High-Paying Cloud Engineer Jobs

Cloud engineering job market is booming and Ladders is your resource for uncovering top opportunities. We specialize in high-salary job listings and provide the info you need to navigate these lucrative positions.

Why Choose a Cloud Engineer Career?

A Cloud Engineer develops, manages, and maintains computing infrastructure and systems that are hosted on the cloud. Cloud Engineers are crucial for organizations moving their operations and infrastructure offsite.

Requirements and Skills for Cloud Engineer Jobs

Cloud Engineer positions typically require expertise in services such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, along with solid networking, scripting, and software development skills. Knowledge in Kubernetes and containers is often essential.

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$120K - $150K *

Elevate your career as a Senior Site Reliability Engineer, collaborating with clients on innovative projects through team augmentation or product design. Drive cloud infrastructure reliability, automa...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Empower organizational success by leveraging your expertise as a Senior Site Reliability Engineer. Collaborate directly with clients, enhancing their cloud infrastructure through innovation and reliab...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Innovate solutions in a dynamic environment as you enhance client systems through team collaboration or product design, ensuring scalability and efficiency of cloud infrastructure...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Accelerate customer success by providing expert technical solutions and guidance on ServiceNow Risk & Resilience products, ensuring effective configuration and implementation that drives business outc...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in architecture design and integration of enterprise systems while delivering custom software solutions and guiding a team to enhance NIAID's clinical information capabilities and supp...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $170K *

Deliver transformative technical leadership as you guide engineering teams, shape platform capabilities, and make data-driven decisions in a mission-driven environment that values collaboration and co...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

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

$165K - $185K *

Engineer cutting-edge GPU cluster architectures that maximize performance within power and infrastructure limits. Collaborate on innovative designs for large-scale deployments, focusing on efficiency...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $250K *

Elevate your career by leading business architecture and compliance initiatives that enhance infrastructure service reliability while driving continual improvements across engineering and operational...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $150K *

Shape the future of data engineering by leading the design and execution of scalable data platforms while mentoring talent and driving automation strategies to enhance analytics and AI capabilities ac...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Champion security excellence by overseeing patch compliance across various infrastructures. Drive remediation efforts, manage critical updates, and utilize advanced tools to enhance risk management an...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $220K *

Pioneer impactful AI/ML solutions as you develop agentic LLM systems, managing their lifecycle from prototyping to production. Collaborate cross-functionally to design efficient RAG pipelines and enha...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Drive innovative data architecture solutions that enhance data modeling and integration across our enterprise. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and evolve robust systems...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $280K *

Drive mission-critical software solutions as a Principal AWS Software Engineer, impacting U.S. Government projects. Collaborate within a dynamic, supportive team focused on innovation and excellence i...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $130K *

Develop and execute growth strategies in the energy sector, forging relationships, identifying opportunities, and collaborating with engineering and product teams to meet customer needs and enhance pl...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$135K - $448K *

Take ownership of modernizing our platform function, driving end-to-end delivery, and building a high-performing engineering team that scales operations effectively and enhances developer experience a...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$118K - $120K *

Lead the charge in fiscal management for a federal project, overseeing budgeting, tracking, and reporting. Propel operational excellence while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure optim...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $120K *

Unlock project potential by leading cross-functional teams, managing budgets, and ensuring timely delivery of enterprise-level Salesforce projects while fostering collaboration and proactive risk mana...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$134K - $230K *

Grow your career with a leadership role driving network strategies for AI/ML platforms, ensuring secure and scalable infrastructures. Lead engineering teams and manage cross-functional initiatives to...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $95K *

Unlock potential by providing critical maintenance support for advanced biometric systems and ensuring optimal performance through installation, training, and technical assistance within military sett...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $95K *

Oversee the installation and maintenance of biometric systems, ensuring optimal performance and compliance across military locations. Provide technical support and training, while managing biometric d...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $160K *

Transform enterprise AI by shaping its technical direction and architecture. As a founding engineer, you’ll lead the build of agentic AI systems while enabling teams across the company to adopt innova...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$75K - $95K *

Support the installation, maintenance, and training of biometric systems to enhance operational effectiveness within military environments, ensuring compliance and data integrity while providing top-t...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $160K *

Innovate customer solutions by enhancing migration frameworks using AI coding agents, collaborating across functional teams, and addressing technical challenges to drive successful outcomes and growth...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Drive innovation and efficiency by developing and supporting mainframe applications, collaborating with teams to enhance system processes and addressing business needs. Engage in lifecycle phases, ens...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Champion innovative energy solutions for data centers, driving strategy and partnerships. Play a pivotal role in site selection, project management, and optimizations to ensure cost-effective energy i...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Cloud Engineer do?question toggle

    A Cloud Engineer develops, manages, and maintains computing infrastructure and systems that are hosted on the cloud.

  • What are the skills required for a Cloud Engineer job?question toggle

    Skills typically required for a Cloud Engineer job include expertise in services such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, along with solid networking, scripting, and software development skills.