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The Software Engineer will develop and maintain system management infrastructure software and services for High Performance Computing (HPC) systems in a Linux environment, supporting Centralized UIs ...

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As of Jul 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for infrastructure software engineer in Maryland is $174,955.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $167,900.00 and $199,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as an Infrastructure Software Engineer, you need a deep understanding of computer systems, networking, cloud infrastructure, and proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Go, or Java. Experience with infrastructure automation tools (like Terraform, Ansible, or Kubernetes), cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and possibly certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect are highly valuable. Effective collaboration, problem-solving abilities, and strong communication skills help you excel in cross-functional teams and fast-paced environments. These skills are critical to building scalable, reliable systems and ensuring seamless deployment and maintenance of company infrastructure.

What does an Infrastructure Software Engineer do?

An Infrastructure Software Engineer designs, builds, and maintains the foundational software systems that support applications, networking, and cloud environments. They focus on scalability, reliability, and performance by developing automation tools, managing CI/CD pipelines, and optimizing infrastructure. Their work ensures systems run efficiently, securely, and with minimal downtime.

What are the typical day-to-day responsibilities of an Infrastructure Software Engineer?

As an Infrastructure Software Engineer, your typical day involves designing, implementing, and maintaining automation workflows for infrastructure deployment, monitoring system performance, and responding to incidents or outages. You'll work closely with development, DevOps, and IT teams to ensure infrastructure scalability, reliability, and security. Regular tasks may include writing scripts, managing cloud resources, evaluating new tools, and participating in on-call rotations. Collaboration and proactive problem-solving are central to meeting both technical and business needs efficiently. This role offers a dynamic blend of hands-on technical work and teamwork in evolving environments.

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Infographic showing various Infrastructure Software Engineer job openings in Maryland as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 8% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $174,955 per year, or $84.1 per hour.
Senior Infrastructure Software Engineer

Senior Infrastructure Software Engineer

Peraton

College Park, MD • On-site

$112K - $179K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 5 days ago

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Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

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Job description

Responsibilities
Peraton Labs is seeking a poly cleared Senior Infrastructure Software Engineer to join our infrastructure team supporting advanced R&D efforts at a customer site. In this role you'll develop and maintain software that underpins complex research environments by integrating existing capabilities into new or modified systems and environments, improving reliability and performance, and enabling rapid prototyping through disciplined software engineering practices.
This position supports a dynamic team of Peraton Labs, customer, and subcontractor personnel. The ideal candidate is comfortable working hands-on in a highly secure environment, collaborating closely with researchers and engineers, and can also execute independently to drive solutions end-to-end.
This position requires full-time on-site work at a customer site near College Park, MD.
Key responsibilities may include:
  • Develop and sustain research infrastructure software supporting complex systems
  • Integrate existing software into new or modified systems and operating environments, ensuring compatibility, performance, and maintainability
  • Contribute across the software lifecycle: requirements interpretation, design, implementation, testing, verification, and deployment of prototype and operational software
  • Build and improve automation, tooling, and CI/CD workflows to accelerate development and increase reliability (e.g., build pipelines, test automation, packaging, releases processes)
  • Work in Linux-based development and runtime environments, including scripting and troubleshooting at the OS and application layers
  • Collaborate with engineers/researchers to identify successful approaches to complex problems, rapidly iterate prototypes, and transition viable solutions toward operational use
  • Support networked systems and software that interacts with networking stacks, data flows, distributed services, or mission environments
  • Interface directly with customer stakeholders (technical and programmatic) to coordinate priorities, communicate progress, and resolve issues
  • Monitor and direct subcontractor tasking as needed by providing technical guidance, reviewing deliverables, and ensuring integration and quality standards are met
  • Produce clear technical documentation (design notes, build/deploy instructions, test evidence, and operational runbooks)

*This position may be eligible for an increased sign-on bonus. Eligibility, bonus amount, and applicable terms and conditions will be discussed during the recruiting process*
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Qualifications
Minimum qualifications
  • Minimum of 6+ years of experience and a Bachelors, 4+ years and a Masters, or 2+ years and a Ph.D. in Computer Science or related discipline. In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, 4 additional years of experience is required for a total of 10 years
  • Software development experience with the building and integration of applications/services in complex environments
  • Strong hands-on proficiency in Python and at least one of C/C++, Java, or Go (exposure to all is a plus)
  • Familiarity with secure development practices in restricted environments (e.g., hardened enclaves, controlled repos, offline build patterns)
  • Working knowledge in software engineering practices and tooling, such as:
    • Git/GitHub/GitLab branching, PRs, and code reviews
    • Agile development practices
    • CI tooling (e.g., Jenkins) or similar pipelines
  • Strong problem-solving ability with a track record of learning new technologies quickly and delivering results in ambiguous/problem-driven research settings
  • Strong communication skills to explain technical issues and tradeoffs to technical and non-technical audiences
  • Active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph is required for this position

Preferred qualifications
  • Experience supporting research platforms or environments where rapid prototyping transitions into operationally relevant software
  • Prior experience providing technical leadership, mentoring junior engineers, or coordinating work across development teams
  • Experience with design, development, test, verification, and certification of operational software (including evidence-driven testing and documentation)
  • Strong "systems" familiarity:
    • Linux and Windows system skills
    • Shell scripting and automation
    • Virtualization / VM technologies (e.g., VMware, KVM, VirtualBox, Proxmox)
  • Networking background:
    • TCP/IP fundamentals, routing/switching concepts, firewalls
    • Network service development, packet/data pipeline integration, network troubleshooting
  • Experience with modern ecosystem tooling, such as:
    • Containers (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes)
    • Infrastructure automation via Ansible, Terraform
    • Artifact/package management, reproducible builds, release engineering

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Peraton Overview
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Target Salary Range
$112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
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At Peraton, we re at the forefront of delivering the next big thing every day. We re the partner of choice to help solve some of the world s most daunting challenges, delivering bold, new solutions to keep people around the world safer and more secure.

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Year founded

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