Infrastructure Software Engineer Jobs

Infrastructure Software Engineer jobs are open across cloud, fintech, healthtech, and enterprise software at every level from new-grad to principal, with specializations in distributed systems, platform engineering, and site reliability. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles493+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerGoogle
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Work type45% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Digi International
Software Test Engineer I - Infrastructure Management (Hybrid - Hopkins, MN)
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Digi International
New 6h ago
Software Test Engineer I - Infrastructure Management (Hybrid - Hopkins, MN)
Digi International
Hopkins, Minnesota
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
$57k - $89k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in information technology
501-1,000

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Salesforce
Software Engineer, DNS & Cloud Infrastructure
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Salesforce
New 8h ago
Software Engineer, DNS & Cloud Infrastructure
Salesforce
Bellevue, Washington
Cloud & DevOps
Cloud Engineering
Network Engineering
Systems Administration
$117k - $194k/yr
10,000+

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Apple
Security Infrastructure Software Engineer, SEAR
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Apple
New 17h ago
Security Infrastructure Software Engineer, SEAR
Apple
Austin, Texas
Customer Service & Support
Customer Support
Product Management
Technical Program Management
Bachelor of Science
10,000+

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Apple
Sr. Software Engineer, Infrastructure Services (Control Plane)
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Apple
New 17h ago
Sr. Software Engineer, Infrastructure Services (Control Plane)
Apple
San Francisco Bay Area, California
Customer Service
Customer Success
Customer Support
$185k - $325k/yr
10,000+

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Apple
Sr. Software Engineer, Infrastructure Services (Data Plane)
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Apple
New 17h ago
Sr. Software Engineer, Infrastructure Services (Data Plane)
Apple
San Francisco Bay Area, California
Customer Service
Customer Support
$185k - $325k/yr
Bachelor of Science
10,000+

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Infrastructure Software Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Google
    Google89
  • Apple
    Apple21
  • OpenAI
    OpenAI18
  • TikTok
    TikTok14
  • Nuro
    Nuro12

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software86
  • Artificial Intelligence17
  • Science & Research13
  • Electronics & Hardware8
  • Insurance5

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in infrastructure software engineer jobs.

  • Proficiency with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
  • Hands-on experience with container orchestration tools like Kubernetes and Docker
  • Infrastructure-as-code experience using Terraform, Ansible, or Pulumi
  • Strong understanding of networking, DNS, load balancing, and security fundamentals
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or ArgoCD
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field

Tips for Your Infrastructure Software Engineer Job Search

Quantify your systems impact on your resume

Hiring managers for infrastructure roles want numbers tied to scale, latency, or uptime. Replace vague bullet points with concrete outcomes like reduced deployment time or increased throughput so your resume passes the technical screen.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists infrastructure software engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Tailor your resume to the stack listed

Infrastructure job postings are specific about tooling. If a role lists Terraform, Kubernetes, and AWS, mirror those exact terms in your resume where you have genuine experience. Generic infrastructure resumes rarely clear automated filters.

Filter openings by deployment model first

Before applying, check whether the role is cloud-native, on-premise, or hybrid. Your experience building in one environment won't always map cleanly to another, and mismatches surface fast in technical interviews.

Prepare a live system design walkthrough

Infrastructure interviews almost always include a system design round. Walk through an architecture you built or improved, focusing on the tradeoffs you made around availability, cost, and latency rather than just describing the final state.

Negotiate on scope before negotiating on pay

In infrastructure offers, the on-call rotation and incident responsibility scope vary widely. Clarify coverage expectations, escalation policies, and rotation size before signing, since these directly affect your day-to-day workload after you start.

Infrastructure Software Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most infrastructure software engineers?

The companies hiring the most infrastructure software engineers right now include Google, Apple, and OpenAI, with the largest share of openings in California, Washington, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring is concentrated in organizations with large-scale cloud operations or active platform modernization programs.

How many infrastructure software engineer jobs are remote?

About 55% of infrastructure software engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, making it one of the more remote-accessible engineering disciplines. Platform engineering and site reliability roles tend to have the highest remote availability, while roles involving on-premise data center work or hardware integration are more likely to require on-site presence.

How do you become an infrastructure software engineer?

Start by building proficiency in Linux administration, networking fundamentals, and at least one major cloud platform. Learn infrastructure-as-code through hands-on projects using tools like Terraform or Ansible. Contribute to open-source DevOps tooling or build a home lab to demonstrate real system design experience. Certifications from AWS, Google Cloud, or the Linux Foundation can validate your skills to employers during the hiring process.

Can you get hired as an infrastructure software engineer without much experience?

Yes, entry-level infrastructure roles exist, but they typically require demonstrated hands-on skills even without professional experience. Building a portfolio of personal or open-source projects involving cloud provisioning, container deployments, or CI/CD pipelines is more effective than listing coursework alone. Targeting companies that run graduate programs or explicitly label roles as junior or associate gives you the most realistic path in.

What does the infrastructure software engineer interview process look like?

The process typically includes an initial recruiter screen, a technical phone interview focused on networking or cloud fundamentals, a system design round where you architect a scalable or highly available system, and a coding round that emphasizes scripting and automation rather than algorithms. Some employers add a take-home infrastructure project or an on-call readiness discussion before the final offer stage.

Where can I find and apply to infrastructure software engineer jobs?

You can find and apply to infrastructure software engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and target stack, then apply directly to each listing from the page.

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