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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$110K - $170K *

Join us to shape the future of DevOps by providing technical leadership and architectural direction across agile teams. Drive automation, enhance developer experience, and champion a culture of contin...

Massachusetts, USRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $200K *

Champion the evolution of DevOps practices by providing technical leadership and architectural direction across agile teams, enhancing software delivery speed and reliability while fostering a culture...

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5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $200K *

Champion innovation in DevOps as you lead architectural direction and enhance CI/CD practices across agile teams, driving efficiency and reliability in software delivery while fostering a culture of c...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $200K *

Champion DevOps excellence by leading architectural direction and CI/CD practices across agile teams. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance software delivery, ensuring scalability, securi...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$141K - $225K *

Innovate solutions to empower first responders through scalable cloud services. You'll design complex features that enhance DFR operations, collaborating cross-functionally to drive impactful technolo...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$121K - $180K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative AI-driven solutions that transform customer interactions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to design scalable systems, tackling complex engineering challenges w...

1 week ago

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

$168K - $227K *

Pioneer innovative software solutions that impact millions, leading design and development while mentoring engineers. Collaborate across teams to tackle complex challenges and drive best practices for...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$151K - $204K *

Innovate cloud computing solutions for U.S. Government agencies, tackling complex distributed systems. Lead engineering efforts to enhance operational excellence and automate processes, ensuring top-t...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in building innovative software solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to craft exceptional user experiences. Drive performance enhancements and scale production systems...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform your career by joining a collaborative team of engineers focused on building scalable software solutions and creating impactful user experiences using cutting-edge technologies...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Optimize our future offerings by building robust APIs and services, collaborating with a diverse team. Leverage your software engineering expertise to create exceptional user experiences while focusin...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $223K *

Accelerate progress at building robust software solutions for distributed systems, tackling complex network challenges, and mentoring junior engineers to nurture talent while contributing to cutting-e...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$168K - $227K *

Transform your career by owning a critical API platform that optimizes cloud resource management for customers. Collaborate with engineers and product managers to enhance user experience and drive sig...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$143K - $194K *

Drive innovation by designing and deploying large-scale network infrastructure. Collaborate with engineers to automate processes and enhance network reliability, impacting millions of customers global...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$143K - $194K *

Join a team that simplifies compute and storage services for customers. You will build features at scale, collaborating across AWS to enhance user experience and system reliability in a fast-paced, in...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$96K - $166K *

Lead the charge in maintaining peak efficiency of critical data center systems. Oversee electrical, mechanical, and safety operations while providing expert guidance to teams and ensuring compliance w...

6 days ago

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

$96K - $166K *

Engineer and optimize critical systems in a data center to ensure peak performance and safety. Lead a team, oversee maintenance, and innovate practices while providing expert technical guidance in a f...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$168K - $227K *

Lead the design and management of safe, autonomous server deployment systems, ensuring security and efficiency across large-scale infrastructure that serves millions of customers globally...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$68K - $103K *

Empower operational excellence by integrating innovative automation technologies across logistics networks. Lead cross-functional teams through pilot planning and expansion phases, ensuring successful...

Today

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

$110K - $130K *

Transform cloud operations by supporting migration, deployment, and maintenance of secure, high-performing AWS and/or Azure environments. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot issues and optimize inf...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$99K - $160K *

Join a team that's transforming software deployment by building critical services for Amazon's most secure environments. Collaborate to enhance automation, ensure reliability, and improve the builder...

4 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Create innovative solutions and optimize complex systems. Lead the analysis and automation of workflows, support infrastructure integration, and enhance development processes to meet user needs effici...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$178K - $226K *

Shape the future of security by designing and implementing robust solutions that enhance AWS's security posture. Collaborate across teams, mentor junior engineers, and drive continuous improvements in...

Today

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

$103K - $172K *

Unlock potential by developing cutting-edge data pipelines that transform raw traffic data into actionable insights, ensuring real-time protection against evolving threats while collaborating with cro...

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1 week ago

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

$85K - $250K *

Take ownership of the cloud sales strategy, cultivating C-level partnerships, enhancing sales team capabilities, and driving growth through AWS technology adoption and governance best practices while...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.