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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$133K - $227K *

Lead the charge in building and maintaining a robust on-prem Kubernetes platform, ensuring operational excellence and software innovation while collaborating closely with engineering teams to deliver...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$133K - $227K *

Shape the future of on-prem Kubernetes platforms by owning provisioning tools and ensuring operational excellence. Collaborate with teams to deliver robust solutions while managing infrastructure and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's transforming healthcare through scalable AWS cloud infrastructure. As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you'll design, automate, and optimize cloud environments, collaborating with cross-fu...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $180K *

Empower a small engineering team to enhance mission-critical applications using Go and React/TypeScript. Drive technical decisions, mentor engineers, and ensure reliable software delivery in a secure...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$170K - $180K *

Champion the enhancement of mission-critical applications by leading a skilled engineering team in delivering reliable software solutions. Drive technical decisions, mentor engineers, and ensure high...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$96K - $306K *

Architect AI-native development practices to enhance software delivery. Lead cross-team initiatives, establish foundational systems, and drive productivity improvements through innovative engineering...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$96K - $306K *

Partner with us to shape the future of AI-native software development. In this hands-on role, you'll influence engineering practices, establish foundational architecture, and enhance developer product...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$96K - $306K *

Lead the technical vision for AI-native development, enhancing productivity through innovative engineering practices and collaboration across teams. Drive architectural decisions and establish foundat...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$96K - $306K *

Shape the future of AI-native software development by guiding technical vision and engineering practices. Influence cross-functional teams to enhance developer productivity and deliver impactful solut...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$96K - $306K *

Transform complex AI initiatives into scalable cloud solutions. Lead architecture, implementation, and operations while mentoring engineers and enhancing software development practices for optimal per...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Architect and manage robust AWS infrastructure to ensure high availability and scalability. Lead incident response, optimize costs, and enhance deployment pipelines while maintaining reliability durin...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, administering servers, and leading DevOps initiatives. Collaborate with teams to enhance application performance and security while men...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines while administering Linux/Windows servers. Collaborate on configuration management and mentor team members to enhance DevOps practices in a...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$178K - $279K *

Lead the optimization of CI/CD pipelines to enhance our software delivery process. Collaborate with engineering teams to automate deployments and integrate machine learning tasks, ensuring a reliable...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate your career by leading the design and management of enterprise cloud and network platforms. Drive automation and operational excellence while ensuring security and compliance across Microso...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$130K - $200K *

Explore innovative solutions as you enhance site performance and scalability. Collaborate with engineering teams to streamline technology and develop robust monitoring tools, ensuring optimal deployme...

1 week ago

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

$116K - $194K *

Elevate your career by driving innovative technical solutions and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance infrastructure design and development, ensuring alignment with business needs and...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $230K *

Transform the future of legal tech by building AI-driven software solutions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to tackle complex challenges, enhance product functionality, and deliver reliable systems t...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $145K *

Empower your career by leading technical planning and system integration, ensuring effective solutions throughout the system lifecycle. Collaborate on complex analyses to transform customer requiremen...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic team to innovate and build a high-performance cloud-native compute platform, driving strategic direction and enhancing productivity for AI, ML, and data engineeri...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $120K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and develop user-centric web applications, integrating AI-driven insights for high-stakes decision-making workflows while ensuring performance and sec...

Virginia, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of user-centric web applications by designing and developing modern front-end solutions that integrate AI insights, ensuring secure and scalable experiences for Veterans and the VA mi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Join our dynamic team to design and develop cutting-edge AI platforms, enhancing decision-making workflows through innovative web applications and robust backend services. Collaborate across the full...

Virginia, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing engineering solutions through innovative software development. Collaborate with experts to enhance applications, support customer needs, and drive impactful research...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to design and develop a next-gen AI platform, focusing on intelligent agent frameworks and modern web applications. Collaborate across the full stack to enhance decision-making wor...

Virginia, USRemote

2 weeks 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.