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 *

Elevate software engineering excellence by leading the design, development, and integration of advanced avionics systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and drive innovat...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

Unlock the potential of NetBox Delivery by leading software design, enhancing production reliability, and mentoring engineers. Shape the technical direction and ensure seamless deployment on Cloud and...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$146K - $164K *

Join a dynamic team to build innovative, modular components for precision health data processing, enhancing interoperability across products while collaborating closely with developers to deliver impa...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$196K - $243K *

Optimize global fleet provisioning and management systems at scale, lead the charge in deploying cutting-edge hardware, and unify workflows for rapid infrastructure readiness across diverse environmen...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Innovate within our Azure Operations team by supporting customers, implementing tailored solutions, and ensuring optimal system performance while collaborating across departments to meet client needs...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$196K - $217K *

Innovate by developing mission-critical internal software to streamline operations. Collaborate with teams to enhance efficiency and automate processes, ensuring seamless integration of core systems w...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$173K - $238K *

Lead the development and optimization of advanced software systems, providing technical direction and mentoring teams. Drive innovation and ensure compliance with performance and quality standards in...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$173K - $238K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in aerospace software development. As a Principal Software Engineer, you'll lead projects, mentor teams, and optimize advanced systems, ensuring top performance a...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $240K *

Pioneer innovative backend solutions by leading complex projects from concept to production. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect scalable systems that enhance AI-driven workflows, ens...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$196K - $230K *

Lead the development of a full-stack observability platform, driving architectural decisions and strategies for telemetry ingestion while ensuring high reliability and operational health across Robinh...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $180K *

Pioneer cloud transformation efforts by leading architecture, deployment, and optimization of secure AWS solutions for federal modernization programs, ensuring mission-critical applications meet natio...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance the reliability and performance of enterprise AI and Sitecore platforms on VMware Cloud. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable solutions th...

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$184K - $250K *

Join us to build innovative cloud services that connect robots to customer experiences. Leverage your expertise in distributed systems and lead the design and implementation of scalable solutions whil...

1 week ago

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

$146K - $218K *

Shape innovative software solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams, mentoring junior engineers, and driving technical excellence in design, development, and deployment processes...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Transform your career by owning complex software features that integrate virtual machines into a secure platform. Collaborate across teams to deliver innovative solutions while establishing strong eng...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $165K *

Deliver innovative software solutions for cabin systems, enhancing user experience across multiple platforms. Collaborate through all product development stages, ensuring quality and functionality in...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$229K - $260K *

Transform the integration landscape by architecting robust connections between NodeZero and key security platforms, ensuring reliability and observability while mentoring engineers and driving technic...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$101K - $167K *

Transform the future of mapping and analytics by developing scalable, reliable software solutions. Collaborate with a global team to enhance ArcGIS Enterprise, leveraging cutting-edge technology to de...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$191K - $253K *

Lead the development of full-stack applications for simulation and validation frameworks, ensuring manufactured outputs align with engineering intent. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhanc...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$220K - $230K *

Lead the development of advanced software solutions, leveraging your expertise in C, C++, and Java. Collaborate with a mission-driven team to enhance cryptographic systems and key management services...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $211K *

Lead the design and implementation of scalable data models and pipelines, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance data quality and reliability while managing a portfolio of data products...

2 weeks ago

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

$143K - $211K *

Join a team that's transforming data infrastructure by designing and implementing high-performance data models and pipelines, ensuring data quality, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to me...

2 weeks ago

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

$143K - $211K *

Help us scale our data infrastructure by designing and implementing high-performance data models and pipelines, ensuring data quality and reliability while collaborating with cross-functional teams to...

2 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Lead critical initiatives as a technical expert, driving scalable solutions and mentoring engineers while collaborating across teams to align architecture with business goals and ensure high-quality d...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $200K *

Shape the future of ground systems by developing embedded software for antenna control, integrating electromechanical components, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable opera...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.