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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$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

$143K - $194K *

Elevate innovation by architecting an AI-native platform that transforms user experiences globally. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build intelligent solutions that drive measurable busines...

2 days ago

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

$143K - $194K *

Launch innovative solutions that drive our Sub-Same Day delivery success. Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to design scalable products, tackling complex challenges that influence millions of...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$139K - $208K *

Transform the landscape of environmental strategy for data centers by leading initiatives in due diligence, compliance, and permitting. Collaborate across teams to ensure sustainable, timely, and comp...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$172K - $223K *

Join a team that's pioneering ML/AI solutions for security challenges, developing innovative algorithms and systems to enhance AWS security services while collaborating with experts to drive impactful...

1 week ago

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

$184K - $250K *

Advance your career by leading a dynamic team to innovate and develop scalable solutions for VMware workloads on AWS, driving technical strategy and fostering a culture of excellence and mentorship in...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Accelerate progress at our innovative team by building and managing cloud infrastructures. Contribute to enhancing CI/CD pipelines and ensuring security and observability, while collaborating closely...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$156K - $210K *

Take ownership of full-stack projects, driving development from scoping to delivery. Collaborate across teams to create high-quality applications using Python and React, while leveraging AI tools to e...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$129K - $174K *

Transform software development by leading teams, driving innovation, and managing complex systems. Collaborate across departments to enhance operational excellence and mentor engineers while staying a...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$148K - $201K *

Accelerate your career as a Senior Technical Program Manager, driving large-scale system innovations for supply chain operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize processes and deli...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$143K - $194K *

Build AI-powered conversational agents that transform advertiser interactions. You'll deliver features from design to deployment, working with large language models and petabyte-scale data for impactf...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$114K - $191K *

Join a team that builds innovative applications to optimize staffing in fulfillment operations, directly impacting customer experience. Collaborate cross-functionally and engage in the full software d...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 weeks ago

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

$171K - $240K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing travel technology by leading the design and evolution of scalable GenAI services to enhance experiences across global platforms and drive innovation in AI capabiliti...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$203K - $275K *

Empower a dynamic engineering team by leading software development initiatives, refining product requirements, and driving architectural decisions to enhance AWS services and customer experiences at s...

6 days ago

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

$135K - $180K *

Champion cloud security excellence by designing robust security controls for cloud and infrastructure environments. Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate security practices into development...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$159K - $202K *

Lead vulnerability assessments and remediation efforts, collaborating with teams to enhance security across AWS. Drive AI and automation initiatives to improve response times and mentor peers, ensurin...

2 weeks ago

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

$151K - $204K *

Lead the charge in creating next-gen infrastructure solutions that enhance security, compliance, and reliability for our most demanding customers. Drive system design and automation to achieve operati...

Reposted 4 weeks 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.