Senior Level Backend Infrastructure Engineer Jobs

Senior level backend infrastructure engineer jobs place experienced engineers in ownership of system reliability, scalability architecture, and the technical direction of the teams building and maintaining it. Roles are concentrated across Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Retail, with 45% remote or hybrid availability, and employers like ALTRUIST, nSCALE, and Taskrabbit hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles26
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerALTRUIST
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Work type55% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Dot Net Back-End Developer
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Dot Net Back-End Developer
Company
Albany, New York
Backend Engineering
Full-stack Engineering
Software Engineering

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Principal Back-End Network Engineer - AI Infrastructure Operations
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Principal Back-End Network Engineer - AI Infrastructure Operations
nSCALE
Houston, Texas
Civil & Structural Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
$150k - $215k/yr

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Senior Principal Back-End Network Engineer, AI Infrastructure
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Senior Principal Back-End Network Engineer, AI Infrastructure
nSCALE
San Francisco, California
Civil & Structural Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)

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Booz Allen Hamilton
Backend Infrastructure & Agentic AI Platforms Software Development Engineer, Senior
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Booz Allen Hamilton
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Backend Infrastructure & Agentic AI Platforms Software Development Engineer, Senior
Booz Allen Hamilton
Washington, District of Columbia
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Data Science & Analytics
Backend Engineering
$87k - $198k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Senior Back-end Java Developer
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Citi
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Senior Back-end Java Developer
Citi
Jersey City, New Jersey
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Technical Product & Program Management
Backend Engineering
DevOps
Technical Program Management
$142k - $213k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Senior Level Backend Infrastructure Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • ALTRUIST
    ALTRUIST3
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    nSCALE2
  • Taskrabbit
    Taskrabbit2
  • Titan Technologies
    Titan Technologies2
  • Altruist Corporation
    Altruist Corporation2

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software14
  • Consulting & Professional Services3
  • Retail2
  • Healthcare & Medical Services2
  • Manufacturing1

Senior Level Backend Infrastructure Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a senior level backend infrastructure engineer job?

Employers hiring at this level look for engineers who have owned large-scale distributed systems end to end, not just contributed to them. Demonstrating that you have made consequential architecture decisions, driven incidents to resolution, and mentored junior engineers sets a strong candidate apart. A portfolio of measurable reliability or performance improvements is more persuasive than a list of technologies.

Which companies hire senior level backend infrastructure engineers?

Companies hiring senior level backend infrastructure engineers right now include ALTRUIST, nSCALE, and Taskrabbit, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level comes primarily from organizations running complex, high-traffic systems where infrastructure reliability directly affects business outcomes.

Are there remote senior level backend infrastructure engineer jobs?

Yes, remote and hybrid options are common at this level. About 45% of senior level backend infrastructure engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting how widely distributed engineering teams have become across the industry. On-site roles tend to concentrate in regulated industries or companies with strict security requirements.

What makes a backend infrastructure engineer role senior level?

Senior level backend infrastructure engineer roles are defined by scope and ownership. Engineers at this stage design systems rather than implement specifications, set reliability and performance standards for their teams, and make decisions that affect multiple services or product lines. They are expected to mentor mid-level engineers, drive technical strategy within their domain, and lead cross-functional projects without close supervision.

Which industries hire the most senior level backend infrastructure engineers?

Senior Level backend infrastructure engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Retail, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive demand because they operate at a scale where infrastructure reliability, security, and cost efficiency have a direct and measurable impact on the business.