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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$182K - $247K *

Unlock potential by designing and delivering scalable AWS solutions. Engage with clients to assess needs, manage projects, and implement best practices, ensuring their success throughout their cloud j...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Innovate robust SaaS platforms by collaborating with cross-functional teams, building and enhancing features, and delivering customer-centric solutions throughout the development lifecycle...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$129K - $174K *

Transform security practices by engineering innovative automation tools for a classified AI platform, ensuring seamless integration of security controls while collaborating with infrastructure teams f...

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

$183K - $213K *

Drive innovative cloud software solutions by leveraging your expertise in Java, Python, and big data technologies. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance mission-critical applications and ensure s...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Deliver technical leadership and strategic direction for cloud-native application development, driving best practices in microservices and AWS infrastructure while fostering engineering excellence and...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$168K - $227K *

Innovate customer experiences by developing cutting-edge personalization services. Lead advanced AI solutions to create seamless, adaptive interactions that enhance service across a diverse range of b...

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

$184K - $250K *

Champion a high-performing engineering team to deliver secure, scalable AI solutions in GovCloud. Drive technical direction, simplify complex challenges, and ensure operational excellence while collab...

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

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by designing and deploying scalable network infrastructure across diverse customer environments while driving automation and enhancing network reliability and performance...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading engineering initiatives that drive high-performance code and CI/CD practices across teams, ensuring the delivery of complex features and innovative solutions in a cloud env...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$143K - $194K *

Empower creativity by developing AI-driven tools for animations and VFX. Collaborate with diverse teams, innovate solutions, and enhance workflows at the intersection of technology and storytelling wh...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of cloud infrastructure by designing and deploying secure cloud solutions. Collaborate across teams to automate processes and enhance cloud capabilities while ensuring compliance and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$125K - $150K *

Elevate project delivery by managing integrated schedules for data center builds, ensuring timely execution across teams and partners. Drive risk management and governance while building scalable proc...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in software solutions through full stack development, cloud integration, and agile methodologies. Contribute to all SDLC phases while enhancing system reliability...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$156K - $203K *

Optimize our infrastructure and drive automation as a DevOps Engineer, implementing solutions in AWS and Kubernetes. Collaborate with teams to enhance service reliability, scalability, and performance...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$225K - $275K *

Transform cloud infrastructure by designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance system capabilities and ensure optimal performance while adhering to be...

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Business Services

$170K - $230K *

Unlock potential by leading complex real estate transactions that shape North America's fulfillment network, influencing senior leaders and driving strategic decisions while mentoring the next generat...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$143K - $194K *

Transform advertising technology by building scalable solutions for complex scenarios. Lead design and development of innovative systems, collaborating with teams to enhance premium experiences. Thriv...

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

$168K - $227K *

Empower innovation by designing and developing software solutions that enhance system reliability and performance. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive technical improvements and support the growth...

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

$143K - $194K *

Join our dynamic team as you design and implement scalable solutions for distributed systems, solving complex problems using cutting-edge technologies and best engineering practices to enhance global...

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

$132K - $178K *

Join us in building world-class data infrastructure that empowers the Prime Video team to innovate and enhance our content delivery. Collaborate on challenging projects, improve data pipelines, and dr...

3 weeks ago

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

$143K - $194K *

Drive innovative solutions in product data validation, enhancing catalog quality and customer experience. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop scalable systems and algorithms, leveraging...

2 weeks ago

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

$136K - $184K *

Lead the charge in building and optimizing robust IP networks while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Drive innovation and ensure systems stability across global datacenters, supporting AWS a...

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

$212K - $287K *

Elevate progress at the forefront of network management, leading a hybrid team to build innovative controllers and platforms. Drive technical strategy, enhance operational excellence, and transform re...

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

$143K - $194K *

Unlock your potential by developing innovative software solutions for satellite ground infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to automate processes, validate complex systems, and enha...

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

$90K - $157K *

Join our team to shape the DevSecOps strategy and enhance application security across agile practices, collaborating with engineering teams to integrate security tools and improve processes for secure...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.