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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$190K - $267K *

Drive user engagement by building innovative Android experiences that enhance content discovery and community interaction. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions and im...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$180K - $230K *

Transform your career by leading the development of advanced software systems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver scalable, secure applications that meet complex customer needs and dr...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$107K - $195K *

Champion cloud integration by leveraging Azure and Microsoft 365 to create secure, scalable solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance enterprise modernization and AI capabilities, ensuring complian...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$184K - $356K *

Join a team that's enhancing engineering workflows by developing self-service mechanisms and diagnostics for efficient workload management across systems. Collaborate to improve performance and reliab...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Elevate your career by leading hardware engineering efforts in high-performance compute and storage systems. Collaborate across teams to enhance server fleet reliability and performance in both data c...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Champion the performance of compute, storage, and GPU platforms in data centers and cloud environments. Drive technical investigations, enhance reliability, and collaborate across teams to ensure opti...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Optimize the performance and reliability of server hardware platforms across data centers and cloud environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to diagnose issues, drive investigations, and...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $175K *

Elevate our hardware engineering capabilities by diagnosing and resolving complex issues across server, storage, and GPU platforms in both data center and cloud environments, ensuring optimal performa...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Partner with us to enhance our cloud and data center hardware platforms. Leverage your expertise in server hardware and high-performance computing to drive reliability and performance across our globa...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of cloud and data center operations. Leverage your expertise in server hardware and high-performance computing to enhance reliability and performance across our g...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Optimize the performance of server hardware and cloud platforms, ensuring reliability and efficiency across data centers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to diagnose issues and enhance operati...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $175K *

Transform your career by leading hardware engineering initiatives in high-performance compute, storage, and GPU platforms. Collaborate across teams to enhance server fleet reliability and performance...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join our team to enhance the performance of server hardware and cloud platforms. Leverage your expertise in compute, storage, and GPU technologies to drive reliability and efficiency across our global...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Empower innovation by leading hardware engineering efforts across cloud and data center environments, ensuring optimal performance and reliability of compute, storage, and GPU platforms while collabor...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in optimizing server hardware and cloud platforms, ensuring reliability and performance across data centers and cloud environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to diagnose...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Lead the optimization of server hardware and cloud platforms, ensuring reliability and performance across data centers and cloud environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to diagnose issue...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance server hardware performance across data centers and cloud environments. Leverage your expertise in compute, storage, and GPU platforms to drive reliability and operation...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $135K *

Lead the charge in developing scalable software solutions that empower clients. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll mentor teams, drive technical standards, and shape the future of our public-facing...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$174K - $252K *

Innovate and develop scalable platform capabilities that enhance loyalty experiences across diverse ecosystems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive technical alignment and optimize produc...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $185K *

Unlock your potential by leading the design and implementation of innovative digital solutions for Veteran healthcare services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance enterprise applicatio...

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5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $334K *

Transform the cloud-native landscape by designing and implementing robust features and services. Lead projects, mentor junior engineers, and enhance platform reliability while collaborating with a tal...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$107K - $195K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of intelligence technology by designing and deploying innovative solutions in a collaborative environment. Leverage your expertise in DevOps to enhance mission-cr...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$191K - $206K *

Lead a team to design and develop innovative software solutions for complex platforms. Engage in full-stack Java development, microservices migration, and performance tuning while collaborating with c...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Transform cloud infrastructure by developing robust microservices that enhance data processing and security across multi-tenant systems while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring quality in the sof...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$166K - $242K *

Deliver secure, reliable backend systems that enhance user experiences across products. Own projects from design to deployment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to balance security and usabil...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.