Explore AWS Engineer Jobs

AWS Engineers design, build, and maintain cloud environments on Amazon Web Services. They help organizations develop reliable, secure, and scalable infrastructure, support cloud migration, and improve how applications are deployed and operated. Explore vetted AWS Engineer opportunities on Ladders, including roles with salaries of $100,000 or more.

What AWS Engineers Do

Responsibilities vary by employer and seniority, but commonly include designing AWS architectures, provisioning and managing cloud resources, automating infrastructure, monitoring performance, and troubleshooting operational issues. AWS Engineers may also work with development, security, and operations teams to improve availability, control costs, and meet compliance requirements.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek hands-on experience with AWS services such as EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, Lambda, and CloudWatch. Familiarity with infrastructure as code tools like Terraform or AWS CloudFormation, scripting, CI/CD, containers, networking, and cloud security can also be valuable. AWS certifications may strengthen an application, while practical experience delivering dependable cloud solutions remains essential.

Career Paths and Work Settings

AWS Engineers work across technology, finance, healthcare, consulting, and other industries. Depending on their focus, they may specialize in cloud infrastructure, platform engineering, DevOps, security, or architecture. With experience, professionals can move into senior engineering, cloud architecture, engineering management, or broader cloud leadership roles.

Find AWS Engineer Opportunities on Ladders

Use Ladders to explore vetted professional jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare roles by responsibilities, required experience, location, and work arrangement to find an opportunity that aligns with your cloud engineering skills and career goals.

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$120K - $145K *

Drive operational excellence by designing and maintaining secure, scalable infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance deployment processes and system observability, ensuring re...

Hoboken, NJRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $140K *

Partner with us to enhance cloud security across AWS and GCP environments. Engage in system hardening, vulnerability remediation, and incident response while collaborating with a team of experts to en...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $180K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of AI-native software development. Drive engineering excellence by orchestrating autonomous agents and maintaining high-quality standards in a FedRAMP-authorized e...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$153K - $207K *

Champion innovative cloud solutions by leveraging your technical expertise to guide customers in designing and implementing robust architectures. Collaborate with teams to drive success in AWS project...

Delaware, USRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$86K - $138K *

Champion cloud security by leading vulnerability assessments, incident response, and compliance efforts. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance security posture and implement best practices in...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Elevate application security by driving best practices and collaborating with scrum teams. This role ensures data protection and compliance while integrating security into the software development lif...

Florida, USRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of application security by driving best practices and collaborating with scrum teams to ensure data protection and secure development processes. Leverage your expertise to enhance our...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$171K - $300K *

Take ownership of architecting and developing AI-driven backend solutions for Access Security, enhancing identity intelligence and risk detection while collaborating with cross-functional teams to del...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion security excellence by designing and implementing robust security controls across hybrid environments, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance overall protection and response cap...

CanadaRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$105K - $149K *

Lead the charge in safeguarding our IT environment by managing security incidents, collaborating across teams, and enhancing our incident response capabilities to ensure compliance and protection agai...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $149K *

Transform your career by driving vulnerability management and enhancing cybersecurity measures. Collaborate with agile teams to assess risks, implement best practices, and ensure robust defenses again...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $220K *

Deliver innovative data pipelines for legal records, transforming unstructured data into actionable insights while supporting advanced AI workflows and data quality improvements for robust legal resea...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$131K - $178K *

Unlock your potential by leading a dynamic Agile team in developing enterprise applications. Leverage your AWS expertise and hands-on coding skills to drive innovation and mentor developers while ensu...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K *

Take ownership of innovative cloud security solutions by engineering autonomous AI tools that meet complex requirements, ensuring robust security and efficiency in high-velocity environments. Drive pr...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the development of high-security software solutions for government clients, ensuring seamless deployment and compliance by integrating innovative technologies in air-gapped environments while col...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$103K - $181K *

Join a dynamic team to automate and enhance software delivery for critical systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system reliability and performance while supporting national secur...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$135K - $180K *

Champion cloud security excellence by designing robust security controls for cloud and infrastructure environments. Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate security practices into development...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in deploying innovative AI/ML solutions in AWS, utilizing over a decade of IT experience. Shape enterprise applications through expert architecture and engineering, driving impactful r...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$116K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement cloud security solutions, enhancing information security and compliance while mitigating cyber threats across the organization. Drive innovation and improve...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of secure software development by integrating security practices into engineering workflows, building automation tools, and conducting penetration tests to identify vulnerabilities an...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by supporting clients in adopting AWS solutions, enhancing agent productivity, conducting assessments, translating business goals into actionable plans, and facilitating technical dis...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$79K - $143K *

Join a team that's redefining release engineering by optimizing CI/CD pipelines, integrating AI solutions, and ensuring high-quality software delivery through innovative automation and collaboration w...

Ottawa, ONRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engage in transformative DevOps practices by implementing AWS technologies and tooling. Collaborate with product teams to enhance cloud infrastructure, security, and CI/CD pipelines, contributing to a...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $223K *

Unlock your potential by building powerful models and infrastructure for high-performance virtual platforms critical for software development. Collaborate closely with engineering teams to enhance usa...

Cupertino, CARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$160K - $180K *

Empower your career by delivering AI observability solutions end-to-end. Collaborate with a cross-functional team to enhance user experiences and drive insights into AI systems, shaping the future of...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an AWS Engineer do?question toggle

    An AWS Engineer builds and operates cloud infrastructure on Amazon Web Services. Typical work includes designing cloud environments, automating deployments, monitoring systems, improving security, and troubleshooting performance or reliability issues.

  • What skills are commonly required for AWS Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Commonly requested skills include AWS services such as EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, Lambda, and CloudWatch, along with networking, scripting, infrastructure as code, CI/CD, containers, and cloud security. Requirements differ by role and employer.

  • Do AWS Engineers need certifications?question toggle

    Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect or AWS Certified DevOps Engineer can demonstrate relevant knowledge and may be preferred by some employers. They are not universally required; hands-on experience is also important.

  • How much do AWS Engineers earn?question toggle

    Compensation depends on factors such as experience, specialization, location, and employer. Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more, where available.

  • Where can I find AWS Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse AWS Engineer listings on Ladders to explore vetted professional roles with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review each listing for its compensation details, qualifications, and location or work arrangement.