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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$135K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to architect and implement innovative AI applications, collaborating with stakeholders to deliver scalable, efficient solutions, and mentor junior developers while staying at the f...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of IT capacity management by ensuring resources meet business demand in a regulated environment. Collaborate with teams to optimize performance, manage risks, and align strategies for...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$98K - $155K *

Unlock potential by enhancing cloud communication systems, optimizing architectures, and leading AI integrations. Thrive in a dynamic environment while mentoring teams and resolving complex issues acr...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in resolving complex customer issues by bridging support and engineering. Collaborate with teams to investigate, troubleshoot, and advocate for customer needs while enhancing technical...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $190K *

Lead the design and evolution of scalable data architecture, providing technical leadership across teams to deliver reliable, secure, and cost-effective data solutions while shaping emerging capabilit...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $140K *

Drive innovation by building full-stack solutions on AWS and Azure. Collaborate closely with business users to ensure quality and alignment with design direction, while enhancing your skills in a dyna...

Toronto, ONRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$225K - $265K *

Partner with us to lead a high-performing engineering team, driving innovation and efficiency in our travel marketplace. You'll manage project lifecycles, enhance collaboration, and champion a custome...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Oversee technical solutions for public safety agencies, transforming operational challenges into effective builds. Collaborate closely with users to identify needs, leverage Axon tools, and drive adop...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$245K - $260K *

Lead technical solutions for U.S. Army accounts, enhancing digital performance and visibility. Collaborate with executives to develop strategies, conduct presentations, and address complex challenges...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as a Data Scientist, leveraging AI and analytics to solve complex business challenges. Collaborate cross-functionally to build data-driven solutions that enhance decision-making an...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $180K *

Shape the future of our threat detection products! Lead a small, dynamic team, take ownership of complex architectures, and collaborate with product management to deliver critical customer-facing solu...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$230K - $360K *

Elevate customer success by designing and deploying innovative Gen AI and ML solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate complex needs into impactful AI tools, ensuring reliability and busin...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$152K - $259K *

Join a team that's redefining infrastructure management by leading a dedicated group focused on high availability, security, and automation. Drive innovation while mentoring talent and enhancing opera...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $178K *

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Ontario, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $200K *

Lead the charge in designing and operating high-impact identity systems, driving medium-to-large projects from ambiguity to delivery while ensuring reliability and quality across the enterprise identi...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Unlock your potential by designing and optimizing AI/ML pipelines. Collaborate on real-time and batch processing solutions, ensuring reliability and performance in production environments. Join us to...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$218K - $256K *

Champion the development of advanced ML systems for identity verification, driving architecture, feature pipelines, and anomaly detection to secure account integrity while leading a team of engineers...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing pharmacy operations with AI. As a Software Engineer, you'll independently ship impactful features and fixes, collaborating closely with experienced engineers in a fa...

Orlando, FLRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $185K *

Unlock potential by leading the architecture and development of scalable core platform systems that process transactions and integrate with financial institutions globally. Drive innovation and mentor...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$62K - $97K *

Transform your career by developing full stack applications, optimizing data pipelines, and integrating AI features. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver technical solutions that drive business in...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$64K - $147K *

Join a dynamic team to design, develop, and support innovative applications and systems. Leverage your coding expertise in various languages to enhance software solutions while ensuring adherence to i...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$181K - $250K *

Join a dynamic team to lead the evolution of a comprehensive modeling platform. Drive the technical strategy and collaborate with cross-functional teams to create self-service frameworks that enhance...

Toronto, ONRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing system reliability and performance for critical defense projects. Leverage your engineering expertise to implement best practices and drive data-driven improv...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$163K - $224K *

Advance innovative backend systems for a cutting-edge experimentation platform, driving impactful decisions through large-scale data solutions in a collaborative team environment, while designing and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$94K - $172K *

Join our expanding Sales Engineering team to provide technical expertise and support during customer evaluations, ensuring successful adoption of our solutions while driving revenue growth through con...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information 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.