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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$118K - $151K *

Optimize and enhance platform services by collaborating on design, coding, and supporting cloud infrastructure, while driving continuous improvement and automation in a highly collaborative engineerin...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Grow your career with an innovative team designing and managing a Kubernetes control plane for seamless deployment and operations, ensuring production reliability, customer onboarding, and infrastruct...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$168K - $240K *

Transform your expertise into a platform that empowers engineering teams. Drive scalable, secure infrastructure solutions that enhance operational efficiency and the development of innovative financia...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$400K - $500K+*

Lead the charge in designing and building IAM security solutions for global partners, driving risk reduction while ensuring business agility through effective identity governance and access management...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$169K - $229K *

Help us design and implement secure, scalable Azure environments, driving cloud-native innovation for critical federal systems. Join a dynamic team where your expertise influences architectural decisi...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $251K *

Join a team that's redefining cybersecurity by designing and implementing Zero Trust architectures, providing technical leadership, and driving customer engagement to optimize security solutions for s...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $231K *

Join a team that's dedicated to designing and operating secure cloud infrastructures for federal agencies. Contribute to a major HCM modernization program with a focus on CI/CD automation and high-per...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$104K - $166K *

Architect robust cloud solutions by managing and maintaining AWS applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure performance, security, and deployment integrity while participating in...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Reimagine cloud infrastructure and security with robust Azure solutions to enhance scalability, resilience, and compliance. Collaborate across teams to ensure operational excellence while meeting fede...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform freight movement data into insights by developing and maintaining robust data pipelines using Python, SQL, and AWS services. Collaborate across teams to drive innovations in analytics and ma...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $215K *

Lead the charge in developing self-service infrastructure and scaling cloud platforms. Manage and mentor a team focused on high-performance core services while ensuring operational efficiency and coll...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Empower decision-making by designing and maintaining enriched datasets using medallion architecture in Databricks. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop efficient data pipelines for Power BI analyt...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as a Platform Engineer, driving the development and maintenance of innovative platform solutions using Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies to empower teams and enhance product...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$176K - $198K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing data solutions for impactful nonprofits. As a crucial member of our Engineering team, you'll enhance our data platform and drive analytics that support our mission...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$123K - $166K *

Empower the deployment and maintenance of Kubernetes platforms in a secure environment. Collaborate with teams to advocate best practices ensuring the platform is reliable, secure, and scalable while...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$218K - $302K *

Develop, execute, and optimize software solutions as part of a dynamic team committed to enhancing our product lifecycle and user experience in a fully remote environment. Collaborate on diverse proje...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$163K - $226K *

Shape the future of software engineering by developing innovative products, owning the product lifecycle, and collaborating with designers to enhance user experience in a dynamic, fully remote environ...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $150K *

Lead and mentor a multi-disciplinary engineering team to deliver secure, scalable, and resilient Microsoft Azure solutions aligned with USMC objectives. Drive programs, manage risks, and ensure agile...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Architect transformative solutions for federal clients, integrating advanced data infrastructure for AI and ensuring compliance in diverse environments, while collaborating with engineering teams and...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Engage in comprehensive program management for data center operations, ensuring seamless transitions from construction to live operations. Shape maintainability, drive incident improvements, and enhan...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$253K - $298K *

Lead the charge in shaping the technical strategy for a cutting-edge Data Platform, architecting solutions that support robust data pipelines and AI initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional team...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$116K - $145K *

Transform the data landscape by evolving scalable storage systems that ensure reliable access and management of core datasets, influencing organization-wide operations and strategies across complex ba...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$220K - $292K *

Unlock potential by owning and enhancing a complex platform that powers model training and deployment. Collaborate closely with teams to architect reliable, cost-effective solutions that prioritize pe...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Architect innovative identity solutions that enhance security, drive compliance, and streamline automation across complex integrations. Collaborate with diverse teams to innovate identity architecture...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $168K *

Unlock potential by leading DevOps initiatives and crafting scalable, secure cloud infrastructure in a collaborative environment. Influence technical strategy, mentor teams, and enhance software deliv...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.