Lead Software Engineer - Infrastructure
LaddersAbout the role
For our client, we are seeking a Lead Software Engineer - Infrastructure to join the team of a leader in the Enterprise Technology space.
This role will lead infrastructure engineering efforts that support a distributed, containerized development environment and reliable cloud-based systems. The ideal candidate will partner closely with engineering peers to improve automation, streamline operations, and strengthen platform stability. You will also help shape roadmap initiatives, document technical architecture, and mentor others across a collaborative, multi-location team.
Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available
Compensation: $149,000 – $228,000 annually
Responsibilities
Maintain and optimize the containerized development environment
Manage cloud VMs in Google Cloud Platform
Automate manual and repetitive processes to improve efficiency
Ensure VMs are kept up to date
Document technical architectures and user features for clarity
Educate fellow engineers on tools and process improvements
Collaborate with the team to shape and define roadmap initiatives
Qualifications
At least 7 years of experience as an Infrastructure or Software Engineer
Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent work experience
Knowledge of configuration management systems, specifically Puppet
Strong Linux systems administration skills with scripting capabilities in Ruby and Bash
Understanding of modern programming principles and best practices
Excellent communication skills for working with distributed teams
Eagerness to explore new languages and technologies
Benefits
Hybrid work model available for those in Austin, TX, or Atlanta, GA
Flexible remote-first work environment
Focus on innovation and collaboration within the engineering team
Opportunity to mentor junior engineers
Engagement with a diverse team across various locations
Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and optimize the containerized development environment
- Manage cloud VMs in Google Cloud Platform
- Automate manual and repetitive processes to improve efficiency
- Ensure VMs are kept up to date
- Document technical architectures and user features for clarity
- Educate fellow engineers on tools and process improvements
- Collaborate with the team to shape and define roadmap initiatives
Qualifications
- At least 7 years of experience as an Infrastructure or Software Engineer
- Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent work experience
- Knowledge of configuration management systems, specifically Puppet
- Strong Linux systems administration skills with scripting capabilities in Ruby and Bash
- Understanding of modern programming principles and best practices
- Excellent communication skills for working with distributed teams
- Eagerness to explore new languages and technologies
Benefits
- Hybrid work model available for those in Austin, TX, or Atlanta, GA
- Flexible remote-first work environment
- Focus on innovation and collaboration within the engineering team
- Opportunity to mentor junior engineers
- Engagement with a diverse team across various locations
Skills mentioned
About Ladders
We lead the leaders. Ladder’s community of 10 mm leading professionals come to us to be inspired, grow in their careers, and get ahead in their professional lives. We focus on the $100K+ job market, representing 25% of all jobs and about 50% of income in the US & Canada. We build data-driven tools, marketplaces, news and entertainment products for our growing audience, and the companies, recruiters, and advertisers that want to reach them. We work best with people who enjoy using their talents, commitment and hard work to achieve great successes for millions of real life users through products that impact their careers. We are deeply technology-driven -- about half the company are engineers, technical product people or product designers -- but we never build technology for technology’s sake. We’re always trying to connect our efforts to the good it can do in people’s lives.
H-1B sponsorship history
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