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 *

Transform dynamic projects into innovative solutions by designing, developing, and maintaining software across front-end and back-end systems. Collaborate with teams while adhering to best practices t...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$138K - $165K *

Drive innovative software development for diverse applications, guiding multiple engineering teams while ensuring alignment with customer specifications and industry best practices for timely, cost-ef...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$83K - $203K *

Lead innovative software development initiatives, focusing on AI/ML projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance digital health solutions, ensuring robust backend systems and optimizin...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$92K - $185K *

Lead the charge in designing and developing innovative cloud-native applications, leveraging advanced technologies and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance member experiences and drive...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$92K - $222K *

Shape the future of healthcare by designing and deploying AI-powered solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build full-stack applications and data pipelines, enhancing patient care thro...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$92K - $222K *

Deliver innovative AI solutions by designing and deploying full stack applications, data pipelines, and agentic systems in a collaborative, agile environment, enhancing healthcare delivery through adv...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of real-time communication by leading the development of innovative Android applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions that enha...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$127K - $236K *

Drive the development of cutting-edge AI systems that transform expert solutions across legal, tax, and compliance sectors. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate and scale enterprise-gra...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$154K - $227K *

Join a dynamic team as a technical leader, driving scalable software solutions and mentoring engineers. Collaborate across teams to enhance engineering practices and deliver innovative AI-driven appli...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$174K - $252K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative software solutions across platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and enhance applications that impact millions, while managing pr...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $240K *

Unlock innovative solutions as you build full-stack applications for federal partners, focusing on user experience, security, and seamless integrations. Collaborate with engineers and product teams to...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $240K *

Join a team that's building innovative software solutions for federal partners. You'll develop full-stack applications, ensuring seamless integrations and user experiences while collaborating with eng...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $240K *

Transform software solutions for federal partners by building full-stack applications, integrating APIs, and ensuring security compliance. Collaborate with engineers and product teams to deliver relia...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$207K - $300K *

Elevate your career by designing and implementing advanced computer systems, collaborating across teams to solve complex challenges, and mentoring junior engineers in a dynamic environment...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $156K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in software solutions for Army evaluation technologies. Contribute to high-impact projects that enhance efficiency and accelerate capabilities for soldiers throug...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$174K - $252K *

Champion innovative software solutions by driving low-level platform architecture across the Android stack, ensuring robust performance and seamless integration with custom hardware for transformative...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $225K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data infrastructure by designing and maintaining large-scale systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product success and tackle complex techn...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $170K *

Join a dynamic team to innovate and implement responsive UI systems in Unreal Engine 5 for a high-profile AAA game. Collaborate across disciplines to create engaging user experiences while tackling co...

3 weeks ago

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

$160K - $280K *

Accelerate progress at engineering cutting-edge systems managing hardware lifecycle, enabling teams to scale clusters effortlessly via self-service APIs, focusing on reliability, automation, and produ...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$208K - $234K *

Drive the growth of Honeycomb Private Cloud by leading a senior engineering team, enhancing customer relationships, and ensuring operational excellence across multiple engineering domains. Collaborate...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$147K - $210K *

Elevate infrastructure by designing and maintaining IOMMU features in the Linux kernel, enhancing security and performance while collaborating with teams to drive innovation and support Google's exten...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$147K - $210K *

Elevate your career by developing innovative software solutions that enhance user experiences. Collaborate with diverse teams to tackle complex challenges in systems programming and contribute to cutt...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $210K *

Innovate and lead the technical vision for large-scale product systems, driving cross-functional initiatives and engineering excellence while mentoring teams to enhance growth and impact across multip...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $210K *

Lead the technical vision for large-scale product systems, driving cross-functional initiatives and mentoring engineers to enhance reliability and performance across platforms, ensuring impactful solu...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $210K *

Join us to define and drive the technical vision for large-scale product systems, solving complex engineering challenges while mentoring teams and enhancing delivery velocity across the organization...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.