Senior Level Infrastructure Software Engineer Jobs

Senior level infrastructure software engineer jobs demand full ownership of distributed systems, platform reliability, and the technical direction that junior and mid-level engineers depend on to execute. Openings are concentrated across Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Science & Research, with a strong mix of remote and on-site roles, and employers like Nuro, Harvey, and NVIDIA hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles37
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerNuro
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Work type68% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Network Infrastructure Software Development- Principal Engineer
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Network Infrastructure Software Development- Principal Engineer
Arrcus, Inc.
San Jose, California
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Backend Engineering
DevOps
$200k - $225k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Lead Principal Software Engineer, Core Infrastructure
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Lead Principal Software Engineer, Core Infrastructure
Oracle
Nashville, Tennessee
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
Software Engineering
10,000+

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Software Engineer, ML Infrastructure
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Software Engineer, ML Infrastructure
Arc Institute
Palo Alto, California
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
Data Engineering
Data Science
Backend Engineering
$237k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Software Engineer - Infrastructure
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Software Engineer - Infrastructure
Modern Treasury
San Francisco Bay Area
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
DevOps
Backend Engineering
$159k - $275k/yr
Hybrid
None

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Software Engineer Intern (Core, Infrastructure & Security) — Spring 2027
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Software Engineer Intern (Core, Infrastructure & Security) — Spring 2027
Snowflake
Bellevue, Washington
Customer Service
Customer Success
Customer Support
$236k - $339k/yr
Master's degree
5,001-10,000

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Senior Level Infrastructure Software Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

Nuro4 open roles
Harvey2 open roles
NVIDIA2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software22
  • Electronics & Hardware4
  • Science & Research3
  • Law & Legal Services1
  • Banking & Financial Services1

Senior Level Infrastructure Software Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

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

Employers at this level look for engineers who have owned production systems end-to-end, not just contributed to them. Concrete evidence of reducing toil, improving reliability at scale, or designing infrastructure that others build on top of carries the most weight. Strong candidates also show they have mentored teammates, driven architectural decisions, and navigated tradeoffs between speed, cost, and resilience without close supervision.

Which companies hire senior level infrastructure software engineers?

Companies hiring senior level infrastructure software engineers right now include Nuro, Harvey, and NVIDIA, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level covers both large technology and cloud-native companies scaling their platforms and mid-size organizations building out dedicated infrastructure teams for the first time.

Are there remote senior level infrastructure software engineer jobs?

Yes, remote and hybrid flexibility is common at this level given the seniority and autonomy these roles require. About 32% of senior level infrastructure software engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how many employers trust senior engineers to operate effectively outside a traditional office setting.

What makes an infrastructure software engineer role senior level?

Senior level infrastructure software engineer roles are defined by scope and accountability rather than task execution. You are expected to set technical direction for a platform area, own reliability and performance outcomes, and make architecture decisions that affect other teams. Mentoring junior and mid-level engineers, leading cross-functional initiatives, and anticipating failure modes before they reach production are all standard expectations at this career stage.

Which industries hire the most senior level infrastructure software engineers?

Senior level infrastructure software engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Science & Research, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors tend to operate complex, high-availability systems at scale, which creates consistent demand for engineers who can own platform reliability and lead infrastructure strategy rather than simply maintain existing tooling.