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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$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by developing scalable data pipelines and optimizing workflows in a collaborative environment. Support analytics initiatives and ensure data integrity while leveraging cloud technolog...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Elevate your career by owning and optimizing our cloud infrastructure. Drive performance, ensure SOC2 compliance, and mentor a dynamic team while scaling operations to meet growing demands in a fast-p...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$183K - $228K *

Join a team that's redefining developer experience by building innovative SDKs and APIs for third-party integrators. Collaborate across functions to deliver impactful solutions that enhance integratio...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$101K - $135K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of healthcare technology by designing and enhancing our build and delivery infrastructure. Collaborate with architects and developers to implement best practices...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$182K - $215K *

Join our team to oversee application security, manage vulnerability pipelines, and collaborate with engineering teams to enhance security practices. Drive incident response and advocate for security a...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$118K - $125K *

Join a dynamic team as you drive automation and cloud solutions, enhancing infrastructure services and supporting critical platform implementations. Collaborate on innovative projects while ensuring s...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $120K *

Contribute to the design and automation of cloud-native solutions in AWS, collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement Infrastructure as Code and enhance cloud observability, ensuring secure...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$102K - $178K *

Take ownership of subcontractor security compliance, managing the DD-254 lifecycle and ensuring adherence to high security standards while collaborating with government partners and internal teams to...

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

$143K - $194K *

Transform satellite systems through embedded software development and security feature integration, collaborating closely across teams to ensure robust device interfaces and application support...

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

$143K - $194K *

Innovate software solutions for a global telecom service, overseeing design, development, and implementation of applications that enhance connectivity for diverse communities across the globe...

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

$143K - $194K *

Contribute to building advanced telecom software for a groundbreaking global satellite initiative. Collaborate with diverse engineering teams to shape innovative customer engagement systems and enhanc...

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

$168K - $227K *

Accelerate customer transformation by embedding within engineering teams to design, build, and deploy AI-powered systems. Own production outcomes, mentor engineers, and create reusable architectures t...

1 week ago

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

$167K - $226K *

Join a cutting-edge team to develop machine-checked proofs for cryptographic implementations, optimize algorithms, and mentor peers in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with immediate real-world...

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

$127K - $160K *

Engineer scalable cloud platforms by automating processes and enhancing reliability. Collaborate with teams to streamline deployments and ensure secure, resilient infrastructure that meets evolving bu...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$168K - $227K *

Join a team that's redefining benefits engagement through AI-driven solutions. As a tech lead, you will shape innovative products, guide architecture decisions, and mentor engineers while tackling com...

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

$102K - $189K *

Explore cloud-native platforms as a hands-on technical leader driving innovation and engineering excellence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build secure, scalable infrastructure that empow...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$104K - $160K *

Engineer and maintain scalable Windows and Linux environments, driving automation and infrastructure management. Collaborate globally, solve complex technical challenges, and enhance system reliabilit...

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

$105K - $175K *

Join a dynamic team to lead the evolution of our cloud platform on AWS, focusing on infrastructure as code and operational excellence. Shape the DevOps roadmap, support application releases, and enhan...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$130K - $160K *

Elevate our AI orchestration systems by engineering reliable, scalable backend solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance user experiences while building and automating workflows that drive executio...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$124K - $135K *

Elevate your career by designing and managing AWS cloud environments, focusing on automation and infrastructure as code. Collaborate with a diverse team to optimize systems and mentor junior engineers...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$168K - $227K *

Join a team that transforms developer productivity through innovative AI-driven tools. Engage in all phases of software development, collaborating to design and enhance scalable infrastructure and ser...

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

$160K - $200K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of cloud technology by leading the design and development of innovative customer-facing solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance user experiences and establi...

4 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in modernizing and deploying critical government systems by automating processes, managing repositories, and orchestrating infrastructure upgrades across Windows and AWS environments...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by leveraging your DevOps expertise to modernize critical government systems. Collaborate on CI/CD pipelines, manage AWS infrastructure, and enhance deployment processes in a hyb...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by modernizing critical government systems through automation and cloud migration. Collaborate on CI/CD pipelines, manage repositories, and enhance infrastructure while ensuring se...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.