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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$189K - $372K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of GenAI solutions, leading innovative engineering pods to deliver impactful results. Engage with top clients, mentor talent, and drive success in fast-paced enviro...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$189K - $372K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative GenAI solutions as a senior practitioner, driving technical direction and optimizing client engagements with hands-on leadership. Mentor teams and navigate com...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$189K - $372K *

Lead engineering teams to design and deploy GenAI solutions for clients, navigating technical challenges while fostering trusted relationships. Influence decision-making at the C-suite level while ens...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$189K - $372K *

Play a key role in driving innovative GenAI solutions by leading cross-functional teams, mentoring engineers, and engaging with clients to ensure scalable and production-ready applications that meet s...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$189K - $372K *

Lead and manage engineering teams to deploy GenAI solutions for clients, ensuring high-quality delivery and strategic alignment with executive stakeholders; influence decisions, navigate complexities...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$189K - $372K *

Empower clients by leading engineering pods to develop and deploy GenAI solutions. Use your technical expertise to guide project execution, mentor teams, and influence C-suite decisions while ensuring...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$189K - $372K *

Elevate client experiences by leading engineering pods to develop and deploy GenAI solutions. Drive technical direction, mentor team members, and ensure delivery excellence while influencing stakehold...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$189K - $372K *

Elevate your career by leading GenAI solutions, directly engaging with executive clients, driving innovation, and overcoming technical challenges in dynamic, cross-functional teams to deliver scalable...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$189K - $372K *

Shape the future of AI engineering as a senior leader driving GenAI solutions with strategic clients. Influence decision-making at the C-suite level while leading cross-functional pods to deliver scal...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$189K - $372K *

Lead and influence strategic client engagements with expertise in GenAI solutions, while mentoring teams and overseeing technical delivery for complex engineering projects to shape transformative outc...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$189K - $372K *

Architect innovative GenAI solutions, leading strategic client engagements with technical direction. Influence C-suite decisions while managing cross-functional pods and overseeing execution for scala...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $160K *

Shape your future by developing scalable software solutions that enhance customer experiences. Collaborate with talented engineers in a dynamic environment where innovation thrives and your contributi...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Elevate product development by owning outcomes, engaging with customers, and iterating quickly. Collaborate across teams to define roadmaps and deliver impactful features that enhance user experience...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $160K *

Drive technical excellence by collaborating with engineers to solve complex challenges, enhance customer relationships, and ensure seamless service delivery in a dynamic, agile environment...

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

$95K - $160K *

Transform your career by collaborating with top engineers to solve complex technical challenges in a dynamic environment. Leverage your expertise to enhance customer relationships and drive operationa...

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

$143K - $194K *

Lead the charge in building advanced AI-driven solutions for a globally recognized configuration audit platform, focusing on distributed systems while ensuring operational excellence and team mentorsh...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$158K - $213K *

Build scalable AI development tools that empower teams to innovate and deploy solutions efficiently. Lead projects from design to delivery, enhancing the developer experience while collaborating acros...

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

$158K - $213K *

Develop innovative solutions in a dynamic environment, collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to design and build scalable technologies that redefine industry standards and enhance user experienc...

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

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your skills by architecting and delivering core components of our innovative cloud platform. Collaborate with a dynamic team to drive high-performance solutions for real-time applications acro...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Optimize cloud infrastructure by architecting, deploying, and automating solutions across AWS GovCloud and Azure. Collaborate with teams to enhance cloud standards, governance, and operational efficie...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform cloud security by securing infrastructure, services, and deployment patterns. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed security in cloud architecture and operations, ensuring robust...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$159K - $202K *

Innovate security solutions by leading threat modeling, designing preventive controls, and implementing Infrastructure-as-Code for secure architectures across cloud systems while ensuring compliance a...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$159K - $202K *

Champion application security by validating services and applications against top security standards. Collaborate with teams to analyze, automate, and enhance security measures while mentoring junior...

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

$120K - $145K *

Transform secure cloud architecture and compliance for government missions. Leverage expertise in AWS GovCloud, Azure, and security frameworks to protect classified data, ensuring compliance with fede...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$143K - $194K *

Champion robust, distributed services for global entity data management, driving AWS billing accuracy and compliance while expanding market capabilities through modern architecture. Mentor and lead a...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

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.