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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$150K - $217K *

Partner with us to develop and optimize innovative network solutions, enhancing system reliability and performance. Collaborate with engineers to drive projects and support our Enterprise network, ens...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $189K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of DevOps innovation, optimizing software delivery and maintaining robust systems within a dynamic Agile team. Embrace challenges, enhance reliability, and drive e...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $189K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing software delivery and system reliability. Leverage your DevOps expertise to automate processes, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate in a dynamic Agile enviro...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive the development and enhancement of Oracle Fusion applications and reporting solutions. Collaborate within an Agile team to deliver user-focused, low-code applications and ensure data visibility...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

Shape the future of quality engineering by enhancing validation practices and building scalable strategies for code-transformation workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish relia...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Oversee quality engineering initiatives by enhancing validation practices, establishing scalable strategies, and improving release evidence in collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure robus...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's redefining quality engineering by enhancing validation practices and building scalable automated testing frameworks for AI-assisted software workflows, ensuring reliability and exce...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Develop innovative solutions by collaborating with defense and design teams to enhance user experience. Create robust, mission-critical systems utilizing React, Redux, Mapbox, and Typescript while man...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Optimize and implement secure, scalable infrastructure solutions across Windows, Citrix, AWS, and Azure. Collaborate with teams to drive automation and design zero-trust architectures, enhancing infra...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $165K *

Unlock potential by architecting and implementing secure, scalable infrastructure solutions across diverse environments, driving automation and collaboration to enhance operational efficiency and secu...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Optimize and implement scalable, secure infrastructure solutions across Windows, Citrix, AWS, and Azure. Drive automation and collaborate with teams to design zero-trust architectures, enhancing infra...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform enterprise-level applications by leveraging full stack development skills. Collaborate on innovative solutions using modern cloud platforms and frameworks, ensuring scalable and secure syste...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to develop innovative web applications, utilizing AI and cloud technologies, through the full software lifecycle—from design to deployment—enhancing user experiences and delivering...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $188K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of technology and healthcare by designing and developing secure backend services for an AI-enabled platform that enhances medical waiver reviews and supports cr...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $188K *

Unlock potential by driving backend development for a secure AI-enabled platform, enhancing medical waiver reviews through scalable services, APIs, and integrations while collaborating with cross-func...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $188K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of healthcare technology by designing and developing secure, scalable backend services for an AI-enabled platform that enhances medical waiver reviews and support...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $188K *

Transform backend development for a secure AI-enabled platform, driving innovation in medical waiver reviews. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable services, ensuring compliance a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $188K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of healthcare technology by developing secure, scalable backend services for an AI-enabled platform that enhances medical waiver reviews and integrates advanced a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $188K *

Advance your career by designing and developing scalable backend services for a secure AI-enabled platform, enhancing medical waiver review processes through innovative technology and collaboration wi...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $188K *

Join a team that's dedicated to developing secure AI-enabled platforms for efficient medical waiver reviews. You'll design, build, and sustain backend services while collaborating with cross-functiona...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $188K *

Unlock your potential as you design and develop scalable backend services for a secure AI-enabled platform, enhancing medical waiver reviews through innovative technology and collaboration with divers...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $188K *

Unlock potential by leading backend development for a secure AI-enabled platform, enhancing medical waiver review processes through scalable services, APIs, and integrations while collaborating with c...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $188K *

Elevate your career by driving backend development for a secure AI-enabled platform, enhancing medical waiver reviews through innovative services, APIs, and integrations while collaborating with diver...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $188K *

Transform backend development by designing and building scalable services for a secure AI-enabled platform, enhancing medical waiver review processes through innovative integrations and workflows...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $188K *

Drive backend development for a secure AI-enabled platform, enhancing medical waiver review processes through scalable services, API design, and integration with AI/ML technologies while collaborating...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.