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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$405K - $485K *
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Software Engineer - C++/Linux - Envoy Gateway
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Systems Engineer - Research Infrastructure & Lab Platforms - Government Customer
$110K - $130K *
Accelerate your career by designing innovative virtualization platforms and systems for engineering research. Collaborate with researchers to create secure, high-performance lab environments, driving...
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Systems Engineer - Research Infrastructure & Lab Platforms - Government Customer
$120K - $140K *
Unlock potential by architecting and enhancing next-gen research platforms, driving automation and reliability to provide researchers with cutting-edge tools. Collaborate in a dynamic environment brid...
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$110K - $130K *
Unlock potential by developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines for mission-critical applications. Collaborate with Agile teams to automate deployment processes and integrate security controls in a sec...
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Technical Infrastructure Program Manager, Data Center Planning Delivery
$127K - $171K *
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$69K - $141K *
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Software Engineer, Superhuman Database Infrastructure
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$155K - $233K *
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Senior Software Engineer - Managed Kubernetes
$150K - $180K *
Join a team that's innovating the future of AI by building robust Kubernetes architecture. Your expertise will drive automation and reliability in our cutting-edge infrastructure, crucial for scalable...
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$153K - $196K *
Advance the test automation landscape by designing and scaling innovative tools and frameworks that enhance reliability and efficiency across diverse platforms, driving quality earlier in the developm...
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Staff Software Engineer, Data Loading Infrastructure
$248K - $282K *
Pioneer the future of data infrastructure by leading modernization efforts, enhancing performance, and building scalable services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliability and eff...
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Senior Software Engineer - EN 881
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Shape the future of digital experiences by designing and developing scalable, secure web solutions. Lead the evolution of a robust Design System while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deli...
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Unlock potential by transforming security processes through automation and continuous monitoring. Collaborate with teams to enhance infrastructure management and ensure compliance, driving efficiency...
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$110K - $130K *
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Staff Software Engineer- Individual contributor
$150K - $180K *
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$95K - $115K *
Transform customer experiences by deploying cutting-edge systems, providing hands-on support, and bridging the gap between field operations and R&D. Engage in live debugging, training, and feature dev...
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Senior Software Engineer, Infrastructure, Google Ads
$174K - $252K *
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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.