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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$101K - $169K *

Advance your career by developing and supporting full-stack applications in a dynamic team, focusing on cloud-based and on-premises solutions, while thriving in a collaborative environment with a comm...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$93K - $193K *

Drive the development of high-performance embedded software for RLS Hyper-Rail applications, ensuring quality and reliability across Linux and VxWorks environments while collaborating with cross-funct...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$71K - $117K *

Drive quality assurance excellence by developing automated tests for mission-critical financial applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance software reliability and performance wh...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $200K *

Join our team to design and develop software for autonomous cell-therapy systems. Collaborate across disciplines, manage data integrity, and establish robust testing practices in a regulated environme...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $200K *

Unlock potential by owning and enhancing hardware-in-the-loop test infrastructure for high-reliability systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust testing processes and validate...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$202K - $224K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement high-performance Java components, enhancing engineering productivity and system reliability across backend services while driving modernization and efficien...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$202K - $224K *

Champion the evolution of Java at Uber by designing high-performance components, enhancing engineering productivity, and driving modernization initiatives. Collaborate with teams to optimize backend s...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$202K - $224K *

Drive the design and implementation of high-performance Java components, enhancing engineering productivity and system reliability. Collaborate across teams to modernize the Java ecosystem and optimiz...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$202K - $224K *

Elevate your career by designing high-performance Java components that enhance engineering productivity and system reliability. Collaborate with teams to modernize Uber's Java ecosystem and drive inno...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$135K - $145K *

Collaborate with internal teams to design and build automation solutions for compliance. Engineer robust pipelines, enhance AI workflow integrity, and ensure the reliability of evidence management sys...

Bellevue, WARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$135K - $145K *

Transform the future of compliance automation by engineering robust data pipelines and AI workflows that enhance trust and efficiency in internal platforms, ensuring high-quality output for audits and...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$147K - $211K *

Optimize software development processes by leveraging expertise in C, Python, Go, or Java. Collaborate on design reviews, enhance system performance, and ensure best practices in coding and debugging...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $150K *

Lead and develop a full-stack engineering team, transforming priorities into actionable results while fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration, and innovation to enhance our CRM platform and dr...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$207K - $300K *

Lead a dynamic team in designing and implementing large-scale distributed systems. Drive technical strategy, optimize performance, and foster team development while managing complex projects across mu...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $192K *

Join a team that's pioneering the development of artificial-gravity space stations. Contribute your software engineering expertise to create innovative web applications and backend systems in a fast-p...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $155K *

Join a team that's building innovative tools for researchers, enhancing productivity through full-stack applications and infrastructure. Collaborate closely to transform complex workflows into intuiti...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$220K - $270K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of AI cloud technology by spearheading the development of high-performance GPU virtualization and data center infrastructure within a globally distributed environm...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $219K *

Shape the future of AI-driven legal content tools by leading API design, ensuring accuracy, and enhancing developer experience. Drive cross-team initiatives and establish best practices in a high-impa...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$207K - $300K *

Deliver innovative solutions by leading architectural designs and technical direction across multiple teams, ensuring high-quality execution and scalability for next-generation data export platforms...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $150K *

Transform user experiences by designing intuitive Android applications and cloud infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance vehicle controls and telemetry data, ensuring seamle...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $150K *

Join a team that's modernizing RV technology by developing innovative Android applications and cloud infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience and streamline v...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$114K - $234K *

Advance the future of cloud services by designing and developing scalable, reliable backend systems. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance performance and operational excellence in distributed sy...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $150K *

Deliver hands-on security engineering expertise, enhancing cloud and vulnerability management to safeguard our platform and customers while collaborating with various teams to mature our security post...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$118K - $175K *

Join a team that's tackling complex IT governance and integration challenges. You'll provide technical expertise to ensure systems and processes align across major programs, driving mission success th...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$187K - $253K *

Unlock potential by developing innovative solutions for advanced model serving, ensuring optimal performance and reliability while collaborating with teams to drive technical excellence and future inf...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.