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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$120K - $145K *

Pioneer the design and management of enterprise Azure solutions, driving cloud migrations and governance. Collaborate with teams to enhance security, performance, and efficiency while mentoring engine...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Drive your career with a pivotal role in embedded software development. Lead technical activities to design and influence system architecture while ensuring robust operation and timely project complet...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$243K - $295K *

Champion the evolution of our real-time analytics platform by designing, building, and scaling OLAP infrastructure for high-throughput data processing, enabling sub-second analytical queries for milli...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$168K - $227K *

Champion innovation in AI-driven content creation, developing robust software solutions that enhance animation and VFX workflows. Collaborate with creative professionals to transform cinematic storyte...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Transform software development by prototyping across embedded, full stack, and autonomy domains. Collaborate with teams to deliver innovative solutions, ensuring rapid transition from concept to produ...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $160K *

Empower our data platform by designing, building, and operating core capabilities. Collaborate with teams to enhance ingestion, storage, and API functionalities, ensuring scalability and resilience wh...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$171K - $300K *

Join a team that's redefining infrastructure and cloud architecture, driving strategic direction and innovation. Collaborate across technology domains to ensure scalable, secure, and cost-effective so...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $150K *

Transform cloud architecture and enhance data operations by leading the design and development of cloud applications. Collaborate with teams to implement automation and optimize resources while ensuri...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$192K - $213K *

Transform data processing by building robust, low-latency pipelines for infrared missions. Collaborate with scientists and engineers to deliver high-quality geospatial data products, ensuring reliabil...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$189K - $315K *

Lead the charge in building advanced analytics platforms that transform data ingestion, processing, and visualization for large-scale applications, aiming to enhance user experience and cloud data sol...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$252K - $362K *

Pioneer innovative software solutions for federal applications, enhancing decision-making with advanced AI capabilities. Collaborate, mentor, and lead technical strategies for sustainable feature impl...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$227K - $326K *

Lead the charge in developing agentic capabilities that enable real-time decision-making across multiple domains by orchestrating feature implementation and mentoring engineers for optimal system perf...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$188K - $272K *

Transform the future of federal technology by leading software engineering efforts that develop advanced systems for real-time decision-making and agentic capabilities across multiple domains, while m...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join our dynamic team to shape AI-driven experiences by designing innovative systems and tools that integrate hardware and software, driving performance and usability across Apple’s ecosystem. Collabo...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to design, develop, and maintain innovative software solutions. Collaborate across functions to solve complex problems and enhance user experiences while taking ownership of your w...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

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

$154K - $185K *

Join our dynamic team to develop next-gen storage solutions, enhancing Grafana's App Platform. Collaborate on innovative features, drive projects from ideation to operations, and contribute to an open...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$252K - $362K *

Deliver scalable software solutions by orchestrating feature implementation, mentoring engineers, and defining technical strategies for complex systems in federal environments. Engage with stakeholder...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Champion the management of mainframe outsourcing, ensuring optimal performance and vendor accountability while providing technical leadership and support for mainframe technologies across the organiza...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Optimize Kubernetes deployment by enhancing core components and collaborating with teams to improve scalability and performance. Engage with the upstream community to drive requirements and ensure eff...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Play a key role in developing scalable software solutions across backend, cloud, and front-end applications, collaborating with a hybrid-remote team to enhance systems and drive business value through...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$191K - $239K *

Elevate consumer experiences by driving AI innovations and technical direction across engineering teams, enhancing high-traffic services for millions. Mentor talent, establish best practices, and deli...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$180K - $210K *

Drive the expansion of AI infrastructure by managing data center projects, from site evaluation to network design and vendor negotiations, ensuring efficient and reliable operations across multiple lo...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $250K *

Bellota Labs is seeking a Senior/Principal DevOps Engineer to shape the architecture and development of their innovative gaming platform, ClubWPT Gold. This role involves managing DevOps tools, automa...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive impactful backend solutions for critical warehouse systems, enhancing usability and performance. Collaborate across teams to deliver robust features and ensure operational excellence in a fast-p...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$499K - $500K+*

Empower innovation by leading the technical direction of our ad-serving platform. Drive architectural excellence and optimize high-throughput systems while ensuring operational resiliency and collabor...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

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.