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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$187K - $234K *

Empower the Integrations team to scale impact by leading third-party integrations, creating reusable capabilities, and fostering a collaborative culture that drives effective delivery and continuous i...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $130K *

Transform healthcare by providing expert imaging support in a dynamic hospital environment. Collaborate with clinical teams to ensure optimal performance of diagnostic systems, enhancing patient care...

Indiana, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$126K - $215K *

Transform AI experiences by architecting LLM-based agents that integrate with real-world tools, orchestrate tasks, and scale in production. Collaborate across teams to drive innovation and ensure high...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $300K *

Seeking a senior product software engineer to drive user-facing features in AI software development, enhancing tools like AI Agent, App Builder, and SDK for seamless app creation and deployment...

San Francisco, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $123K *

Elevate your career by developing innovative Progress applications that drive global logistics solutions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver high-quality software while supporting major projec...

Perris, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$152K - $259K *

Transform security analysis by leading the development of a static analysis engine. Shape technical direction, mentor engineers, and drive initiatives that enhance code security and performance across...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$186K - $218K *

Drive the development and operation of backend services for a subscription product, enhancing user experience and retention through scalable solutions and cross-functional collaboration...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$195K - $290K *

Oversee the design and evolution of global backbone architecture, driving initiatives in traffic engineering, capacity planning, and network automation. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure strateg...

California, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in software engineering excellence, guiding modernization initiatives while mentoring engineers to enhance reliability and scalability in cloud environments...

Maryland, USRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$146K - $195K *

Champion the growth of our Integrations team by leading the delivery of third-party integrations and platform capabilities, fostering a collaborative culture, and driving continuous improvement for im...

CanadaRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $180K *

Transform cancer care by developing AI biomarkers through collaboration with ML scientists and clinical partners, enhancing model robustness and interpretability across diverse datasets to improve pat...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $165K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic engineering team focused on resolving issues, enhancing systems, and automating processes to improve member experiences and operational efficiency...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $200K *

Develop innovative mobile solutions by owning architecture, delivery, and production. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience while ensuring reliability and security for mil...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $300K *

Lead the development of a cutting-edge platform-as-a-service, overseeing database architecture, backend services, and API design to ensure high performance, scalability, and reliability for customer a...

San Francisco, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $145K *

Elevate your career by designing and optimizing data pipelines that empower analytics and AI solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and governance while mentoring...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$104K - $166K *

Accelerate automation initiatives by developing end-to-end solutions using Ansible, Python, and RESTful APIs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and ensure compl...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of AI engineering by leading technical outcomes, architecting production systems, and mentoring teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive innovation and ensure operational excelle...

Florida, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $90K *

Drive data migration solutions by collaborating with teams to design, implement, and test tools that meet customer needs. Leverage technical expertise to bridge business objectives and technical capab...

RemoteRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$90K - $140K *

Pioneer innovative AI solutions by designing agentic systems, governing quality, and mentoring engineers. Collaborate across technical, domain, and business axes to translate complex requirements into...

New York, NYRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform technology solutions by leading cross-functional teams to innovate across ServiceNow, Salesforce, and AI platforms, delivering mission-critical applications and strategic program management...

Chantilly, VARemote

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

$155K - $185K *

Transform the technology landscape by leading cross-functional teams to enhance Medicaid Enterprise Systems, driving system architecture improvements and mentoring engineers towards high-quality, secu...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$182K - $215K *

Join our team to oversee application security, manage vulnerability pipelines, and collaborate with engineering teams to enhance security practices. Drive incident response and advocate for security a...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$111K - $192K *

Engage in full-stack software development, collaborating with teams to enhance features and performance. Utilize modern technologies to build secure, scalable applications for military and government...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$84K - $132K *

Join a dynamic team to design and optimize high-performance databases, build Python ETL pipelines, and support AI initiatives, ensuring data integrity and efficiency for consumer-facing applications...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $250K *

Transform your career by leading cross-functional R&D initiatives that enhance platform security and modernization. Drive impactful engineering decisions while mentoring a team of Staff Engineers to a...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

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.