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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$130K - $155K *

Engineer cutting-edge software-defined networking solutions that enhance performance and scalability for distributed computing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and optimi...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Shape the future of networking by designing and implementing advanced SDN orchestration systems for high-performance, isolated networking in distributed computing environments, enabling seamless acces...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$174K - $261K *

Join a team that's redefining cloud infrastructure by architecting scalable, secure solutions. Lead cross-functional initiatives, mentor engineers, and drive automation to enhance developer experience...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$198K - $326K *

Join us to shape the future of LinkedIn's Metrics Platform, driving scalable, high-performance systems that ensure real-time observability and reliability across our engineering teams. Lead technical...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$174K - $252K *

Champion innovative software solutions by leading iOS development, enhancing user experiences, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality applications that meet evolving tra...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$174K - $252K *

Engineer innovative software solutions, leading design reviews and enhancing product quality. Collaborate with teams to develop and maintain scalable applications, ensuring best practices in coding an...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$174K - $252K *

Elevate software development by designing, testing, and launching innovative applications. Collaborate with teams to enhance user experience and ensure high-quality code while leading design reviews a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$65K - $161K *

Drive automation and cloud solutions by implementing DevSecOps best practices, managing cloud resources, and ensuring secure, resilient architectures. Collaborate on application migration and maintain...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $295K *

Champion the design and optimization of a scalable data platform. Lead complex backend solutions, influence architectural direction, and collaborate cross-functionally to enhance data systems for high...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Engineer innovative software solutions for mission-critical operations, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high performance, reliability, and security in a dynamic environment. Drive...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $285K *

Lead the charge in designing and building AI infrastructure that enhances developer experience, integrating cutting-edge AI capabilities while ensuring compliance and operational excellence across the...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$125K - $150K *

Partner with us to design and deploy cloud solutions on GCP and OCI, ensuring enterprise standards. Automate infrastructure, manage security, and support production environments while collaborating wi...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $240K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing innovative products and systems with a lean, AI-native engineering team. Collaborate cross-functionally and engage directly with customers to enhance prod...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $145K *

Champion the development of Apple’s operating systems by tackling performance challenges across usability, API design, and cross-platform compatibility, while collaborating with app developers to enha...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $180K *

Join a team that's dedicated to developing scalable software solutions, designing responsive UIs, and optimizing backend services. Collaborate across functions to drive innovation and champion best pr...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$202K - $270K *

Lead the charge in shaping the Platform Engineering team, driving technical excellence and team growth while ensuring reliable delivery and fostering a culture of continuous improvement across enginee...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$185K - $270K *

Lead and grow the Platform Engineering team, enhancing reliability and innovation. Collaborate with leadership to scale the organization, ensuring engineers deliver quality solutions while fostering a...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$142K - $190K *

Join our dynamic team to design and implement high-performance iOS applications that enhance user experiences and drive mobile commerce. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative s...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$148K - $223K *

Lead the charge in developing and optimizing large-scale distributed systems, ensuring high availability and performance while managing cloud infrastructure automation and backend services for million...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $225K *

Lead the design and implementation of a unified infrastructure platform, bridging physical and virtual resources for large-scale computation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance automat...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $225K *

Elevate infrastructure capabilities by designing and implementing a unified platform that integrates bare-metal servers, storage, and networking for large-scale computation and AI workloads, ensuring...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$144K - $208K *

Transform data center engineering by optimizing infrastructure design and operations. Lead innovative projects, ensuring compliance and efficiency while collaborating with cross-functional teams to en...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$197K - $247K *

Join a team that's building and evolving cloud infrastructure to enhance automation and reliability. Leverage your expertise in AWS and Infrastructure-as-Code to support engineering teams and drive im...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$163K - $204K *

Champion the evolution of cloud infrastructure by building automation and enhancing foundational systems. Collaborate with teams to migrate applications, improve reliability, and set operational stand...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$197K - $247K *

Transform your career by building and evolving cloud infrastructure systems. Leverage your DevOps or SRE expertise to enhance automation, reliability, and compliance in a collaborative environment, dr...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business 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.