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 *

Join a team that's redefining identity management across diverse platforms. You'll architect secure authentication and authorization systems, ensuring seamless access for users and organizations while...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$87K - $135K *

Drive your career forward by leading systems engineering for a cloud-based enterprise system. Engage in architecture development, integration, and modernization efforts while ensuring security and ope...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engage with sales teams to identify prospects and demonstrate solutions that enhance organizational security. Educate clients on challenges and drive meetings to provide tailored solutions, ensuring e...

St. Louis, MORemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Innovate the future of power systems by designing automated tools for transmission planning. Collaborate with engineers to enhance workflows, ensuring reliable results that utilities and developers tr...

Austin, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$131K - $205K *

Engage in the design and evaluation of electric power generation projects. Provide technical support and owner’s engineering services, focusing on thermal power systems. Collaborate on project develop...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in designing and deploying AI systems that enhance productivity and customer experience across multiple departments, driving innovation and efficiency through advanced AI capabilities...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $140K *

Lead a dynamic software engineering team, ensuring quality delivery and operational excellence while fostering collaboration across business units and driving innovation in energy efficiency solutions...

Ithaca, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$142K - $236K *

Drive innovation in cybersecurity by leading technical initiatives for MSSP partners and AI security solutions. Leverage your expertise to design, scale, and secure managed services while mentoring te...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$99K - $114K *

Elevate software development by designing high-quality solutions, mentoring teammates, and collaborating with leadership to transform business needs into effective, well-engineered applications...

Brea, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $160K *

Lead day-to-day reliability for our SRE-DevOps team, ensuring production AWS environments are secure and well-documented. Collaborate on automation, incident response, and compliance while working ind...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$185K - $344K *

Engage in system engineering excellence by designing and maintaining SAP S/4 solutions. Collaborate across teams to optimize business processes and ensure robust integration, delivering scalable solut...

Three Rivers, TXRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K - $213K *

Lead the charge in developing advanced anti-cheat technologies for Windows on ARM, ensuring fair gameplay for millions. Collaborate across teams to enhance security frameworks and tackle complex chall...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to drive product strategy and execution for public safety software. Collaborate across functions to deliver mission-critical solutions that enhance community safety and support eme...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive the future of technical sales leadership by managing a team of Solutions Engineers, enhancing enterprise adoption of cutting-edge technologies, and ensuring technical wins through strategic part...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Elevate user experiences by leading the development of innovative web features. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, customer-facing applications using modern technologies...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$220K - $265K *

Lead the charge in building a high-performing mobile engineering team, driving technical execution and culture. Oversee multi-persona mobile experiences, architecture, and release operations, shaping...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$118K - $131K *

Optimize your career by joining a dynamic team that develops cutting-edge AI-native solutions. Engage in full software development lifecycle, collaborating with users to create impactful technologies...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$196K - $309K *

Join a team that's innovating core intelligence solutions for AI products. Collaborate with experts to design, develop, and optimize cutting-edge features that enhance software development and drive p...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $248K *

Lead enterprise-scale operations for cloud services, ensuring performance and customer satisfaction. Drive a multidisciplinary team, manage service transitions, and leverage data-driven metrics to enh...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $179K *

Engineer utility planning and advisory projects, focusing on transmission system analysis, generator interconnection applications, and ISO feasibility studies to support diverse clients in the energy...

CanadaRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$111K - $153K *

Unlock potential by leading utility planning and advisory projects, focusing on transmission system analysis, generator interconnection applications, and client guidance for ISO feasibility studies. J...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$118K - $204K *

Empower innovation as you lead software architecture for a cloud-native connected vehicle platform, driving engineering excellence and cross-functional collaboration to deliver impactful solutions for...

Wisconsin, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$164K - $284K *

Lead and inspire a high-performing software engineering team, driving product innovation and technical excellence while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement in a fully remot...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $215K *

Unlock potential by leading AI architecture solutions that empower clients through innovative design, hands-on implementation, and strategic guidance, ensuring successful adoption of cutting-edge tech...

Virginia, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $108K *

Champion high-impact strategic initiatives, collaborating with executives to drive alignment and measurable results across the organization while navigating complexity and change...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.