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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$168K - $227K *

Join us to lead a team in developing next-gen software-defined networks, driving innovation in distributed Network Function Virtualization for AWS. Collaborate across teams to enhance customer-facing...

2 weeks ago

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

$165K - $223K *

Innovate in software development by creating cutting-edge tools and services to enhance the podcast ecosystem. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and take ownership of projects, ensuring high cod...

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

$168K - $227K *

Join a team that's pioneering the development of scalable distributed systems, enhancing AWS's network virtualization platform. Drive innovation, mentor engineers, and ensure operational excellence wh...

2 weeks ago

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

$168K - $227K *

Champion the design and delivery of scalable software solutions, leading complex projects while mentoring engineers and collaborating across teams to drive best practices and innovation in a dynamic e...

Yesterday

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

$170K - $230K *

Pioneer a greenfield finance data platform, architecting ETL pipelines and dimensional models that empower AI-native advertising products. Collaborate across teams and lead data initiatives that trans...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$118K - $152K *

Empower innovative software solutions by designing, developing, and maintaining robust applications. Drive projects through the full development lifecycle and elevate user experiences with technical e...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$114K - $191K *

Drive technical excellence by designing and implementing innovative mobile applications that enhance customer experiences across a diverse ecosystem, ensuring reliability and performance for millions...

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

$160K - $188K *

Optimize data processes by designing robust solutions to support analytics. Lead the development of scalable data structures and ensure high performance across multi-dimensional datasets. Mentor junio...

4 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Grow your career with a critical role in securing cloud environments for U.S. government operations. Design, implement, and optimize protections for sensitive data in both regulated and multi-cloud in...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$143K - $194K *

Develop innovative solutions in AWS Agentic AI cloud services for classified environments, enhancing operational efficiency and customer experiences while driving automation and building scalable syst...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$143K - $194K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team of engineers to innovate and solve complex problems in cloud services and developer tools, driving impactful solutions in a collaborative environment...

Yesterday

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

$168K - $227K *

Transform distributed systems by leading the design of high-performance, low-latency services. Engage in complex problem-solving while mentoring peers and shaping technical strategies that impact AWS...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Drive the design and implementation of cloud-based contact center solutions, optimizing performance and reliability while mentoring junior developers and ensuring seamless integration with enterprise...

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4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $194K *

Engineer innovative AI solutions in a fast-paced environment. Own features end-to-end, from design to deployment, collaborating closely with your small team to ensure enterprise trust in AI agents thr...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$143K - $194K *

Accelerate progress at scaling complex distributed systems while designing, building, and optimizing large-scale services. Collaborate with a team to deliver quality solutions that ensure durability...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$168K - $227K *

Design and build high-performance services to manage AWS customer costs and analytics. Collaborate with engineers and customers to innovate and deliver scalable solutions that enhance user experience...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$135K - $150K *

Unlock your potential as a leader in AWS Infrastructure and DevOps, overseeing strategy, architecture, security, and operations. Drive continuous improvements and optimize cloud infrastructure while e...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $150K *

Transform the cloud infrastructure landscape by architecting, implementing, and refining AWS services. Lead DevOps strategies to enhance operational efficiency, security, and continuous integration, e...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $150K *

Innovate with us as you lead AWS infrastructure and DevOps strategies, overseeing cloud operations, CI/CD pipelines, and security measures to enhance efficiency and reliability in technology services...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $150K *

Unlock efficient technology services by leading AWS infrastructure and DevOps strategies. Oversee cloud operations, enhance CI/CD processes, and foster collaboration across teams to drive secure, scal...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $150K *

Drive the strategy and execution of AWS infrastructure and DevOps solutions. Manage cloud services, implement CI/CD pipelines, and enhance security practices while leading cross-functional teams for r...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $150K *

Champion the development and execution of AWS infrastructure and DevOps strategies. Lead day-to-day operations, enhance CI/CD pipelines, ensure security compliance, and drive cost optimization across...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by delivering expert technical support and incident management for Microsoft 365 platforms, collaborating on deployments, and driving continuous improvement initiatives for cloud serv...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$176K - $264K *

Optimize high-throughput, low-latency API architectures while leading teams in delivering robust frameworks. Drive standards and performance enhancements collaboratively across product pillars in a dy...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower teams by designing and optimizing AWS cloud infrastructure solutions, ensuring seamless deployments and system reliability while collaborating with cross-functional groups to enhance IT perfor...

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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.