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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$162K - $195K *

Drive the security architecture for cutting-edge AI infrastructure, focusing on data protection and platform security. Shape robust strategies for data loss prevention, encryption, and tenant isolatio...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$168K - $227K *

Join a dynamic team to innovate and design cutting-edge technologies that enhance distributed computing solutions, while delivering high-quality software impacting millions globally...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$125K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading full-stack development for innovative ML solutions, integrating diverse applications into cohesive systems while collaborating with stakeholders in a dynamic, mission-drive...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $200K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of workforce management in the US. As a Solutions Consultant, you'll partner with sales to create tailored solutions for the Hospitality and Retail sectors, drivi...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$55K - $137K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of cloud technology by developing scalable applications on AWS. Join a collaborative team to innovate solutions using Python, CI/CD practices, and automated testin...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $270K *

Shape the future of our cloud infrastructure by leveraging your DevOps expertise. Collaborate with a dynamic team, automate deployment processes, and ensure the reliability and scalability of services...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Join us to enhance cloud security across diverse business units, ensuring secure cloud infrastructure and integrated solutions. Collaborate with technologists to define standards, implement controls...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$143K - $194K *

Champion the development and automation tools for secure AWS environments, enhancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction within classified programs while ensuring robust security and scal...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$201K - $272K *

Drive growth and innovation by leading a global team in cloud communication solutions. Shape go-to-market strategies and initiatives that maximize customer engagement outcomes using AI-driven insights...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$184K - $250K *

Drive impactful change by leading a diverse engineering team, enhancing developer productivity, and fostering an inclusive culture while delivering scalable software for millions of users in a cloud e...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$143K - $194K *

Redefine cloud security by designing, developing, and maintaining cutting-edge automation tools. Collaborate with partners to enhance security, scalability, and performance in a critical classified en...

3 weeks ago

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

$129K - $165K *

Drive security excellence by managing vulnerabilities, enhancing cloud security, and collaborating with engineering teams to integrate security practices, ensuring robust protection of platforms and c...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$136K - $184K *

Manage critical network operations, ensuring reliability and quality while driving process optimization. Collaborate with engineering teams to support large-scale network events and enhance alert mech...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Lead the design and implementation of Workday integrations, ensuring seamless data flow across systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize architecture, enhance compliance, and drive...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining integration architecture for Workday. Lead the design, implementation, and operation of critical integrations, ensuring seamless data flow across systems while collaborat...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$143K - $194K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team to innovate in software-defined networking, impacting diverse industries. Collaborate on scalable solutions and enhance your skills in a high-performance env...

1 week ago

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

$143K - $194K *

Transform global supply chain systems as a Software Development Engineer II, driving innovation and operational excellence through collaborative software design and scalable solutions that power AWS's...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$143K - $194K *

Join a dynamic team to shape the backend-for-frontend layer for a global ISP, integrating multiple systems to enhance customer experience. Drive development from concept to deployment, ensuring high r...

Yesterday

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

$169K - $201K *

Drive your career forward by developing systems and tools to enhance fleet efficiency. Collaborate with teams to automate processes, diagnose issues, and support critical infrastructure within a dynam...

3 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's transforming cloud infrastructure by leading the development of a resilient compute control plane for large-scale AI solutions, bridging distributed systems and semiconductor archit...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$162K - $195K *

Invent the future of cloud infrastructure by designing innovative GPU and CPU hosting systems. Be the bridge between high-level applications and low-level hardware, guiding technical teams to deliver...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$150K - $180K *

Accelerate progress at our cloud infrastructure team, shaping next-gen GPU and CPU lifecycle management. Lead technical strategies and mentor engineers, delivering resilient compute services for AI re...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$143K - $194K *

Transform the delivery experience by engineering scalable software solutions that enhance customer satisfaction and drive innovation across the shopping journey, impacting millions globally with relia...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance software development practices, automate deployments, and drive innovation in enterprise architecture. Collaborate in an agile environment to deliver high-quality soluti...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$155K - $180K *

Discover innovative solutions as you manage and integrate Big Data/Cloud technologies in a dynamic, agile team. Collaborate with engineers to transform data for critical applications, ensuring excelle...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 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.