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 - Continuous Delivery
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Software Engineer, AI Enablement
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Shape the future of financial technology by building robust infrastructure for a stablecoin platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, reliable services that impact customers...
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Software Engineer, Embedded Systems
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Software Engineer, Embedded Systems
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Join our team to leverage your embedded systems expertise in enhancing AI models. You'll tackle complex engineering challenges, optimize systems, and drive initiatives that transform software methodol...
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Join a team that's dedicated to developing and maintaining complex software applications in a federal environment, ensuring operational excellence and innovative solutions across various systems and n...
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Software Engineer (Technical Leadership) - AI Solutions and Automation + Support
$160K - $200K *
Champion the development of AI solutions, driving innovation and efficiency across product verticals while mentoring teams and influencing cross-functional strategies for scalable, high-quality AI sys...
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Staff Software Engineer - Data Platform - Kubernetes - Distributed Systems - Federal
$149K - $262K *
Optimize our cloud-native platform as a Staff Software Engineer. Lead projects from design to production, collaborating with teams to enhance reliability and scalability while mentoring junior enginee...
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Staff Software Engineer - Data Platform - Kubernetes - Distributed Systems - Federal
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Transform our cloud-native platform as a Staff Software Engineer, driving end-to-end project delivery, collaborating on architecture, and enhancing system reliability for our Data Platform Engineering...
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Staff Software Engineer - Data Platform - Kubernetes - Distributed Systems - Federal
$149K - $262K *
Innovate robust cloud-native platforms by designing, building, and operating components while mentoring junior engineers in a collaborative engineering environment that promotes reliability and scalab...
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Deliver seamless integration and Tier 3 support for secure mobile infrastructure. Collaborate with enterprise stakeholders to ensure compliance, performance, and customer satisfaction while managing c...
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Elevate your career by delivering secure, mission-ready systems integration and Tier 3 support. Collaborate with enterprise stakeholders to ensure optimal performance and compliance in a dynamic, high...
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Senior Software Engineer (Full Stack)
$140K - $210K *
Advance your career by crafting and launching full stack solutions that drive AI innovation in HR and Finance workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create scalable, user-friendly syste...
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Senior Software Engineer (Full Stack)
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Champion the development of innovative full stack solutions integrating AI-driven capabilities into HR and Finance workflows. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver reliable systems that simplify c...
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$100K - $120K *
Empower innovation by designing and developing high-quality software solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful features while ensuring code quality and maintainability ac...
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Staff Software Engineer, Industrial Controls Systems - Tooling
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Lead the charge in developing innovative industrial control systems automation, enhancing productivity through AI-driven solutions. Collaborate in a dynamic environment, mentoring junior engineers whi...
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Backend Platform Engineer - AI Operations Platform
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Advance your career by architecting and scaling a multi-tenant AI Ops platform, utilizing your expertise in backend systems, API development, and microservices engineering to enhance business capabili...
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Backend Platform Engineer - AI Operations Platform
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Transform backend systems by architecting and scaling multi-tenant AI Ops platforms. Engage with cross-functional teams to design APIs, enhance system performance, and drive operational efficiency thr...
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Engineering Manager, Infrastructure
$220K - $450K *
Elevate our infrastructure engineering by leading a team that builds critical tools for operational excellence, ensuring reliability and scalability while fostering a culture of collaboration and prof...
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DevOps Engineer (Integrated System Test, North Reading)
$129K - $207K *
Elevate software delivery by designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, enhancing team efficiency, and integrating automation practices across multiple platforms and teams to ensure consistent and rel...
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DevOps Engineer (Integrated System Test, North Reading)
$129K - $207K *
Accelerate progress at the forefront of software delivery by designing and operating CI/CD pipelines. Collaborate across teams to enhance developer efficiency, streamline workflows, and ensure quality...
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Site Reliability Engineer, Client Platform
$175K - $285K *
Unlock your potential by building scalable, automated solutions that enhance user experience and streamline operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enforce compliance and optimize devic...
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Software Engineer/Senior Software Engineer - AI Platform (Agent Cell)
$156K - $234K *
Drive the design and development of core runtime capabilities for secure agent execution, focusing on policy enforcement, performance optimization, and high-concurrency service management, while colla...
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Software Engineer/Senior Software Engineer - AI Platform (Agent Cell)
$156K - $234K *
Lead the design and development of core runtime capabilities for secure, policy-governed agent execution, ensuring production reliability while enhancing performance and scalability across cross-funct...
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Software Engineer/Senior Software Engineer - AI Platform (Agent Cell)
$148K - $264K *
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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.