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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$130K - $160K *

Transform payroll and absence processes by leading configuration and compliance in Workday. Collaborate with teams to ensure accurate payroll management for US and global employees, overseeing impleme...

3 weeks ago

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

$130K - $155K *

Drive the implementation of Workday Payroll, Time Tracking, and Absence systems. Lead design, configuration, and compliance initiatives while collaborating across the company to ensure accuracy and ef...

3 weeks ago

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

$180K - $234K *

Empower a high-performing team to enhance developer productivity and software delivery. Lead strategic initiatives, mentor engineers, and drive automation in a dynamic B2B SaaS environment focused on...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$143K - $194K *

Innovate and enhance user experiences by integrating generative AI with existing features, driving design and architecture decisions while collaborating with a dynamic team to deliver impactful soluti...

6 days ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by building and supporting AWS cloud infrastructure for AI/ML and Data Science teams. Collaborate on Kubernetes, Docker, and Terraform to enhance platform operations and troubleshoot...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$90K - $145K *

Unlock your potential by designing CI/CD pipelines and automating processes. Collaborate with teams to enhance development efficiency while ensuring system compliance and security across AWS and Azure...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$135K - $160K *

Elevate enterprise cloud security by designing and implementing robust AWS architecture. The role demands extensive experience in cloud security, focusing on IAM, compliance, and integrating security...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$143K - $194K *

Pioneer cutting-edge software development for AWS manufacturing test automation, enhancing test processes and yields for next-gen server components across global platforms. Impact hardware innovation...

Reposted 1 month ago

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

$158K - $213K *

Innovate and develop high-performance AI infrastructure solutions, managing distributed systems to enhance agentic application capabilities. Drive technology choices and lead continuous innovation to...

2 weeks ago

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

$129K - $174K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance software deployment and operational efficiency in secure environments. Drive automation, troubleshoot complex systems, and enable thousands of builders to deliver softwa...

5 days ago

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

$129K - $174K *

Unlock potential by driving automation and deployment solutions in secure environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance reliability, security, and efficiency for Amazon's sensitive...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$143K - $194K *

Elevate security by developing systems that automatically remediate vulnerabilities across AWS hosts. Collaborate with diverse teams to innovate solutions that minimize security risks at scale while e...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$158K - $213K *

Accelerate progress at a dynamic team focused on designing scalable APIs and data pipelines. Collaborate with scientists to transform forecasting models into impactful services, driving real-time deci...

2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Champion the management of mainframe outsourcing, ensuring optimal performance and vendor accountability while providing technical leadership and support for mainframe technologies across the organiza...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $194K *

Transform the AWS deployment process by automating solutions and collaborating with teams to enhance efficiency. Join a dynamic group of engineers dedicated to innovation and impactful results in a fa...

2 weeks ago

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

$168K - $227K *

Empower innovation at a leading tech firm by automating AWS deployments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex engineering challenges and enhance operational efficiency while impact...

2 weeks ago

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

$143K - $194K *

Advance your career by joining a dynamic team focused on improving operational automation, resolving technical issues, and driving innovation in software development. Collaborate with engineers to enh...

3 weeks ago

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

$143K - $194K *

Transform the future of cloud engineering by automating AWS deployments, collaborating with service teams, and solving complex challenges that impact millions of customers globally. Join a dynamic tea...

2 weeks ago

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

$158K - $213K *

Help us accelerate Prime Video's innovation by driving product development for a high-scale content aggregation platform, enhancing customer experience through AI tools, and tackling complex software...

4 weeks ago

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

$165K - $223K *

Drive innovation by leading the development of scalable ML infrastructure and services, enabling advanced data-driven applications for hundreds of teams. Shape ML lifecycle management and operations u...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$136K - $184K *

Lead the charge in enhancing application security by conducting thorough assessments, threat modeling, and penetration testing. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure robust security practices a...

2 weeks ago

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

$137K - $230K *

Lead the charge in optimizing security practices for cloud services while collaborating with engineering teams to design and implement innovative security solutions that scale and protect against emer...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$159K - $202K *

Tackle security challenges by developing automated services that protect cloud customers. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance detection capabilities and mentor peers, ensuring robust security fo...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$137K - $230K *

Transform security practices by embedding robust controls in cloud systems, collaborating with teams to address risks proactively, and leveraging innovative AI solutions for scalable security assessme...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$143K - $194K *

Engage in building and enhancing a managed streaming service, focusing on Apache Kafka. Develop scalable features, improve performance, and contribute to both open source and internal systems to eleva...

Reposted 2 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.