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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$170K - $180K *

Join a team that's modernizing mission-critical applications by enhancing high-volume, public-facing systems. Leverage your Go expertise to troubleshoot, maintain, and securely deploy applications in...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $270K *

Elevate your career by designing and managing systems that empower engineering teams to deliver code rapidly and reliably. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance CI/CD pipelines and cloud...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $270K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of software delivery by designing and managing robust systems and infrastructure, enabling rapid, safe, and reliable code deployment across diverse environments...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$156K - $235K *

Drive innovation in software engineering by designing scalable, privacy-centric systems. Lead cross-functional teams to enhance data collaboration, ensuring operational excellence and security while d...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$156K - $235K *

Elevate your career by designing and sustaining scalable software for a privacy-centric data collaboration ecosystem, leading technical strategy, and enhancing system security while driving impactful...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$156K - $235K *

Shape the future of data collaboration by designing scalable software and infrastructure. Lead technical strategy and enhance system security while driving cross-functional partnerships to deliver imp...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$156K - $235K *

Take ownership of designing and scaling secure software solutions for a privacy-centric data collaboration ecosystem, driving technical strategy and enhancing developer workflows across engineering te...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $240K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team to design and scale cloud infrastructure for advanced radar systems, ensuring reliable data flow and operational excellence in a fast-growing environment...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$104K - $160K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing critical infrastructure systems, ensuring operational readiness and technical excellence across multiple facilities in a rapidly expanding global network...

4 days ago

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

$120K - $170K *

Lead the charge in developing and implementing innovative application systems, collaborating with management teams to enhance processes and drive compliance while mentoring mid-level developers and en...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$148K - $222K *

Explore the future of backend services in a dynamic team, building and operating impactful microservices for a developer platform, while enhancing developer experience with AI innovations and ensuring...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$161K - $220K *

Architect cutting-edge Cloud infrastructure, ensuring reliable, secure, and efficient platform services. Collaborate with teams to automate and optimize public and private cloud environments, directly...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$134K - $200K *

Shape the future of developer experience by designing and operating self-service systems that enhance productivity and reduce toil. Collaborate across teams to implement AI-driven SDLC models, ensurin...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$121K - $181K *

Innovate solutions that enhance the Developer Platform, streamlining tooling and automation for engineers. As a Software Engineer, you'll design self-service systems and implement AI-driven SDLC model...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$134K - $200K *

Drive innovation by designing self-service systems that enhance developer productivity and streamline AI-driven software development processes, ensuring quality and compliance across engineering teams...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$102K - $152K *

Join a team that's redefining developer experience by designing and operating self-service systems. You'll enhance automation and AI-driven SDLC practices, empowering engineers to innovate efficiently...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$146K - $218K *

Drive innovation in developer experience by designing self-service systems that enhance productivity and reduce toil. Collaborate across teams to implement AI-driven SDLC models, ensuring quality and...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$99K - $115K *

Innovate cloud infrastructure solutions by designing and optimizing AWS and Azure environments. Leverage expertise in virtualization and automation to support scalable AI workloads, ensuring high avai...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$99K - $115K *

Explore innovative cloud solutions by designing and optimizing AWS and Azure infrastructures for AI workloads. Collaborate across teams to ensure high availability, security, and performance in hybrid...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $250K *

Elevate your career by leading key initiatives, architecting scalable services, and designing data-intensive applications in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive inn...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$159K - $215K *

Take ownership of Windows endpoint reliability and lifecycle management. Enhance provisioning, patching, and automation while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive improvements and mentor...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$190K - $334K *

Transform the cloud-native landscape by designing and implementing robust features and services. Lead projects, mentor junior engineers, and enhance platform reliability while collaborating with a tal...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's pioneering cloud solutions by implementing and optimizing architectures across multiple platforms. You'll manage configurations, deploy applications, and ensure operational excellen...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $145K *

Unlock your potential by designing CI/CD pipelines and automating processes. Collaborate with teams to enhance development efficiency while ensuring system compliance and security across AWS and Azure...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$167K - $209K *

Lead the charge in designing and evolving scalable database connectors while investigating complex replication and CDC issues for enterprise systems, ensuring high performance and reliability for miss...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.