Senior Cloud Software Engineer Jobs

Discover senior cloud software engineer jobs with vetted employers and compensation of $100,000 or more on Ladders. These experienced engineers design, build, and maintain cloud-native applications and services that help organizations operate securely and at scale. Explore opportunities that match your technical strengths, leadership experience, and career goals.

What Senior Cloud Software Engineers Do

Senior cloud software engineers develop production-grade software for cloud environments. They may design distributed systems and APIs, build microservices, automate infrastructure, improve application reliability, and guide the adoption of cloud technologies. Many roles also involve reviewing code, mentoring engineers, collaborating across product and operations teams, and making architectural decisions.

Skills and Technologies

Employers commonly seek expertise in a programming language such as Java, Python, Go, C#, or JavaScript, along with experience designing cloud-based systems. Depending on the role, useful skills may include AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud; containers and Kubernetes; CI/CD and infrastructure as code; databases; observability; security; and distributed system design. Requirements vary by company and product.

Qualifications and Career Growth

Senior positions typically call for substantial software engineering experience and a track record of delivering reliable systems. A degree in computer science or a related field may be preferred, but equivalent practical experience can also be valuable. Senior engineers can grow into staff or principal engineering roles, cloud architecture, engineering management, or technical leadership.

Find Senior Cloud Software Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Browse senior cloud software engineer openings from employers offering salaries of $100,000 or more. Review each listing for its compensation range, cloud platform, technical requirements, and work arrangement, then apply to opportunities that fit your experience.

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$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's redefining CRM platforms by architecting innovative, AI-driven solutions. This high-impact role requires visionary leadership to optimize data processing and enhance user experience...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $170K *

Unlock your potential as a mobile tech lead, guiding teams in delivering innovative apps. Drive best practices in architecture and CI/CD while collaborating with cross-functional teams to align techni...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$200K - $225K *

Drive the design and delivery of innovative AI-driven applications. Oversee the full development lifecycle, ensuring scalability and reliability in multi-tenant enterprise solutions while collaboratin...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Advance program execution by leading cross-functional teams to deliver AI initiatives. Collaborate with remote developers, manage Agile processes, and ensure alignment with business goals while drivin...

Pleasant Grove, UTRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Advance security integration by leading DevSecOps initiatives, enhancing software delivery, and establishing robust security standards across engineering teams to mitigate risks and improve efficiency...

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5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by designing and implementing hybrid networks across AWS, OCI, and on-premises environments, ensuring secure connectivity and compliance while troubleshooting complex issues in a f...

Baltimore, MDRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $190K *

Unlock your potential as a key player in software development, leading projects from design to deployment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance applications, optimize performance, and dr...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$117K - $313K *

Drive impactful change by building highly scalable cloud infrastructure and CI/CD systems. Collaborate with a top-tier team to enhance performance and quality while participating in dynamic software d...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as a Full Stack Software Engineer, where you'll design, build, and enhance tools for public agencies. Collaborate across the tech stack to solve real-world problems and drive impac...

Vancouver, BCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$153K - $213K *

Lead the charge in enhancing user experiences across mobile and web platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful projects, ensuring timely execution and operational excellen...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $140K *

Lead the charge in implementing robust cloud security controls across diverse environments, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks while enabling safe adoption of AI technologies. Collaborate...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$135K - $160K *

Unlock your potential as a Lead Data Software Engineer, driving innovative data solutions and leading cross-functional teams to enhance our data infrastructure and ensure scalability and performance a...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Elevate your career by designing and delivering innovative video solutions across diverse sectors. Collaborate with teams to create scalable architectures that enhance broadcast, streaming, and cloud...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in cloud security engineering by managing a team of experts to design and implement robust security controls across AWS, Azure, and GCP, ensuring compliance and operational excellence...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Partner with us to deliver tailored solutions and in-depth demos, supporting a dynamic sales pipeline. Leverage your technical expertise to drive customer success and collaborate with teams to enhance...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $150K *

Architect and streamline cloud network infrastructure. Support robust security and connectivity across Azure, OpenShift, and SASE platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring optimal p...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $220K *

Champion the evolution of scalable infrastructure in a multi-cloud environment, collaborating with engineering teams to enhance reliability and performance for AI-driven healthcare solutions...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$141K - $177K *

Join us to shape the future of cybersecurity by leading product vision and strategy for our innovative Autonomous and Continuous pentesting platform, driving impactful solutions that enhance security...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$140K - $215K *

Elevate our cloud infrastructure by developing robust tools for deployment, monitoring, and maintenance. Join a dynamic team of engineers focused on enhancing CI/CD processes and driving developer pro...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$173K - $233K *

Unlock innovative solutions as you collaborate across teams to enhance user experiences on mobile and web platforms. Drive impactful projects, support product development, and contribute to a thriving...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$235K - $265K *

Play a key role in driving customer success by designing scalable data management solutions. Collaborate with sales and technical teams to deliver innovative architectures for diverse workloads across...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Explore innovative solutions as a Senior Mobile Engineer, leading the design and architecture of mission-critical apps that empower our delivery fleet and operations teams, ensuring reliability and ef...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading a high-impact engineering team focused on observability. Drive technical roadmaps, enhance platform reliability, and ensure operational excellence while collaborating with...

Seattle, WARemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $165K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement robust cloud security solutions across diverse environments, ensuring safe adoption of AI and compliance with regulatory standards while leading technical i...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Join our team as a Sr. Platform Engineer to build and support automated, self-service cloud platforms, enhancing deployment efficiency and security while collaborating with engineers and IT to drive i...

Gainesville, FLRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a senior cloud software engineer do?question toggle

    A senior cloud software engineer designs, develops, and supports software that runs on cloud infrastructure. The role often includes building distributed applications, improving reliability and security, making technical design decisions, and mentoring other engineers.

  • What skills are commonly required for senior cloud software engineer jobs?question toggle

    Common qualifications include strong software development experience, cloud platform knowledge such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, and familiarity with distributed systems, APIs, containers, automation, and security. Specific requirements depend on the employer and role.

  • How much do senior cloud software engineers earn?question toggle

    Compensation varies by employer, location, experience, and specialization. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, so review individual listings for salary details.

  • Do senior cloud software engineers need a degree?question toggle

    Some employers prefer a degree in computer science or a related field, while others consider equivalent professional experience. Check each job listing for its specific education requirements.

  • What roles can senior cloud software engineers advance to?question toggle

    Career paths may include staff or principal engineer, cloud architect, platform engineering leader, engineering manager, or other technical leadership positions.