The role of an Amazon Web Services (AWS) Engineer is one of the most in-demand and high paying jobs in the tech industry. These professionals design, develop, and operate systems on the AWS platform.
AWS Engineers are responsible for managing and deploying applications on the AWS platform. They also design and execute AWS cloud solutions to meet business requirements.
Typical qualifications for AWS Engineer roles include a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, expertise in AWS cloud services, knowledge of programming languages, and experience in system design and deployment.
At Ladders, we help career-driven professionals find high paying AWS Engineer roles. Many positions offer salaries of $100,000 or more. Start exploring today!
With experience, AWS Engineers can advance to senior roles, lead teams, and manage large scale AWS operations.
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The Software Engineer III is responsible for designing and developing complex information systems solutions, providing technical direction, and leading project activities. This role involves overseein...
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$100K - $150K *
Extensive experience collecting requirements, developing solution architectures, leading presentations and teaching prospective users or project teams how to use software similar to Prophecy. Develope...
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Staff Software Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure
$170K - $250K *
The Staff Software Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure will drive technical strategy and execution across compute, networking, and cloud orchestration to enhance Temporal's core infrastructure. This role i...
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$133K - $193K *
The AI Architect at 3Cloud will be responsible for delivering high-quality machine learning solutions using Microsoft's Azure suite of tools. This role involves leading project delivery teams, managin...
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$75K - $168K *
C. H. Robinson is seeking a Software Engineer II to join their Digital Connectivity team, where the individual will develop software solutions and improve engineering processes. The role involves coll...
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$133K - $193K *
The AI Architect at 3Cloud will be responsible for delivering high-quality machine learning solutions using Microsoft's Azure suite of tools. This role involves leading project delivery teams, managin...
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$80K - $100K *
CData Software is looking for a Software Engineer III to join our engineering team. The candidate would build and maintain a large selection of data connectivity solutions for use in both on-premises...
1 month ago
Senior Software Engineer - EDR (Ruby/Rails)
$160K - $190K *
Huntress is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, and release software features for their EDR product. The role involves end-to-end project ownership, mentoring team members, and ensu...
5 days ago
Senior Sofware Engineer (Back End)
$90K - $130K *
Ground News is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (Back-end) to contribute to the development of their news comparison platform. The role involves working with Node JS, TypeScript, and various databas...
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$120K - $180K *
The Senior Software Engineer at Solo will build products using cloud-native technology to assist customers in their digital transformation journey. This role involves managing APIs, transforming requi...
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$100K - $186K *
The Lead IAM Engineer is responsible for leading the Identity and Access Management systems and solutions, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures while designing and implementing secure IAM...
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Senior Site Reliability Engineer
$138K - $162K *
The Senior Site Reliability Engineer at Modern Health will be responsible for building reliable, scalable, and flexible systems to support the company's growing team and user base. This role involves...
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Senior Full Stack Engineer, Integrations
$80K - $130K *
The Senior Full Stack Engineer at Trunk Tools will be responsible for developing and enhancing product features, building complex third-party integrations, and scaling backend systems to support a gro...
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Senior Software Development Engineer (Remote)
$99K - $184K *
The Senior Software Development Engineer will design, develop, maintain, and evaluate software solutions while ensuring timely delivery within budget. This role involves applying agile engineering bes...
1 month ago
Deployment Operations Engineer (Network)
$80K - $130K *
The Deployment Operations Engineer will lead the design, implementation, and support of enterprise-grade wired and wireless LAN/WAN networks. This role requires a strong understanding of Zero Trust pr...
6 days ago
Remote - AEM Program Manager Contractor
$124K - $145K *
The AEM Program Manager Contractor will lead cross-functional initiatives centered on Adobe Experience Manager solutions, ensuring seamless integration of marketing technology and content management...
5 days ago
[W2] Software Engineer (Backend Java) -Remote Contract
$90K - $130K *
The Software Engineer (Backend) will design and develop scalable RESTful APIs and event-driven systems using Java or Scala. This role involves working within an Agile team to deliver iterative value w...
2 weeks ago
Senior Software Engineer, Backend
$157K - $195K *
The Senior Software Engineer, Backend will design and build core backend microservices to support Apollo's product platform for major customers. This role involves working on distributed systems, evol...
1 week ago
$124K *
The Data Engineer will support the migration of dbt models from Redshift and Snowflake to Trino (Iceberg), ensuring compatibility and performance. This role requires collaboration with engineering and...
2 weeks ago
Engineer, Security Application (Open to remote)
$100K - $135K *
Penguin Random House is seeking an Application Security Engineer to enhance Secure Software Development Life Cycle practices and integrate Application Security services into their applications. The ro...
3 weeks ago
Director of Data Engineering - Canada
$120K - $180K *
The Director of Data Engineering will lead a global team of data engineers and scientists to develop and manage petabyte-scale data fusion technologies. This role involves collaborating with various t...
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Senior Software Engineer, Security Partner
$190K - $267K *
The Senior Software Engineer, Security Partner at Reddit is responsible for building and maintaining relationships with internal and external partners to ensure the security of systems and data. This...
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$208K - $416K *
The Data Engineer will manage and optimize data pipelines for the Athena DB, ensuring seamless data integration and accessibility. This role involves collaborating with cloud and data science teams to...
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$140K - $180K *
Caddi is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to lead the design and development of scalable backend services using Golang and Python. This role involves architecting APIs, managing infrastructure on AWS...
5 days ago
$80K - $110K *
The Data Engineer at Claro Enterprise Solutions is responsible for data engineering activities, including data modeling, ETL processes, and data visualization. This role involves collaborating with va...
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What does an AWS Engineer do?
An AWS Engineer designs, develops, and operates systems on the AWS platform. They manage and deploy applications, design AWS solutions, and ensure security on the AWS infrastructure.
What qualifications do I need for an AWS Engineer job?
Typical qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in a related field, expertise in AWS services, knowledge of programming languages, and experience in system design and deployment.
What’s the average salary for AWS Engineer roles?
Salaries vary widely depending on experience, location, and company size. However, many AWS Engineer roles on Ladders offer salaries of $100,000 or more.
What are the advancement opportunities for AWS Engineers?
With experience, AWS Engineers can advance to senior roles, lead teams, and manage large scale AWS operations.