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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$143K - $194K *

Drive innovation in distributed training performance optimization, focusing on maximizing efficiency and throughput for a range of ML model families across the AWS Neuron software stack and systems...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$96K - $115K *

Build and enhance full-stack solutions for fleet payments and expense management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement secure, scalable features from concept to pr...

Portland, MERemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$96K - $115K *

Empower innovation by developing full-stack solutions for fleet payments and expense management. Collaborate across teams to design, implement, and enhance secure, scalable applications that drive eff...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$96K - $115K *

Advance your career by building innovative solutions for fleet payments and expense management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement scalable applications that enh...

Portland, MERemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Contribute to the success of government cloud environments through expert technical support, troubleshooting, and enhancing incident resolution. Collaborate with engineering teams for seamless deploym...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $120K *

Accelerate data-driven insights by leading data cleansing and analytics efforts for federal financial management. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver impactful reporting and automation solutions...

Arlington, VARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $120K *

Help us optimize data processes and analytics for federal financial management, transforming raw data into actionable insights while collaborating with stakeholders to enhance reporting and automation...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$68K - $114K *

Champion innovative solutions as you lead cross-functional projects, enhancing sortation and distribution systems. Collaborate with diverse teams to optimize operations and drive efficiency in a dynam...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

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

$143K - $194K *

Engineer scalable, high-availability data systems for a petabyte-scale data lake, driving innovation with AI-first architecture and automated data management solutions that enhance operational efficie...

1 week ago

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

$143K - $194K *

Innovate robust data solutions in a fast-paced environment, maximizing data analytics at scale. Drive the evolution of a centralized data lake to enhance organizational decision-making and strategic g...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$143K - $194K *

Shape the future of developer productivity by building AI-native tools that enhance software development workflows, collaborating across teams, and driving innovation to streamline solutions for engin...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$184K - $250K *

Drive the future of DynamoDB by leading a high-performing engineering team focused on scalability, isolation, and metering. Shape multi-year strategies, partner with cross-functional teams, and ensure...

1 week ago

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

$135K - $147K *

Engineer high-quality cloud solutions, enhancing operational efficiency through automation and CI/CD processes. Collaborate in a dynamic team to manage infrastructure, ensure security, and optimize se...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $147K *

Join a team that's enhancing cloud operations by automating deployment processes and optimizing infrastructure. Your expertise will drive efficiency and security in delivering high-quality solutions t...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$187K - $201K *

Partner with us to design, implement, and support automated solutions enhancing fleet operations. Lead troubleshooting efforts, mentor engineers, and optimize corporate infrastructure for improved eff...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$143K - $194K *

Elevate your career by collaborating across disciplines to design and deploy innovative technologies. Take ownership of scalable solutions within a high-speed environment, solving complex challenges a...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$134K - $265K *

Empower innovative solutions as you craft GenAI applications with speed and precision, engaging client teams to translate complex needs into impactful outcomes while mentoring peers and building scala...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$127K - $185K *

Innovate the next generation of data technology by creating powerful tools for scalability and reliability. Collaborate with a dynamic engineering team to enhance workflows and drive impactful decisio...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$141K - $225K *

Lead the charge in architecting high-availability cloud systems while fostering AI-driven engineering practices. Collaborate across teams to enhance productivity and system reliability through mentori...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$158K - $213K *

Drive innovative LLM-powered shopping experiences by designing and operating large-scale, low-latency systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product advertising and tackle complex...

2 weeks ago

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

$168K - $227K *

Elevate the future of conversational shopping by architecting innovative, large-scale AI-driven ad experiences that engage millions of customers, while leading cross-functional teams to pioneer indust...

5 days ago

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

$75K - $131K *

Empower enterprise customers by leveraging programmatic advertising insights and maximizing their success with our DSP. You'll be the trusted advisor fostering strong relationships, providing tailored...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$122K - $166K *

Optimize global infrastructure monitoring by designing scalable AWS solutions. Collaborate in a dynamic team to enhance telemetry services and reduce downtime, leveraging AI/ML techniques to ensure op...

Reposted 1 month ago

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

$130K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to engineer and optimize cloud solutions, ensuring secure and reliable services in a government IT environment. Leverage your expertise in Microsoft Azure and cloud technologies to...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$148K - $201K *

Empower innovation by leading cross-functional teams to tackle complex challenges. Drive product roadmaps, manage stakeholder priorities, and ensure successful project delivery in a fast-paced environ...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 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.