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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$135K - $160K *

Lead a skilled engineering team in a dynamic AWS environment to optimize cloud services, enhance infrastructure, and implement innovative solutions while ensuring compliance and security for federal o...

Raleigh, NCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$143K - $194K *

Champion innovation by driving software development for complex systems, influencing product strategy, and enhancing user experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality f...

Yesterday

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

$168K - $227K *

Join a dynamic team to lead the design and implementation of a new EC2 service, focusing on software-defined networking for machine learning and HPC platforms. Collaborate and mentor while delivering...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$143K - $194K *

Champion the design and development of scalable, reliable database systems. Collaborate with engineers to create robust web service APIs, ensuring high availability and performance for innovative clou...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$143K - $194K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of machine learning governance by delivering scalable, resilient systems and driving innovation in a collaborative environment focused on customer success and ope...

1 week ago

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

$131K - $177K *

Transform customer cloud journeys by designing and implementing scalable AWS solutions. Lead architecture, provide technical guidance, and ensure project success through best practices and innovative...

Yesterday

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

$150K - $170K *

Optimize AWS cloud environments for data pipelines, analytics, and AI/ML services. Design, deploy, and automate infrastructure while collaborating with developers to enhance cloud operations and ensur...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Optimize cloud infrastructure by designing and managing secure AWS environments. Collaborate with architects and IT staff to implement Infrastructure-as-Code and ensure operational excellence in a fed...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$129K - $174K *

Innovate the future of cloud computing as a technical leader, tackling complex design challenges and optimizing high-performance systems for AI/ML workloads while collaborating with cross-functional t...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$129K - $174K *

Unlock potential by driving automation and operational excellence for complex systems. Collaborate with a talented team to enhance cross-domain services and innovate solutions for U.S. Government agen...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$188K - $330K *

Drive engagement and adoption of ML hardware acceleration technologies by creating compelling content, building community, and establishing partnerships in the open-source ecosystem. Leverage deep tec...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Engage in optimizing the reliability and performance of cutting-edge storage solutions for high-demand workloads, collaborating across teams to automate management, incidents, and deployments within e...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Champion the reliability and performance of advanced storage systems, ensuring operational excellence and driving automation initiatives for large-scale data platforms to support critical AI infrastru...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$158K - $213K *

Champion the development of innovative software solutions, driving end-to-end architecture and design. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance AWS contract onboarding tools, ensuring high-q...

1 week ago

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

$158K - $213K *

Pioneer automated audit systems to enhance compliance and efficiency while leveraging GenAI and Prompt Driven Development to transform contract operations and deliver exceptional results at scale...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$158K - $213K *

Empower your career by designing AI-driven contract processing systems that manage AWS's Private Pricing Agreements, enhancing contract execution and billing accuracy at scale. Collaborate across team...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Manage technical support and incident resolution for Microsoft 365, enhance deployment operations, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to ensure excellent customer service and system performa...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$192K - $260K *

Shape the future of AI-driven governance by leading the development of an innovative platform that automates policy validation and enforcement, driving alignment across teams and influencing enterpris...

5 days ago

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

$150K - $225K *

Empower your career by architecting innovative cloud solutions that modernize IT portfolios. Collaborate across teams to design, develop, and implement strategies that ensure the long-term success of...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $100K *

Join a dynamic team to deliver impactful AWS training to veterans, shaping their careers in technology. Lead engaging coursework and hands-on labs, while mentoring and supporting learners to excel in...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$81K - $105K *

Join a team that's shaping innovative software solutions through collaboration, coding, and design. Contribute to all SDLC phases while enhancing system reliability and user experience in a dynamic te...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$81K - $105K *

Advance your career by contributing to software design, coding, and testing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system reliability and user experience while leveraging your expertise i...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$81K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team to drive software solutions, from requirements gathering to implementation, leveraging your expertise in Python, AWS, and modern web technologies to enhance system reliability and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $194K *

Develop and enhance automation tools and integrations to streamline AWS security processes. Collaborate with teams to respond to security incidents efficiently and influence the improvement of AWS's o...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$143K - $194K *

Innovate secure software solutions in a dynamic environment, tackling challenges in cryptography and distributed systems. Collaborate with experts to enhance AWS services and deliver customer-centric...

Today

  •   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.