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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$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by building and optimizing the cloud infrastructure for innovative financial services. Collaborate with diverse teams, troubleshoot production issues, and enhance deployment automatio...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$121K - $145K *

Champion innovative solutions by building custom software for partners, engaging stakeholders, and defining architectural roadmaps. Drive efficiency and customer success through collaborative developm...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$151K - $204K *

Shape the future of robotics by leading a dynamic team in a cutting-edge test lab. Oversee operations, enhance processes, and ensure high-quality testing for next-gen systems while fostering a culture...

1 week ago

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

$151K - $204K *

Drive the establishment of a cutting-edge lab organization, leading a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality testing and validation of robotics systems. Oversee operations, enhance processes, a...

1 week ago

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

$143K - $194K *

Transform the advertising landscape by designing scalable systems that leverage Generative AI for personalized ad experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions t...

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

$143K - $194K *

Lead the charge in developing cutting-edge machine learning models and infrastructure to enhance personalized ad experiences across Amazon.com, driving impactful product and engineering initiatives at...

1 week ago

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

$143K - $194K *

Drive innovative software solutions across diverse domains, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and maintain high-quality code. Contribute to architecture discussions and men...

1 week ago

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

$143K - $194K *

Unlock innovative solutions by designing scalable data systems for Generative AI. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data quality and usability, driving advancements in model evaluatio...

2 weeks ago

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

$158K - $213K *

Build innovative machine learning models and infrastructure to enhance personalized ad experiences, driving impactful product and engineering initiatives that serve millions of customers across divers...

2 weeks ago

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

$121K - $180K *

Develop and maintain innovative software solutions for mobile platforms, enhancing user experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality applications while mentoring fellow...

2 weeks ago

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

$143K - $194K *

Engineer innovative software solutions to enhance customer experience using cutting-edge technologies. Collaborate with a talented team, tackling complex challenges to build scalable systems that infl...

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

$121K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team focused on software innovation and problem-solving. Engage in developing, testing, and maintaining applications, while collaborating with stakeholders to deliver impactful solution...

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

$143K - $194K *

Deliver advanced attribution systems that process over 50 billion daily events, enabling advertisers to optimize budgets and measure campaign performance with precision at a global scale in an innovat...

4 weeks ago

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

$140K - $155K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your data engineering skills to build and maintain resilient data pipelines. Collaborate in a dynamic team to enhance data integrations across diverse platforms and driv...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $155K *

Build and enhance robust data pipelines, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable data solutions and integrations in a fast-paced environment, driving insights and operational eff...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Contribute to robust networking solutions by designing and automating Ansible playbooks, ensuring operational efficiency and security compliance in complex enterprise environments...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$131K - $177K *

Join a team that champions customer success in leveraging AWS. Drive client outcomes by delivering expert technical guidance and support strategy throughout the cloud adoption lifecycle for enterprise...

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

$85K - $110K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data integration by leading a skilled group of engineers. Drive successful implementations across partner campuses while fostering a culture of excellence and...

4 days ago

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

$143K - $194K *

Advance innovation in device analytics by developing scalable cloud solutions that enhance the performance and reliability of a diverse set of Amazon products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams...

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

$110K - $130K *

Transform complex systems into effective solutions for national defense. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, integrate, and maintain systems, ensuring compliance and performance through...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $236K *

Champion security excellence by leading a team of engineers in threat modeling, security reviews, and process evolution. Drive strategic initiatives to enhance security across AWS products while foste...

2 weeks ago

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

$161K - $242K *

Lead cross-segment solution architecture to deliver customer value, leveraging deep technical expertise and industry insights. Collaborate with agile teams to drive growth in emerging markets, ensurin...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$175K - $212K *

Transform data into actionable insights by designing scalable models and automating decision-making processes. Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze trends and validate outcomes, leveraging advance...

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

$64K - $112K *

Shape the future of network infrastructure by leading deployment efforts, ensuring stability and sustainability across data centers. Collaborate with teams to automate processes and enhance operationa...

1 week ago

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

$159K - $202K *

Drive security innovation by assessing and remediating container vulnerabilities across AWS's ecosystem. Collaborate with teams to enhance patch deployment and ensure robust container operations while...

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  •   Less than 5 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.