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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Champion innovative cloud solutions as a Site Reliability Engineer, driving automation and reliability across platforms. Collaborate with teams to enhance infrastructure capabilities and ensure seamle...
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Advance the development of innovative software solutions, integrating scalable and secure applications while mentoring teams. Drive technical leadership and ensure quality assurance throughout the sof...
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Senior Software Engineer, Internal Systems
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Drive innovation by designing and building advanced conversational AI applications. Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate solutions, troubleshoot issues, and ensure production readiness usin...
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Join a team that's revolutionizing healthcare through innovative software solutions, tackling complex engineering challenges, and making a real impact on patient care in a fast-paced, collaborative en...
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Contribute to the development of innovative software solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to manage, design, and deploy scalable distributed services in dynamic production environments...
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Staff Software Engineer, Site Reliability Engineering, Caching SRE
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Production Engineer, Compute Team Lead
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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.