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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$125K - $150K *

Empower your career by developing robust, cloud-native web applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect scalable solutions and engage in impactful engineering projects within the...

Columbia, MDRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $170K *

Grow your expertise by architecting innovative cloud solutions and driving DevOps best practices across Azure and AWS. You'll build secure, scalable infrastructure that empowers engineering teams whil...

Toronto, ONRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$131K - $219K *

Join a team that's redefining cybersecurity in the energy sector. You'll lead complex projects, develop standards, and automate processes to enhance efficiency and security across global Grid Automati...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$195K - $325K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI in healthcare by leading multi-year strategies, resolving complex technical challenges, and influencing executive decisions across the organization to ensur...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$193K - $309K *

Empower the development of innovative features on a high-traffic Orders platform, collaborating across teams to enhance architecture and tooling, ensuring efficient processing for over 1 billion order...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$168K - $322K *

Elevate system performance by developing and optimizing software in C, diagnosing complex issues, and providing technical support. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliability and eff...

Utah, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$220K - $240K *

Shape the future of loyalty by leading the technical execution and innovation of AI-powered features in a rapidly evolving product landscape, driving cross-functional initiatives with a focus on archi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$125K - $140K *

Pioneer innovative electrical design solutions while leading projects from concept to completion. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to ensure compliance and efficiency, mentoring junior engine...

Ottawa, ONRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Analyze technical sales opportunities from discovery to close, leveraging AI tools and client data to drive business cases. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless implementation an...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $160K *

Elevate your career by owning electrical application engineering for prefabricated platforms. Collaborate across disciplines to deliver scalable solutions, ensuring design integrity and execution read...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $200K *

Champion the evolution of DevOps practices by providing technical leadership and architectural direction across agile teams, enhancing software delivery speed and reliability while fostering a culture...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading the development of scalable applications using modern technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive projects from concept to deployment while mentoring...

Chattanooga, TNRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Drive the development of scalable software solutions, enhancing computer vision and LLM systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful features while ensuring reliability and ef...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$248K - $310K *

Drive the evolution of a cutting-edge integration platform, leading a high-performing engineering team while collaborating with cross-functional leaders to enhance third-party supply connectivity and...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$70K - $100K *

Architect scalable cross-platform mobile solutions. Lead React Native development, optimize performance, and integrate with hardware. Collaborate across teams to create high-quality applications and m...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$96K - $151K *

Join a team that's transforming healthcare by developing analytic products from clinical data. Collaborate in an agile environment to deliver insights that enhance efficacy and drive innovation in the...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$151K - $309K *

Innovate AI-driven automations for customer care, enhancing workflows and agent efficiency. Collaborate across teams to transform service operations, leveraging intelligent systems for improved custom...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Empower a talented engineering team by overseeing operations, mentoring staff, and aligning product vision with business needs. Drive high-impact initiatives in a fast-paced environment while promotin...

Atlanta, GARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Champion the future of mental healthcare by architecting innovative solutions for Provider Onboarding. Lead a dynamic team to enhance tools and workflows, ensuring seamless integration for users while...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Shape innovative workflows by owning the dubbing pipeline, transforming video projects into multilingual formats. Collaborate on specs, design data structures, and lead projects from concept to launch...

RemoteRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Elevate our engineering infrastructure by leading the design and development of scalable platform systems. Collaborate across teams to enhance performance, streamline deployments, and drive operationa...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Transform your career by leading a high-impact Developer Infrastructure team. Drive technical strategy, enhance developer experience, and foster a culture of growth and accountability while collaborat...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$177K - $364K *

Join the charge in building efficient batch processing infrastructure using leading big data technologies. Drive technical projects, mentor junior engineers, and ensure system scalability while collab...

Seattle, WARemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$115K - $135K *

Lead the charge in developing high-quality software solutions, mentoring engineers, and driving process improvements. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance systems and deliver impactful results in...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$152K - $205K *

Join a team that's designing and operating secure, scalable platform infrastructure for critical digital assets. Leverage your SRE expertise to enhance reliability, performance, and security across hy...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.