AI solutions by developing impactful software tailored to customer needs, collaborating with teams to achieve fast and effective results within a dynamic environment...
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Sr Software Development Engineer (US Federal)
$163K - $245K *
Join a team that builds and maintains a cutting-edge Kubernetes platform, ensuring high availability and security while collaborating across teams. Leverage your technical expertise in cloud infrastru...
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Develop and maintain robust infrastructure for a growing platform team, emphasizing reliability and scalability. Enjoy high autonomy while collaborating across functions to enhance developer experienc...
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$130K - $155K *
Pioneer scalable, secure Kubernetes architecture for AWS environments, implementing zero-trust security and disaster recovery. Lead technical strategies, mentor engineers, and enhance operational effi...
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Silicon Engineer, Infrastructure Validation
$120K - $145K *
Drive the validation of custom infrastructure ASICs through comprehensive testing and debugging across pre-silicon and post-silicon environments, ensuring high performance and reliability for data cen...
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Silicon Engineer, Infrastructure Validation
$120K - $145K *
Lead the charge in developing and executing validation plans for custom ASICs, ensuring robust performance from pre-silicon to post-silicon environments. Collaborate across teams to troubleshoot and o...
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Silicon Engineer, Infrastructure Validation
$130K - $155K *
Drive the validation of custom ASICs for data center infrastructure, ensuring robust performance from pre-silicon to production. Collaborate across teams to troubleshoot and optimize silicon solutions...
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Join us to develop and enhance innovative software solutions that support critical missions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure application reliability and security while leveraging mod...
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Software Development Engineer Staff
$134K - $200K *
Shape the future of developer experience by designing and operating self-service systems that enhance productivity and reduce toil. Collaborate across teams to implement AI-driven SDLC models, ensurin...
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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.