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 *

Explore the future of employee development by designing scalable systems that enhance onboarding and growth experiences for millions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solut...

2 weeks ago

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

$143K - $194K *

Innovate cutting-edge AI teammate capabilities, transforming research into impactful products. Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective adoption and seamless integration, p...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of cloud reliability by automating infrastructure, enhancing system operability, and driving operational efficiency in a dynamic environment with advanced technol...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $105K *

Unlock your potential by supporting an enterprise health application as a Data Engineer, collaborating in agile teams to develop data models, APIs, and reporting tools while enhancing user workflows a...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $170K *

Unlock potential by managing and securing our cloud-first enterprise environment. This hands-on role encompasses systems administration, security operations, and compliance to ensure a scalable and se...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $170K *

Join a team that's dedicated to securing and optimizing cloud environments. This hands-on role involves managing identity, access, and endpoint security while ensuring compliance and integrating enter...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$134K - $188K *

Collaborate with engineers to develop innovative software solutions that enhance aerospace engineering, focusing on data storage, analysis, and automation for safe human spaceflight. Your expertise wi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$241K - $295K *

Empower your career by developing cutting-edge AI tools and applications. Lead initiatives to enhance infrastructure reliability while collaborating with integrated teams to drive innovation and growt...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$143K - $194K *

Transform cloud security by developing innovative vulnerability management systems. Collaborate with top engineers to enhance AWS infrastructure, ensuring robust protection against emerging threats wh...

6 days ago

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

$143K - $194K *

Empower AWS's vulnerability management by developing scalable security solutions. Collaborate with security teams to design innovative systems that proactively mitigate risks and enhance the cloud inf...

3 weeks ago

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

$143K - $194K *

Drive innovation in cloud security by building advanced vulnerability management systems. Collaborate with security experts to create scalable solutions that protect AWS customers and infrastructure f...

3 weeks ago

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

$143K - $194K *

Shape the future of cloud security by building innovative vulnerability management systems. Collaborate with engineers and researchers to design scalable, machine learning-based solutions that proacti...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$117K - $148K *

Pioneer innovative cloud solutions by collaborating with stakeholders to design, develop, and implement cutting-edge technology architectures. Provide consultative support and ensure high-quality proj...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$117K - $148K *

Develop and implement innovative cloud solutions, collaborating with teams to enhance technology architecture and operational plans. Leverage expertise in cloud services to drive scalable, efficient s...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$117K - $148K *

Elevate your career by architecting innovative cloud solutions that transform enterprise technology. Collaborate with stakeholders to design, implement, and optimize a cutting-edge cloud platform whil...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$74K - $93K *

Unlock potential by designing innovative information systems that meet user needs. Collaborate in a dynamic environment to analyze requirements, develop solutions, and enhance cloud infrastructure whi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$74K - $93K *

Help us design and implement innovative information systems that meet user needs while aligning with our architecture. Collaborate on cloud solutions and AI-driven projects in a supportive environment...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$74K - $93K *

Elevate your career by designing innovative information systems that meet user needs. Collaborate in a supportive environment to analyze, develop, and maintain cloud solutions while enhancing your ski...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$143K - $194K *

Shape the future of validation systems by designing robust diagnostic tools and building automated test frameworks. Collaborate across teams to ensure quality, enhance CI/CD pipelines, and optimize re...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$168K - $227K *

Unlock potential by architecting multi-agent systems for security operations, driving automation and compliance through innovative AI workflows. Collaborate with engineers and security teams to transf...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $145K *

Elevate your career as you manage and enhance cloud infrastructure for high-impact projects, ensuring operational efficiency while providing top-tier customer support and collaborating with engineerin...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$143K - $194K *

Deliver cutting-edge software solutions that enhance AWS data center operations. Engage with cross-functional teams to design and implement scalable services while mentoring junior engineers and drivi...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Drive your career with a hands-on role in designing and operating large-scale infrastructure for AI workloads across diverse hardware environments and architectures, ensuring efficient management and...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Join a team that's committed to delivering innovative software solutions while ensuring quality control and technical documentation in an Agile environment using AWS and advanced programming languages...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $140K *

Unlock potential by developing robust backend solutions in AWS. Engage in Agile processes, enhance software quality, and generate technical documentation while supporting test procedures in a collabor...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.