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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$261K - $356K *

Join a team that's driving enterprise growth by modernizing networking and security for cloud-native environments. Build executive relationships and engage technical stakeholders to exceed sales targe...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$150K - $180K *

Champion innovative AI platform architecture and drive enterprise-level integration of machine learning, ensuring security, accuracy, and reliability across systems while mentoring teams to elevate te...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$112K - $179K *

Champion the Agentic AI platform by owning its end-to-end operations, ensuring secure, reliable, and scalable delivery through advanced CI/CD practices, AWS infrastructure, and Kubernetes management...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Transform your career by driving backend engineering excellence in a fully remote role. Collaborate with a dynamic team to shape architecture and mentor engineers while delivering impactful solutions...

Washington, DCRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Drive your career forward as a Senior Business Analyst, collaborating with cross-functional teams to consolidate payment gateways and enhance the US Payments landscape through innovative solutions and...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$238K - $280K *

Shape the future of AI/LLM security by leading innovative offensive strategies, defining technical vision, and driving cross-company initiatives to enhance NodeZero's capabilities in identifying and e...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Elevate developer engagement by representing Render at events, crafting workshops, and shaping technical direction. Drive community feedback into product enhancements while building strong relationshi...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower cross-functional teams to consolidate payment gateways, leveraging deep USA Payments expertise. Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze requirements, drive migrations, and ensure seamless int...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $202K *

Drive customer success by serving as a technical expert, guiding implementations and optimizing strategies for Harness AppSec solutions. Collaborate with clients to ensure they achieve maximum value a...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$218K - $256K *

Lead the charge in architecting scalable payment systems that process billions in transactions. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure reliability and compliance while mentoring engineers to elevate...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $180K *

Engage in innovative software development, collaborating with a dynamic team to create and enhance applications. Drive technical excellence while mentoring junior engineers and adapting solutions to m...

Georgia, USRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to lead the development of innovative Microsoft-based platforms, driving modernization and AI integration while ensuring robust, scalable, and secure solutions in a highly regulate...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining energy solutions by leveraging AI to optimize operations and enhance product offerings. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement impactful LLM-powe...

CanadaRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$230K - $275K *

Lead the charge in vulnerability research and exploitation techniques, transforming real-world threats into automated solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance security measures and validate defens...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform cloud infrastructure by leading strategy, team development, and automation. Drive security, reliability, and cost management while collaborating across functions to enhance operational excel...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$175K - $210K *

Join us to lead the development of cutting-edge Operational AI solutions, collaborating with Global 2000 engineering teams. Drive technical integrity from architecture to production, ensuring impactfu...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to delivering AI-driven solutions, integrating data and workflows within customer environments using Palantir Foundry and AIP. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure rapid and effective de...

Texas, USRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Drive innovation in digital experiences by building and optimizing high-performing web applications. Collaborate with creative teams to enhance customer engagement across platforms while managing the...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $120K *

Transform cloud security operations by enhancing AWS and Azure environments. Lead initiatives to secure cloud-native capabilities, manage incident responses, and collaborate with engineering teams to...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of software development by leading projects, mentoring engineers, and architecting innovative solutions that enhance performance and meet business goals in a coll...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Unlock the potential of next-gen AI systems by defining serviceability tools architecture. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create actionable requirements and enhance documentation for compl...

Morrisville, NCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Inspire innovation by leading a dynamic engineering team to enhance our transfer platform. Drive technical direction, foster collaboration, and ensure scalable, reliable solutions that empower clients...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $290K *

Drive the future of robotics simulation by building and owning a robust environment for validation, integrating advanced sensor models, and collaborating across teams to enhance AI capabilities and di...

Mountain View, CARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $170K *

Join a team that's shaping healthcare innovation through AI-driven voice solutions. Lead a distributed engineering team to deliver high-quality software and collaborate with cross-functional stakehold...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Engineer next-gen AppSec solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance detection capabilities and drive innovation in vulnerability research and autonomous pen-testing...

Toronto, ONRemote

4 weeks 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.