Entry Level Infrastructure Engineer Jobs
New grad infrastructure engineer jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where hands-on internship work or a solid home-lab portfolio can matter more than a long resume. Most openings mix on-site and remote settings across Technology & Software, Artificial Intelligence, and Consulting & Professional Services, with employers like Google, OpenAI, and Amazon hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
About the team: The mission of our AML team is to push the next-generation AI infrastructure and recommendation platform for the ads ranking, search ranking, live & e-comm ranking in our company. We also drive substantial impact on core businesses of the company. Currently, we are looking for Machine Learning Engineer - Machine Learning Infrastructure to join our team to support and advance that mission.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the design and implementation of a global-scale machine learning system for feeds, ads and search ranking models.
- Responsible for improving usability and flexibility of the machine learning infrastructure.
- Responsible for improving the workflow of model training and serving, data pipelines, storage system and resource management for multi-tenancy machine learning systems.
- Responsible for designing and developing key components of ML infrastructure and mentoring interns.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related fields or equivalent years of experience in a software engineering role
- Proficient in at least one programming language such as Go/Python in Linux environment, with excellent coding skills.
- Familiar with open source distributed scheduling/orchestration/storage frameworks, such as Kubernetes (K8S), Yarn (Flink, MapReduce), Mesos, Celery, HDFS, Redis, S3, etc., with rich practical experience in machine learning system development.
- Experience in developing and deploying large-scale systems.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience contributing to an open sourced machine learning framework (TensorFlow/PyTorch).
- Experience in big data frameworks (e.g., Spark/Hadoop/Flink), experience in resource management and task scheduling for large scale distributed systems.
ABOUT USDS
TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC is dedicated to the safety and security of millions of Americans who create, discover, and connect with what they love on the apps we operate. The Joint Venture has been established in compliance with the Executive Order signed by President Trump on September 25, 2025. Our foundation is a comprehensive data privacy and cybersecurity program we operate under defined safeguards to protect national security and secure U.S. user data, apps and the algorithm. We safeguard the U.S. content ecosystem, holding decision-making authority for trust and safety policies and moderation. USDS Joint Venture helps ensure Americans can continue to express their creativity, discover new hobbies and interests, and build thriving communities and businesses on a global scale.
On-site presence across teams allows the company to operate with greater speed, alignment, and agility — especially in areas like real-time decision-making, team development, and integrated execution. As such, the company is shifting from a hybrid work model to a fully in-person schedule up to 5 days a week.
WHY JOIN US
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day. We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
USDS REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
USDS is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/USDS-RA
JOB INFORMATION
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually) The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $136800 - $359720 annually. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).
The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
3. Exercising sound judgment.
INTRODUCTION
About the team: The mission of our AML team is to push the next-generation AI infrastructure and recommendation platform for the ads ranking, search ranking, live & e-comm ranking in our company. We also drive substantial impact on core businesses of the company. Currently, we are looking for Machine Learning Engineer - Machine Learning Infrastructure to join our team to support and advance that mission.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the design and implementation of a global-scale machine learning system for feeds, ads and search ranking models.
- Responsible for improving usability and flexibility of the machine learning infrastructure.
- Responsible for improving the workflow of model training and serving, data pipelines, storage system and resource management for multi-tenancy machine learning systems.
- Responsible for designing and developing key components of ML infrastructure and mentoring interns.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related fields or equivalent years of experience in a software engineering role
- Proficient in at least one programming language such as Go/Python in Linux environment, with excellent coding skills.
- Familiar with open source distributed scheduling/orchestration/storage frameworks, such as Kubernetes (K8S), Yarn (Flink, MapReduce), Mesos, Celery, HDFS, Redis, S3, etc., with rich practical experience in machine learning system development.
- Experience in developing and deploying large-scale systems.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience contributing to an open sourced machine learning framework (TensorFlow/PyTorch).
- Experience in big data frameworks (e.g., Spark/Hadoop/Flink), experience in resource management and task scheduling for large scale distributed systems.
ABOUT USDS
TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC is dedicated to the safety and security of millions of Americans who create, discover, and connect with what they love on the apps we operate. The Joint Venture has been established in compliance with the Executive Order signed by President Trump on September 25, 2025. Our foundation is a comprehensive data privacy and cybersecurity program we operate under defined safeguards to protect national security and secure U.S. user data, apps and the algorithm. We safeguard the U.S. content ecosystem, holding decision-making authority for trust and safety policies and moderation. USDS Joint Venture helps ensure Americans can continue to express their creativity, discover new hobbies and interests, and build thriving communities and businesses on a global scale.
On-site presence across teams allows the company to operate with greater speed, alignment, and agility — especially in areas like real-time decision-making, team development, and integrated execution. As such, the company is shifting from a hybrid work model to a fully in-person schedule up to 5 days a week.
WHY JOIN US
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day. We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
USDS REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
USDS is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/USDS-RA
JOB INFORMATION
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually) The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $136800 - $359720 annually. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).
The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
3. Exercising sound judgment.
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Entry Level Infrastructure Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level infrastructure engineer job?
Focus on demonstrating hands-on skills rather than years on a resume. Build a home lab, earn a foundational certification like CompTIA Network+ or AWS Cloud Practitioner, and document your projects clearly. Employers hiring at this level look for candidates who understand networking basics, can troubleshoot systems, and show initiative through internships, coursework, or self-directed work. Tailor your resume to each posting's stated requirements.
Which companies hire entry level infrastructure engineers?
Companies hiring entry level infrastructure engineers right now include Google, OpenAI, and Amazon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of large enterprises with formal new-grad programs, managed service providers, and mid-size technology and finance firms building out their IT and cloud teams.
Are there remote entry level infrastructure engineer jobs?
Yes, though on-site roles remain common at this career stage since many teams prefer in-person mentorship for junior hires. About 18% of entry level infrastructure engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, so candidates open to any work setting will see the widest range of opportunities across the country.
Are these new grad infrastructure engineer jobs?
Yes. The listings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior infrastructure engineer roles alongside other entry level postings. A new-grad-friendly posting typically welcomes zero to two years of experience and accepts internships, co-ops, academic projects, or a strong portfolio in place of full-time work history. Look for language like 'no experience required' or 'recent graduates encouraged to apply' in the job description.
Which industries hire the most entry level infrastructure engineers?
Entry Level infrastructure engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Artificial Intelligence, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they are expanding cloud, network, and data center operations and need junior engineers who can support and grow with their infrastructure teams.