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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$120K - $145K *

Unlock your potential by joining a dynamic team focused on advanced system administration and automation. Collaborate on innovative solutions while leveraging your expertise in Linux and scripting to...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving system administration and automation efforts, leveraging your expertise in Linux and scripting to enhance operational efficiency and support critical infrastructure in a dy...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Explore an opportunity to design and operate robust search infrastructure systems, shaping user experience and quality while collaborating with cross-functional teams on innovative projects and enhanc...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $110K *

Lead the development of advanced testing techniques for software and systems applications, ensuring reliability in cutting-edge EW and UAS technologies through both manual and automated testing in a c...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $144K *

Advance your career by engaging in cutting-edge systems engineering. Collaborate across disciplines to design, integrate, and test innovative systems that support our warfighters, ensuring optimal per...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$143K - $194K *

Help us design and deliver innovative solutions using machine learning and big data technologies. Collaborate with teams to build secure, scalable systems that empower field teams with actionable inte...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$183K - $228K *

Join a team that's redefining developer experience by building innovative SDKs and APIs for third-party integrators. Collaborate across functions to deliver impactful solutions that enhance integratio...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$125K - $140K *

Transform business challenges into innovative software solutions by leveraging your expertise in Ruby on Rails and React. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality code, troubles...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$163K - $306K *

Unlock the potential of AI systems by owning agent behavior across diverse products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance quality, manage runtime behavior, and ensure reliable, safe depl...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$97K - $145K *

Drive engineering excellence by supporting the PMX-311 team in the development, integration, and management of advanced defense systems, ensuring successful execution of projects and compliance with t...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $140K *

Champion the future of engineering projects by leading complex initiatives, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while collaborating with diverse teams to meet client objectives in nuclear op...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $230K *

Join a team that's transforming engineering workflows by building a versatile full-stack platform. You'll collaborate with experts to create applications, enabling seamless interactions and efficient...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Optimize mechanical integration of sensors and hardware for autonomous construction machines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust designs that withstand real-world conditions, enh...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$104K - $175K *

Unlock potential by developing advanced software systems that enhance business operations, ensuring high-quality design and performance while collaborating with teams to solve complex technical challe...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$104K - $175K *

Innovate software solutions by developing and enhancing complex systems, working collaboratively or independently to meet user needs and improve systems design leveraging modern technologies and metho...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$104K - $175K *

Join our dynamic team to develop and enhance complex software systems, tackling diverse challenges in real-time processing, large data sets, and innovative analytics. Your expertise will drive the des...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$108K - $130K *

Transform software development for advanced simulator systems, focusing on real-time simulation, integration, and design. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system performance and ment...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$143K - $194K *

Join a team that's building innovative software solutions for a global satellite network. You'll design, develop, and optimize systems that ensure high performance and reliability for ground terminals...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative full-stack solutions for the DoD, enhancing knowledge management and collaboration through advanced applications and Microsoft 365 integration, while ensuring...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$104K - $175K *

Unlock potential by developing and enhancing complex software systems, working both independently and collaboratively. Engage in innovative analytics, real-time systems, and contribute to design and i...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $175K *

Inspire innovation by leading the development of complex AI-driven software systems, influencing architectural standards and cross-platform strategies while driving measurable business outcomes throug...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$240K - $293K *

Contribute to innovative software solutions by developing and enhancing complex systems, debugging existing code, and leading development teams to ensure quality and performance standards are met acro...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$240K - $293K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing and developing advanced software systems. Engage in complex problem-solving, utilize your coding skills in Python and C++, and collaborate with engineers to d...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$129K - $174K *

Innovate the future of cloud computing as a technical leader, tackling complex design challenges and optimizing high-performance systems for AI/ML workloads while collaborating with cross-functional t...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$130K - $150K *

Join a high-impact federal modernization initiative as you enhance the reliability and performance of a Kubernetes platform, collaborating with DevSecOps teams to ensure operational excellence and app...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 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.