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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$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in optimizing server hardware and cloud platforms, ensuring reliability and performance across data centers and cloud environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to diagnose...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Lead the optimization of server hardware and cloud platforms, ensuring reliability and performance across data centers and cloud environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to diagnose issue...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance server hardware performance across data centers and cloud environments. Leverage your expertise in compute, storage, and GPU platforms to drive reliability and operation...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $140K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team to design and implement innovative cloud solutions in a multi-cloud environment, ensuring scalability, security, and alignment with business objectives wh...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate cloud security by designing robust AWS architectures, enforcing compliance, and integrating security into DevOps workflows. Drive best practices and protect critical cloud environments through...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Engineer and oversee the modernization of Army contracting systems, ensuring secure integration and operational efficiency within classified environments. Collaborate with stakeholders to maintain pla...

2 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Drive your career forward by supporting a large-scale Army contracting systems modernization program. Collaborate on platform engineering within a secure environment, ensuring operational excellence a...

2 days ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Transform finance technology by leading the development of AI-driven applications and systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance revenue accounting processes and deliver scalable solu...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$86K - $165K *

Join a team that's redefining cloud deployment by leveraging cutting-edge technologies. You'll design and implement scalable solutions, mentor peers, and enhance DevSecOps pipelines, all while collabo...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$99K - $124K *

Innovate cloud security solutions by automating controls across AWS, GCP, and Azure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security practices and ensure robust cloud operations while driv...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Transform AI infrastructure by managing a Kubernetes platform, integrating cloud models, and delivering robust monitoring solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance workflows and ensure secure, effi...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Partner with us to enhance cloud services for Army and DoD IT systems. This role involves managing SLAs, automating tasks, and migrating applications to secure cloud environments while ensuring effect...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$146K - $234K *

Join a dynamic team to design, develop, and enhance software applications, ensuring system reliability and performance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions t...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$215K - $230K *

Innovate and enhance Big-Data Cloud systems by developing and maintaining complex software solutions. Collaborate on back-end processing and leverage expertise in Cloud Computing and Hadoop to drive i...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$215K - $230K *

Elevate your career by developing and enhancing complex Big-Data Cloud systems. Contribute to back-end processing and leverage your expertise in Cloud Computing and Hadoop to drive innovative solution...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Drive the design, deployment, and management of scalable AWS cloud environments, ensuring robust infrastructure and automation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver complex cloud project...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$68K - $113K *

Elevate your career by developing cloud-based applications that solve real customer challenges. Collaborate with a dynamic team to own features from design to deployment, enhancing your technical skil...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $164K *

Champion innovative cloud-native solutions as a software solutions architect, leading reliability and performance initiatives for a critical FAA program. Drive SRE practices, enhance system availabili...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Join us to enhance our cloud data environment by implementing AWS solutions, managing Snowflake databases, and optimizing data integration processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive d...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $140K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in software development and cloud engineering. Leverage your expertise in DevSecOps to create secure, scalable solutions while collaborating with technical teams...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$131K - $237K *

Drive cloud transformation by leading a multidisciplinary team to deliver secure, efficient IT services across AWS and Azure, ensuring compliance and operational excellence for critical government mis...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$145K - $240K *

Innovate with us to build and operate cloud infrastructure for autonomous driving. Collaborate across teams to establish scalable, efficient environments, applying best practices in DataOps and MLOps...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$224K - $431K *

Develop scalable software solutions to manage complex cloud infrastructure, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance NVIDIA's accelerated compute cloud services and ensure high code qualit...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$119K - $234K *

Unlock potential by developing cutting-edge AI models and infrastructures. Collaborate in a dynamic environment to enhance consumer experiences through innovative software solutions and data-driven in...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$119K - $234K *

Unlock potential by developing cutting-edge AI models and infrastructures. Collaborate in a dynamic environment, contributing to software systems and innovative consumer experiences while overcoming c...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.