Infrastructure Software Engineer Jobs in Texas

Infrastructure Software Engineer jobs in Texas are among the most actively hired technical roles in the state, with demand concentrated in cloud infrastructure, site reliability engineering, and platform engineering across the energy, financial services, defense, and enterprise technology sectors at every level from entry-level to principal engineer. Austin, Dallas, and Houston lead hiring, anchored by employers like Dell Technologies, AT&T, and ExxonMobil's digital and technology divisions. The most sought-after specialties in Texas listings include Kubernetes and container orchestration, infrastructure-as-code with Terraform, and distributed systems reliability. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles86+
Top cityAustin, TX
Cities hiring15
Work type79% On-site
Top industryEnergy

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Silicon Labs
Sr. IoT Infrastructure Software Engineer
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Silicon Labs
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Sr. IoT Infrastructure Software Engineer
Silicon Labs
Austin, Texas
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
Embedded Systems Engineering
Backend Engineering
$125k - $231k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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PayPal
Sr Software Engineer- Cloud Infrastructure and DevOps
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PayPal
Added 4d ago
Sr Software Engineer- Cloud Infrastructure and DevOps
PayPal
Austin, Texas
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Cloud Engineering
DevOps
Backend Engineering
$131k - $213k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Speechify
Software Engineer, Data Infrastructure & Acquisition
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Speechify
Added 1w ago
Software Engineer, Data Infrastructure & Acquisition
Speechify
Plano, Texas
Software Engineering
Data Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Cloud Engineering
Backend Engineering
$140k - $200k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's

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Topaz Labs
Software Engineer, DevOps / Infrastructure
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Topaz Labs
Added 3mo ago
Software Engineer, DevOps / Infrastructure
Topaz Labs
Dallas, Texas
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
DevOps
Cloud Engineering
Backend Engineering
$110k - $160k/yr
On-Site

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Apple
Cloud Infrastructure and AI Efficiency Engineer
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Apple
Added 3d ago
Cloud Infrastructure and AI Efficiency Engineer
Apple
Austin, Texas
Cloud & DevOps
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
Technical Product & Program Management
Cloud Engineering
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Data Science
Data Analytics
$181k - $318k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Infrastructure Software Engineer Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Austin
36 jobs
Houston
22 jobs
Buda
5 jobs
Dallas
4 jobs
Red Oak
4 jobs
Abilene
2 jobs
Fort Worth
2 jobs
Lubbock
2 jobs
Sherman
2 jobs

Infrastructure Software Engineer Job Market in Texas

A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Quanta Infrastructure Solutions
    Quanta Infrastructure Solutions23
  • Apple
    Apple11
  • Amazon
    Amazon6
  • Fluor
    Fluor6
  • DataBank
    DataBank4

Top Industries Hiring

  • Energy23
  • Electronics & Hardware19
  • Consulting & Professional Services17
  • Construction & Real Estate15
  • Technology & Software12

What Texas Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field
  • Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
  • Proficiency with infrastructure-as-code tools including Terraform, Ansible, or Pulumi
  • Experience designing and operating containerized environments using Kubernetes or Docker
  • Strong scripting ability in Python, Go, or Bash for automation and tooling
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control systems, and observability tooling

Infrastructure Software Engineer Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a infrastructure software engineer in Texas?

Infrastructure software engineering in Texas has no state-issued license or registration requirement, so the path runs through education and demonstrated technical skill. Most Texas employers look for a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field, though strong portfolio projects and relevant certifications from cloud providers can substitute for a traditional degree at many companies. Building hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure, containerization, and automation tooling positions candidates well for Texas's tech-dense market.

How much do infrastructure software engineers make in Texas?

Infrastructure software engineers in Texas earn a median of about $132,150 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $82,600 for the lowest 10% to over $183,680 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire infrastructure software engineers in Texas?

Employers hiring infrastructure software engineers in Texas right now include Quanta Infrastructure Solutions, Apple, and Amazon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Texas's concentration of energy companies, financial services firms, defense contractors, and large enterprise technology headquarters creates consistent year-round demand across a wider range of industries than most states.

Which Texas cities have the most infrastructure software engineer jobs?

Austin, Houston, and Buda have the most infrastructure software engineer openings in Texas. Austin's dense cluster of tech companies and enterprise software firms drives much of that city's volume, while Dallas benefits from major financial services and telecom headquarters, and Houston's energy sector and growing technology investment generate steady demand for cloud and platform engineering roles.

Are there remote infrastructure software engineer jobs in Texas?

Yes, and more than most fields. Infrastructure software engineering is largely a desk-based, code-driven discipline, which makes it well suited to remote and hybrid arrangements. About 21% of infrastructure software engineer openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how common distributed team structures have become in this specialty. Roles focused on cloud architecture, infrastructure-as-code, and platform tooling are the most likely to be fully remote.

How can I get hired as a infrastructure software engineer in Texas with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is through a junior DevOps engineer, site reliability engineer, or systems administrator role, all of which are common stepping stones at large Texas employers in Austin's tech sector and Dallas's enterprise technology corridors. Dell Technologies, NTT Data, and major financial institutions in Dallas run associate and early-career engineering programs that accept candidates without prior production experience. Building a portfolio of Terraform configurations, containerized applications, or CI/CD pipeline projects on GitHub and earning an entry-level cloud certification from AWS or Azure gives candidates a concrete edge over résumé-only applicants.

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

You can find and apply to infrastructure software engineer jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings from employers across Austin, Dallas, Houston, and beyond. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your experience and preferred location or work arrangement, and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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