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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$130K - $150K *

Unlock potential by becoming a vital team member in delivering advanced identity management solutions. Engage in deploying, securing, and maintaining enterprise IAM services to support cloud applicati...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to develop and execute at-sea test procedures while enhancing maritime engineering capabilities. Collaborate on multi-target tracking scenarios within an innovative environment tha...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of software development, collaborating with teams to design and implement innovative solutions that enhance business processes and empower employees to deliver exc...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$216K - $270K *

Transform the landscape of software development by designing foundational platforms, enhancing distributed systems, and collaborating cross-functionally to drive new features in a fast-paced AI-driven...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$216K - $270K *

Lead the design and development of foundational platforms crucial for scaling operations. Collaborate across teams to drive effective programming practices while enhancing cloud infrastructure and sof...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$196K - $217K *

Lead the charge in building a high-performing software engineering team that delivers mission-critical internal platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to drive technical excellence...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

The Staff Software Engineer at Chestnut will lead the design and implementation of critical systems for an AI-native operating system in the insurance industry. This role involves making architectural...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

The Staff Software Engineer at Chestnut will lead the design and implementation of critical systems for an AI-native operating system in the insurance industry. This role involves making architectural...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Shape resilient cloud environments by leading DevSecOps initiatives, automating security processes, and architecting secure AWS solutions. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure scalable, reliab...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Transform your career with an opportunity in cloud security architecture and DevSecOps automation. Collaborate with engineers to design secure AWS environments, automate operations, and enhance system...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Drive the design, deployment, and management of scalable AWS cloud environments, ensuring robust infrastructure and automation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver complex cloud project...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$119K - $149K *

The Software Engineer III (Cleared) at Rise8 is responsible for developing and delivering software solutions while collaborating closely with clients to enhance their understanding of agile methodolog...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Engineer innovative software solutions by leading development projects, collaborating with teams, and mentoring junior engineers. Utilize cutting-edge technologies to enhance performance and deliver h...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$107K - $204K *

Transform Infrastructure as Code solutions in a hybrid-cloud environment, leveraging automation and containerization. Collaborate with engineers to enhance secure deployments and maintain documentatio...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$138K - $204K *

Empower innovation by designing and developing real-time distributed software for inventory induction and order fulfillment, evolving architecture to microservices in a collaborative, agile environmen...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $105K *

Transform cloud infrastructure by designing, deploying, and maintaining AWS solutions. Leverage your expertise in Kubernetes and DevOps to integrate multi-platform systems, ensuring reliability and sc...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $105K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team as a Cloud Integrator, where you'll design, deploy, and maintain AWS cloud infrastructure, ensuring seamless integration across multi-platform systems while...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Empower enterprise infrastructure by designing, supporting, and optimizing complex technology platforms. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational efficiency and ensure the stability and security...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$135K - $170K *

Lead DevOps initiatives by automating deployment pipelines and enhancing system integration for secure environments. Collaborate across teams to streamline configurations and troubleshoot issues in a...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$146K - $234K *

The Senior Software Engineer at Peraton will design, develop, test, and deploy features for a critical data transmission application supporting the US intelligence community. This role involves collab...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $182K *

Join a team that's building secure, scalable cloud infrastructure for mission-critical aerospace workloads. Leverage your DevOps expertise to enhance CI/CD pipelines and Kubernetes platforms, driving...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$123K - $202K *

Innovate advanced GIS and remote sensing software for defense and intelligence, collaborating with a skilled team to enhance analytical workflows and imagery processing capabilities, while mentoring j...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by enhancing secure automation and CI/CD pipelines across diverse environments, driving modernization of critical systems while ensuring compliance and collaboration with cross-functi...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$150K - $175K *

Drive innovation in our corporate technology environment by designing, automating, and securing cloud infrastructure, identity management, and core IT services while collaborating with cross-functiona...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by driving customer success through hands-on deployment and integration of AI solutions. Collaborate closely with clients to ensure effective implementation, adoption, and sustained u...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 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.