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 *

Join us to design and secure next-gen infrastructure while ensuring compliance. Collaborate with a diverse team, automate security practices, and mitigate risks through innovative solutions to uphold...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$144K - $288K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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$214K - $295K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$140K - $160K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$218K - $256K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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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.