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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$203K - $275K *

Lead the charge in managing a dynamic team of engineers, driving technical direction and operational excellence for AWS SDKs. Foster a culture of growth and innovation while balancing feature developm...

1 week ago

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

$184K - $250K *

Transform your career by leading a dynamic team of engineers, setting technical direction, and driving the roadmap for innovative AWS SDKs while fostering a culture of growth and excellence...

2 weeks ago

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

$132K - $178K *

Shape the future of data engineering by creating scalable platforms that transform complex data into actionable intelligence supporting AI and analytics in operational environments. Collaborate with c...

3 weeks ago

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

$168K - $227K *

Engineer innovative AI-driven tooling to enhance reliability of custom silicon systems. Lead design and delivery efforts, collaborating across teams to automate failure detection and qualification pro...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Discover innovative cloud solutions by architecting and maintaining Azure infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure security compliance and optimize costs. Provide leadership w...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovation as a Software Development Engineer, focusing on scalable, modern solutions for frontend and backend systems, while collaborating cross-functionally to enhance user experience for a...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join our dynamic team to build and enhance user-centric software solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional experts to shape high-performance applications utilizing the latest technologies and ensur...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's passionate about solving real problems through cutting-edge technology. Your role will involve crafting user-facing code and backend APIs while collaborating across departments to c...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$148K - $201K *

Unlock potential by leading cross-organizational programs in data technology, driving strategy and delivery for foundational datasets and analytics. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure alignment...

1 week ago

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

$143K - $194K *

Join us to design and develop high-performance distributed systems for AWS Network Firewall, enhancing cybersecurity for global customers. Collaborate in a fast-paced environment to deliver innovative...

2 weeks ago

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

$143K - $194K *

Engineer robust software for cutting-edge machine learning servers, optimizing initialization and monitoring. Collaborate with hardware teams, enabling seamless integration and rapid deployment while...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$129K - $174K *

Join a team that's innovating solutions for global customers by developing and managing advanced systems. Collaborate across diverse projects to enhance reliability, performance, and automation in a d...

1 week ago

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

$129K - $174K *

Optimize production software by troubleshooting, automating, and enhancing systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and implement solutions, ensuring high-impact results acro...

6 days ago

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

$168K - $227K *

Lead the charge in developing and optimizing the SDN dataplane stack for EC2, enhancing performance for diverse applications, while mentoring engineers and influencing technical roadmaps across multip...

Reposted 1 month ago

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

$75K - $143K *

Build and enhance secure, scalable cloud solutions while driving automation and reliability. Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality outcomes and contribute to technical innovation in cloud env...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Engage in full stack development, collaborating on design, coding, and testing. Drive software solutions from requirements to implementation while ensuring system stability and quality. Contribute to...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform software solutions by engaging in full stack development, facilitating design discussions, and ensuring system stability through coding, testing, and collaboration with cross-functional team...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead full stack development, drive software design, and enhance application performance. Collaborate across functions to deliver innovative solutions while ensuring system r...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career as you lead software design and development, ensuring quality and stability in applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions and enhance sys...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join our team to lead technology solutions, driving software design, development, and integration. Collaborate across functions to enhance system reliability and quality, while mentoring others in a d...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join us to drive innovative software solutions as a Technology Consultant, collaborating across teams to enhance system reliability and user experience while managing the full software development lif...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovative software solutions by leading design discussions, coding, and testing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system reliability and user experience while maintaining high...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$81K - $105K *

Drive innovative software solutions as a Technology Consultant, collaborating across teams to enhance system reliability and user experience. Engage in full SDLC, from requirements gathering to implem...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$81K - $105K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in software solutions through full stack development, collaborating on design, coding, and testing to enhance system reliability and user experience across divers...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$81K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative software solutions. Leverage your full stack development skills in Java, Spring, and Angular to enhance system reliability and drive project succe...

2 weeks ago

  •   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.