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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$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

Yesterday

  •   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

$100K - $120K *

Lead a dynamic engineering team in developing high-quality remote software solutions. Collaborate with product managers and designers to ensure scalable applications while embracing best practices and...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $130K *

Drive the design and deployment of secure AI applications in cloud environments, integrating advanced technologies like machine learning and ServiceNow solutions to enhance operational efficiency and...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Accelerate progress at our cutting-edge team by designing and implementing cloud security solutions. You'll safeguard our cloud applications and work collaboratively to enhance security measures acros...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $250K *

Optimize your career as a full-stack software engineer, collaborating with agile teams to enhance high-transaction e-commerce applications. Drive quality, mentor peers, and innovate solutions that ele...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$184K - $356K *

Engage in cutting-edge AI innovation by leading the development of an open-source, plugin-based platform that enhances agent optimization and efficiency for scalable AI systems. Drive technical leader...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$170K - $275K *

Champion the development of advanced AI systems by designing and optimizing a flexible Agent Execution framework that integrates seamlessly with various compute environments, empowering teams to condu...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform client challenges into innovative AI solutions. Collaborate with teams to design, build, and deploy production-quality software, ensuring reliable AI applications that deliver measurable imp...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior VDC Engineer, driving innovative design solutions and enhancing project delivery through advanced BIM technologies and collaboration with diverse teams in a dynamic e...

St. Louis, MORemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Drive integration excellence by designing and maintaining enterprise integration platforms, middleware, and APIs. Collaborate across teams to ensure seamless data flows and robust security in a comple...

Washington, DCRemote

1 week ago

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

$130K - $160K *

Create seamless user experiences by developing robust APIs and integrating third-party software. Collaborate with teams to design systems that prioritize performance and maintainability while tackling...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Champion innovative database solutions by proactively optimizing performance and guiding clients on cloud strategies. Collaborate with teams to enhance mission-critical systems and ensure seamless ser...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $216K *

Champion cloud security by leading proactive threat hunting and vulnerability remediation across diverse cloud environments, ensuring robust protection for 70+ customer tenants while collaborating wit...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$225K - $265K *

Lead and mentor a diverse team of backend engineers in EDR remediation, transforming insights into actionable product capabilities while managing scope and fostering collaboration across engineering t...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $250K *

Innovate the future of distributed storage systems by designing and scaling core features in a collaborative environment. Tackle complex challenges in performance, consistency, and fault tolerance whi...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $140K *

Elevate your career by designing and managing AWS environments, automating CI/CD, and ensuring robust application delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams for end-to-end ownership and enhance...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $155K *

Accelerate progress at a leading tech firm by developing scalable, cloud-native APIs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance core offerings and lead discussions on software architecture, e...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$122K - $137K *

Join a team that's redefining digital solutions by leading full-stack development, ensuring high-quality applications, and driving strategic initiatives across the enterprise. Collaborate with cross-f...

Colorado, USRemote

3 days ago

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

$186K - $218K *

Champion the development of critical cryptographic infrastructure, leading high-availability services and innovative solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure secure executio...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$131K - $237K *

Join our team as a Principal Cloud Systems Engineer, driving modernization initiatives for the DoD. Leverage your expertise in cloud infrastructure and distributed systems to design secure, innovative...

RemoteRemote

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in enhancing cloud security by conducting proactive reviews, managing complex incidents, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve detection and response mechanisms whil...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of platform engineering, driving innovation across cloud, DevOps, and site reliability. This role empowers you to build core services, enhance architecture, and m...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.