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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$207K - $300K *

Optimize and lead engineering productivity initiatives, enhancing CI/CD pipelines and testing infrastructure for high-performance switch software in a cutting-edge AI environment. Drive technical stra...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $190K *

Reimagine software architecture by driving the technical direction of a cutting-edge platform. Collaborate with leaders to define robust systems while mentoring engineers and influencing product strat...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$210K - $250K *

Contribute to the development of software interfaces for automated manufacturing systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance production capabilities and drive innovation in a multi-f...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Advance innovation by leveraging 12+ years of software engineering expertise in complex programs. Collaborate with teams to enhance software solutions using Java, Springboot, and cloud technologies, e...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to developing innovative software solutions. Leverage your extensive experience in software engineering to drive complex projects and collaborate with cross-functional tea...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive technological transformation by leading automation strategies and fostering innovation in technology infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to guide governance and enhance opera...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading the development of cohesive tech strategies. Collaborate with teams to enhance automation practices, driving innovation and optimization across infrastructure and cloud sol...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovation in technology architecture by leading automation initiatives and aligning strategic goals with technical practices. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational efficiency, governanc...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Lead and enhance infrastructure security, ensuring secure cloud and platform environments. Mentor a skilled team, collaborate with engineering, and design security measures for AWS, Kubernetes, and CI...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$111K - $140K *

Inspire innovation by creating agentic tools that empower scientists in drug development. Collaborate across the stack, from user interface to backend systems, ensuring an exceptional user experience...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $200K *

Drive innovation by designing and developing scalable backend services, collaborating closely with engineering teams to enhance platform performance and reliability while mentoring junior developers a...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's crafting innovative AI solutions through cutting-edge architecture and software engineering, leveraging advanced frameworks to revolutionize user interactions in diverse application...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$114K - $157K *

Join a team that's transforming observability in space systems. As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you'll enhance monitoring, improve reliability, and drive automation for mission-critical applications, ens...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$124K - $171K *

Transform observability in our DevSecOps team by enhancing monitoring, alerting, and telemetry systems. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure reliability and performance of mission-critical sof...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Join our team as a Linux Systems Administrator, where you'll enhance system performance, automate tasks, and support users in a dynamic environment. Leverage your expertise in Red Hat and Ansible to d...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Engineer innovative software solutions for UAS products, driving development and deployment across the software lifecycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance capabilities and ensure hi...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Discover innovative solutions as a Software Engineer, leveraging your extensive experience to drive complex projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance software processes and deliver...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative software solutions, leveraging extensive experience in complex programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system performance and drive projec...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$81K - $197K *

Tackle exciting challenges in high-performance computing and electronic trading by leveraging your low-level programming expertise, driving solutions in a collaborative environment focused on innovati...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $105K *

Elevate your career by supporting the software engineering lifecycle. Collaborate on developing, testing, and debugging software solutions while adhering to standards and processes, ensuring delivery...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$101K - $206K *

Develop and test advanced flight software for autonomous hypersonic vehicles. Collaborate across systems to design, integrate, and validate software components, enhancing real-time performance and rel...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$190K - $220K *

Lead critical integration efforts in advanced space systems, collaborating with diverse teams to enhance capabilities and ensure seamless operations across ground and mission segments while managing r...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$72K - $160K *

Elevate your career by delivering innovative cloud software solutions. Leverage your expertise in development, integration, and testing to enhance service offerings while collaborating effectively wit...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Champion the development of scalable, cloud-native applications, enhancing data pipelines and integrations. Collaborate with teams to transform raw data into actionable insights, driving improvements...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Engineer solutions that optimize DevOps processes, utilizing tools like Terraform and Kubernetes. Collaborate within cross-functional teams to innovate and enhance infrastructure automation in a dynam...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.