Explore Cloud Software Engineer Jobs

Cloud Software Engineers build and maintain the software, platforms, and services that run on cloud infrastructure. They design scalable applications, automate deployments, improve reliability, and help organizations use cloud technologies securely and efficiently. Explore vetted Cloud Software Engineer opportunities paying $100,000 or more on Ladders.

What Cloud Software Engineers Do

Responsibilities vary by company and seniority, but often include developing cloud-native applications, designing APIs and distributed systems, building infrastructure-as-code, and integrating services across cloud environments. Engineers may also optimize performance and cost, troubleshoot production issues, strengthen security, and collaborate with product, infrastructure, and data teams.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek experience with a major cloud platform such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud, along with programming languages such as Python, Java, Go, or TypeScript. Familiarity with containers, Kubernetes, CI/CD, databases, networking, observability, and security practices can also be valuable. Many roles expect a background in software engineering and the ability to deliver reliable systems at scale.

Career Opportunities

Cloud Software Engineers work across technology, financial services, healthcare, retail, media, and other industries. Related paths include cloud architect, platform engineer, site reliability engineer, DevOps engineer, and engineering manager. Responsibilities and requirements differ across employers, so review each listing for details about the team, technology stack, and experience level.

Find Cloud Software Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Use Ladders to discover vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Browse Cloud Software Engineer job listings to compare roles, identify positions aligned with your experience, and take your next career step.

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$159K - $235K *

Elevate your career by shaping the technical direction of our Spark platform. Lead architectural decisions, tackle complex distributed systems challenges, and mentor a growing team while collaborating...

2 weeks ago

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

$159K - $235K *

Transform the future of data processing by leading the technical direction of our Spark platform. Drive architectural decisions, optimize distributed systems, and mentor a growing team to enhance our...

2 weeks ago

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

$230K - $340K *

Transform data ingestion and API design for a cutting-edge identity graph, ensuring real-time accuracy and performance. Collaborate with a senior team to enhance trust in agentic commerce through inno...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovation by developing cloud service models and frameworks. Collaborate on automation, application migration, and strategic cloud solutions to enhance efficiency and reliability in a dynamic e...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$196K - $243K *

Unlock your potential by building critical, large-scale distributed systems that simplify Kubernetes deployment for engineers, enhancing their productivity and experience in a dynamic, collaborative e...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Architect robust CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure while driving innovation in geospatial science. Collaborate on AI architecture and ensure compliance-ready deployments across multi-cloud envi...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$198K - $326K *

Join us to shape the future of LinkedIn's Metrics Platform, driving scalable, high-performance systems that ensure real-time observability and reliability across our engineering teams. Lead technical...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$215K - $250K *

Champion innovation by developing robust Identity and Access Management features, collaborating cross-functionally to enhance security and performance, and optimizing distributed systems for a scalabl...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $188K *

Unlock your potential as a full-stack developer, contributing to cloud-native applications and AI features. Collaborate with senior engineers, enhance your skills, and deliver impactful software solut...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $188K *

Unlock your potential as a full-stack developer, contributing to cloud-native applications and AI features. Collaborate with senior engineers, enhance your skills, and deliver impactful software solut...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $188K *

Innovate with us to design and develop scalable full-stack applications, leveraging AI technologies. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance your skills while delivering impactful solutions in a fa...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $188K *

Transform your career by joining a dynamic team that builds innovative AI-driven applications. Collaborate with experts to design, develop, and deploy scalable software solutions while enhancing your...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $188K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic engineering team to design, build, and maintain innovative full-stack applications, leveraging AI technologies and cloud-native solutions while enhancing your tec...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $188K *

Drive the development of innovative cloud-native applications and AI features as a full-stack developer. Collaborate with senior engineers to enhance your skills while delivering impactful solutions i...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $188K *

Pioneer innovative software solutions as a full-stack developer, collaborating with agile teams to design, build, and maintain cloud-native applications and AI features, while enhancing your technical...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $188K *

Transform your career by joining a dynamic team of full-stack developers. Collaborate on innovative AI-driven applications, enhance your technical skills, and contribute to impactful projects in a fas...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $188K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of software development by building innovative, AI-augmented applications. Collaborate with experts to enhance your skills while delivering scalable solutions in...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $188K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team of full-stack developers. Collaborate on innovative cloud-native applications and AI features, enhancing your skills while delivering impactful solutions...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $188K *

Join a dynamic team as a full-stack developer, contributing to cloud-native applications and AI features. Collaborate with senior engineers to enhance your skills while delivering impactful software s...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $188K *

Transform your career by developing innovative full-stack solutions in a collaborative environment. Engage with cutting-edge AI technologies while enhancing your skills and contributing to impactful p...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $188K *

Transform your career by joining an agile team to design, build, and maintain innovative cloud-native applications and AI features, enhancing your technical skills while delivering impactful solutions...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $188K *

Transform software solutions by designing, building, and maintaining full-stack applications. Collaborate with teams to integrate AI features and enhance client engagements while growing your technica...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $188K *

Unlock your potential as a full-stack developer, contributing to cloud-native applications and AI features. Collaborate with senior engineers, enhance your skills, and deliver impactful software solut...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $188K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI-driven software solutions. As a full-stack developer, you'll design, build, and maintain innovative applications while collaborating with senior engineers t...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $188K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI-driven software solutions. As a full-stack developer, you'll design, build, and maintain innovative applications while collaborating with senior engineers t...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Cloud Software Engineer do?question toggle

    A Cloud Software Engineer develops and supports software and services that use cloud infrastructure. The work may include building cloud-native applications, designing distributed systems, automating deployments, and improving reliability, security, and performance.

  • What skills are commonly required for Cloud Software Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Commonly requested skills include programming, cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, and knowledge of APIs, databases, networking, containers, CI/CD, and security. Requirements vary by employer and role.

  • Which cloud platforms do Cloud Software Engineers work with?question toggle

    Many roles use Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud. Some organizations also use private cloud, hybrid cloud, or multiple providers.

  • What jobs are related to Cloud Software Engineer roles?question toggle

    Related roles include cloud architect, platform engineer, site reliability engineer, DevOps engineer, backend software engineer, and cloud infrastructure engineer.

  • Are Cloud Software Engineer jobs available with salaries of $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Yes. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including Cloud Software Engineer opportunities. Compensation depends on factors such as experience, location, responsibilities, and employer.