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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$108K - $130K *

Lead the design and development of innovative software solutions, guiding junior developers and driving best practices in a collaborative environment focused on scalability and performance...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$126K - $239K *

Drive the strategic expansion and optimization of a multi-year cloud program, leading cross-functional teams to enhance partner engagement and streamline operations across diverse markets and channels...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$119K - $275K *

Lead the strategic design and execution of a multi-year cloud program, optimizing channel operations and enhancing partner engagement across diverse markets. Drive measurable outcomes through collabor...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's transforming enterprise software delivery by integrating AI capabilities into existing systems. Leverage your expertise to drive innovation, enhance collaboration, and ensure reliab...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $140K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in software development and cloud engineering. Leverage your expertise in DevSecOps to create secure, scalable solutions while collaborating with technical teams...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that drives innovation in software engineering by shaping impactful solutions that modernize legacy audit tools. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience and main...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$98K - $206K *

Elevate your career by developing and maintaining cloud infrastructure for a critical Department of the Air Force project. Collaborate with experts to enhance security and efficiency in an Azure envir...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$212K - $250K *

Elevate your career by leading complex projects in a dynamic team, driving innovation in private market solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to simplify systems and enhance user experiences while...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$144K - $237K *

Shape the future of secure member authentication by leading a senior team in building innovative identity solutions. Drive technical decisions and design across the customer identity stack, ensuring r...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $250K *

Champion the development of scalable backend systems and APIs, driving product innovation and engineering excellence while ensuring high code quality and security across platforms...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $206K *

Lead the future of cloud engineering by designing robust storage solutions, managing AWS infrastructure, and ensuring system performance and security. Collaborate with teams to implement scalable, fau...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $230K *

Advance the reliability and performance of robotic software systems by designing robust architectures and optimizing algorithms. Collaborate across domains to ensure seamless integration and resilienc...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$190K - $240K *

Innovate with us to build secure, customer-centric platform products. Leverage your extensive software engineering experience to create robust solutions, collaborate across domains, and document your...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's designing and maintaining innovative cloud-native solutions on AWS/GCP. Leverage modern engineering practices to enhance application performance and reliability while collaborating...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$171K - $231K *

Drive the design and operation of a resilient disaster recovery platform, enhancing AWS services' availability and scalability while leading technical innovations to minimize recovery time objectives...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in transforming patient engagement by integrating booking into our core product. Drive innovative experiments and optimize multi-channel outreach to ensure underserved communities rece...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$138K - $165K *

Unlock transformative AI solutions as you collaborate with cross-functional teams, integrating innovative technologies into our platform while enhancing system performance and reliability for a leadin...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$156K - $234K *

Drive impactful design decisions and lead the development of scalable, high-performance AI model serving systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance infrastructure, optimize performance, and maintain r...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$156K - $234K *

Lead the charge in designing and scaling a high-performance AI model serving platform, ensuring reliability and efficiency while fostering an inclusive team culture. Drive impactful decisions that enh...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Develop cutting-edge visualization solutions for large scientific datasets, ensuring real-time interactivity and performance. Collaborate with a senior team to enhance application architecture and del...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$170K - $200K *

Engineer scalable cloud infrastructure using Google Cloud Platform to support mission-critical applications. Collaborate with teams to enhance security, optimize performance, and drive application mod...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$139K - $229K *

Join a team that's transforming development infrastructure to enhance the developer experience. Lead strategic initiatives that improve tools, scalability, and reliability for thousands of developers...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$168K - $227K *

Empower innovation by leading the design and development of automated networking solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security and availability for mission-critical systems, d...

1 week ago

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

$198K - $267K *

Advance your career by leading software development for test equipment, mentoring team members, and implementing innovative solutions in a dynamic environment focused on factory automation and missile...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $140K *

Empower your career as a Senior Software Design Quality Engineer, driving the development and compliance of innovative medical software products while ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and qu...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.