Infrastructure Software Engineer Jobs in Washington

Infrastructure Software Engineer jobs in Washington are among the most active in the country, concentrated in cloud computing, distributed systems, and enterprise DevOps across a technology sector anchored by some of the world's largest software companies. The heaviest hiring is in Seattle, Bellevue, and Redmond, where Microsoft, Amazon, and Boeing maintain large engineering teams with persistent demand for infrastructure engineers at every level from early-career through principal. Site reliability, Kubernetes platform work, and internal developer tooling are the most consistently sought specialties. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles54

Top employerGoogle

Top citySeattle, WA

Cities hiring5

Work type53% Hybrid

Top industryTechnology

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Software Engineer, Infrastructure (Technical Leadership)

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Software Engineer, Infrastructure (Technical Leadership) Responsibilities:

Drive the team's goals and technical direction to pursue opportunities that make your larger organization more efficient
Effectively communicate complex features and systems in detail
Understand industry and company-wide trends to help assess and develop new technologies
Partner and collaborate with organization leaders to help improve the level of performance of the team and organization
Identify new opportunities for the larger organization and influence the appropriate people for staffing and prioritizing these new ideas
Lead long-term technical vision and roadmap for large cross-company efforts
Suggest, collect and synthesize requirements and create an effective feature roadmap
Identify and resolve performance and scalability issues, and drive large efforts to reduce technical debt

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience mentoring/influencing executive stakeholders across organizations
Experience utilizing data and analysis to explain technical problems and provide detailed feedback and solutions
Experience driving large cross-functional, industry-wide engineering efforts
Experience communicating and working across functions to drive solutions
Proven track record of planning multi-year roadmaps in which short-term projects ladder to the long-term mission

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
8+ years relevant experience building large-scale infrastructure applications or similar experience
Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
Experience improving quality through thoughtful code reviews, appropriate testing, proper rollout, monitoring, and proactive changes
Experience in programming languages such as C, C++, or Java, and scripting languages such as Python, JavaScript, or Hack

About Meta:

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@meta.com.

$219,000/year to $301,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.

Software Engineer, Infrastructure (Technical Leadership) Responsibilities:

Drive the team's goals and technical direction to pursue opportunities that make your larger organization more efficient
Effectively communicate complex features and systems in detail
Understand industry and company-wide trends to help assess and develop new technologies
Partner and collaborate with organization leaders to help improve the level of performance of the team and organization
Identify new opportunities for the larger organization and influence the appropriate people for staffing and prioritizing these new ideas
Lead long-term technical vision and roadmap for large cross-company efforts
Suggest, collect and synthesize requirements and create an effective feature roadmap
Identify and resolve performance and scalability issues, and drive large efforts to reduce technical debt

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience mentoring/influencing executive stakeholders across organizations
Experience utilizing data and analysis to explain technical problems and provide detailed feedback and solutions
Experience driving large cross-functional, industry-wide engineering efforts
Experience communicating and working across functions to drive solutions
Proven track record of planning multi-year roadmaps in which short-term projects ladder to the long-term mission

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
8+ years relevant experience building large-scale infrastructure applications or similar experience
Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
Experience improving quality through thoughtful code reviews, appropriate testing, proper rollout, monitoring, and proactive changes
Experience in programming languages such as C, C++, or Java, and scripting languages such as Python, JavaScript, or Hack

About Meta:

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@meta.com.

$219,000/year to $301,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.

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Infrastructure Software Engineer Jobs by City in Washington

Where Washington roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Seattle

32 jobs

Bellevue

10 jobs

Kirkland

7 jobs

Vancouver

3 jobs

Redmond

2 jobs

Infrastructure Software Engineer Job Market in Washington

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

Who's Hiring

Google6 open roles

TikTok5 open roles

Amazon5 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

Technology & Software
Banking & Financial Services
Science & Research

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What Washington Employers Look For

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

Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a closely related technical field
Hands-on experience designing and operating large-scale distributed infrastructure on AWS, Azure, or GCP
Proficiency in infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform, Pulumi, or AWS CDK
Strong programming ability in at least one of Python, Go, or Java for automation and tooling
Demonstrated experience with container orchestration platforms, especially Kubernetes and Docker
Familiarity with observability stacks including Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, or equivalent monitoring tools

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Infrastructure Software Engineer Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a infrastructure software engineer in Washington?

Most infrastructure software engineers in Washington enter through a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related discipline from a university such as the University of Washington, Washington State University, or one of the region's strong community college transfer pathways. There is no state-issued license for this role. Employers place significant weight on cloud certifications from AWS, Google, or Microsoft, combined with a portfolio of infrastructure projects or open-source contributions that demonstrate hands-on systems experience.

How much do infrastructure software engineers make in Washington?

Infrastructure software engineers in Washington earn a median of about $166,540 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $96,810 for the lowest 10% to over $255,350 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire infrastructure software engineers in Washington?

Employers hiring infrastructure software engineers in Washington right now include Google, TikTok, and Amazon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Washington's concentration of global cloud and enterprise software headquarters means infrastructure roles here tend to operate at significant scale and often involve internal platform or site reliability work.

Which Washington cities have the most infrastructure software engineer jobs?

Seattle, Bellevue, and Kirkland lead for infrastructure software engineer openings in Washington. Seattle and Bellevue drive volume through a dense cluster of technology headquarters and cloud-native companies, while Redmond's concentration reflects Microsoft's large infrastructure engineering organization, and smaller nearby cities like Kirkland and Bothell have grown as employers expand beyond core campuses.

Are there remote infrastructure software engineer jobs in Washington?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 60% of infrastructure software engineer openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the desk-based and code-driven nature of most infrastructure work. Roles focused on cloud automation, platform tooling, and monitoring are the most consistently available in fully remote arrangements, while positions requiring data-center access or on-call hardware response tend to remain on-site.

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

The most realistic entry path is landing a systems or DevOps associate role and building toward infrastructure engineering from there. Amazon and Microsoft both run structured new-graduate programs that place candidates into infrastructure and platform teams without requiring prior industry experience. Community college transfer programs paired with AWS or Azure associate certifications improve competitiveness significantly. Adjacent roles such as systems administrator, cloud support engineer, or IT operations analyst are common stepping-stones at mid-size Washington technology companies before moving into full infrastructure engineering positions.

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

You can find and apply to infrastructure software engineer jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current Washington openings updated regularly. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and preferred location or work arrangement, and apply directly to the employers posting them.

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