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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$132K - $178K *

Lead the development and management of robust ETL pipelines and data infrastructure. Ensure data compliance and reliability while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance analytics and AI...

3 weeks ago

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

$130K - $155K *

Transform the AI landscape by architecting and deploying advanced Agentic AI systems on AWS, enabling intelligent automation with a focus on scalability, governance, and operational excellence through...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Drive innovation in data engineering by designing robust data solutions, optimizing performance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless data integration and analysis for dive...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$193K - $261K *

Unlock potential by designing and optimizing the next-gen Neuron compiler for ML models, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and user experience on AWS accelerators, while...

2 weeks ago

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

$153K - $207K *

Unlock potential by leading customer-centric AWS solutions that drive technical success and innovate cloud strategies, while providing expert guidance throughout the project lifecycle to ensure scalab...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$149K - $202K *

Lead operational excellence in a dynamic fulfillment center, overseeing 1,000+ employees. Drive strategic planning, continuous improvement, and employee engagement to exceed customer expectations and...

2 days ago

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

$135K - $150K *

Champion innovation by enhancing our cloud infrastructure and automating operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive AI-powered solutions and ensure software reliability in a dynamic...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$132K - $178K *

Transform fragmented data into cohesive pipelines to boost analytics and operational excellence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and scalability while mentoring others...

Reposted 6 days ago

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

$92K - $160K *

Lead the development and execution of clean energy strategies across AWS regions, negotiating power supply contracts and identifying market opportunities to enhance Amazon's renewable energy portfolio...

6 days ago

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

$200K - $270K *

Unlock potential by leading the architectural vision for AWS's infrastructure systems. Drive innovation across power utilization, supply chain automation, and security, while mentoring engineers and c...

4 days ago

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

$143K - $194K *

Innovate robust data architectures and analytics solutions to enhance AI capabilities and support real-time insights, leveraging advanced AWS technologies and best practices. Engage in designing scala...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$143K - $194K *

Engage in all phases of software development, from requirements to operations, while collaborating with a cross-disciplinary team to design and implement innovative satellite communication solutions...

2 weeks ago

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

$143K - $194K *

Join an innovative team to develop advanced embedded software solutions for satellite systems, participating in all phases from requirements gathering to implementation and testing of mission-critical...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$250K - $320K *

Shape the future of AI by leading technical partnerships and designing integrated solutions. Collaborate with engineering teams to drive customer success and influence product roadmaps in a dynamic, r...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Champion backend development by designing scalable solutions that drive critical features and support our applications. Collaborate across teams to ensure robust APIs and efficient data management for...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$94K - $117K *

Take ownership of cloud infrastructure design and automation, ensuring security, reliability, and performance across multiple SaaS product lines. Lead projects from architecture to delivery while coll...

Oakville, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$143K - $194K *

Accelerate your career with cutting-edge stream processing solutions. Contribute to the backbone of real-time data applications while enhancing the Apache Flink framework. Collaborate with teams to dr...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$143K - $194K *

Deliver impactful improvements to a distributed stream processing engine, optimizing performance and reliability while contributing to open-source advancements. Collaborate closely with teams to enhan...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$143K - $194K *

Drive innovation by designing scalable cloud-native solutions and mentoring junior engineers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product development while ensuring operational excellen...

2 weeks ago

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

$92K - $118K *

Lead the charge in designing and maintaining Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines, automating deployments, and enhancing operational efficiency for enterprise data platforms while collaborating with cross-fun...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$138K - $165K *

Empower our multi-cloud infrastructure by designing, building, and operating the network backbone. You'll lead architectural decisions and ensure seamless connectivity across diverse environments whil...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Take ownership of the multi-cloud network infrastructure, designing and operating end-to-end solutions that empower engineering teams. Drive innovation in networking, security, and observability while...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$203K - $275K *

Lead the strategic management of complex AI infrastructure programs across silicon, hardware, and software, driving alignment and transparency. Influence cross-org decision-making to elevate program d...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career as an Azure Database Engineer, optimizing and maintaining Azure SQL and Microsoft SQL Server databases while collaborating with development teams to enhance data solutions and perf...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$103K - $181K *

Join a team that's dedicated to designing and supporting mission-critical systems globally. Leverage your software engineering expertise to enhance production services and collaborate across teams to...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

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.