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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$125K - $150K *

Elevate cloud operations by managing AWS environments, leading a skilled team to ensure high availability, security, and efficiency while supporting automation and migrations for critical enterprise s...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$143K - $194K *

Innovate advanced software solutions to enhance performance, security, and cost efficiency. Collaborate in an agile environment, mentoring junior engineers while delivering high-quality distributed sy...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$130K - $155K *

Drive the design and development of resilient AWS serverless services, collaborating with senior engineers to enhance platform capabilities while ensuring operational excellence and high-quality autom...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$104K - $166K *

Engineer robust AWS cloud infrastructure, ensuring performance and scalability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize analytics solutions, automate processes, and provide technical suppo...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $145K *

Lead the charge in cloud migration and modernization efforts, ensuring robust database support and security compliance while collaborating with external partners to optimize MEDCHART's cloud environme...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$101K - $160K *

Elevate your career by building and optimizing data pipelines that enhance security analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable data solutions while adhering to best practic...

Yesterday

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

$90K - $157K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and implementation of observability solutions that enhance system reliability and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive automation and op...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$143K - $194K *

Unlock potential by designing and building scalable services for distributed systems. Collaborate with teams to deliver robust, efficient workflows and enhance platform resiliency. Own projects end-to...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$143K - $194K *

Join us to design and build resilient services that enable large-scale AI training and deployment. Collaborate with ML scientists to drive innovation and optimize workflows within a dynamic, distribut...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$184K - $250K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of industrial automation software. Lead and mentor engineers to build high-performing applications for mission-critical data center operations, driving innovation...

6 days ago

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

$184K - $250K *

Champion the development of AWS Elastic Load Balancing services by leading a skilled engineering team. Drive technical strategy and operational excellence while fostering innovation and collaboration...

Yesterday

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

$143K - $194K *

Transform software development by designing, implementing, and testing robust applications. Collaborate throughout the development cycle, mentor junior engineers, and ensure high-quality documentation...

1 week ago

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

$145K - $175K *

Transform cloud infrastructure governance by owning the IaC execution platform and cloud network foundation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement robust access controls, streamline ope...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$150K - $180K *

Architect the future of cloud infrastructure by defining an innovative governance model, streamlining workflows, and enabling self-service capabilities that empower thousands of engineers while ensuri...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$130K - $155K *

Shape the future of our cloud infrastructure by driving governance and access controls. Collaborate cross-functionally to create self-service pathways, enhancing security and operational efficiency wi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$159K - $215K *

Innovate as part of a dynamic team, shaping the future of storage server technology. Drive the design, development, and deployment of cutting-edge hardware, collaborating with cross-functional experts...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$143K - $194K *

Optimize data processing for high-volume ad events, ensuring compliance and scalability. Design and implement Spark-based pipelines while collaborating across teams to enhance system architecture and...

Yesterday

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

$143K - $194K *

Engineer cutting-edge MLOps and AI systems, optimizing production processes and driving data integration in a serverless AWS environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance analytics...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$143K - $194K *

Lead the development of innovative software solutions that enhance user experiences, drive data insights, and ensure robust security. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality ap...

6 days ago

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

$146K - $204K *

Lead the design and implementation of scalable backend services and optimize real-time data flows in a high-performance environment. Collaborate across teams to integrate applications and drive system...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$143K - $194K *

Join a team dedicated to securing cloud-native DNS services through innovative development and architecture. Collaborate with stakeholders to design robust solutions that protect enterprise clients, e...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$143K - $194K *

Lead the charge in developing and maintaining core cloud computing platforms, collaborating with technical leaders to deliver robust software solutions while supporting customers and enhancing system...

Yesterday

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

$143K - $194K *

Transform the future of networking by collaborating with engineers to design, develop, and deploy innovative solutions on AWS, enhancing broadband systems and ensuring optimal performance across globa...

2 weeks ago

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

$193K - $261K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team of back-end engineers to design and deliver innovative ML solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect offerings, mentor peers, and enh...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's driving cloud transformation for Financial Services, leveraging AWS expertise to enhance client relationships, foster innovation, and spearhead strategic initiatives for growth and...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.