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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$224K - $356K *

Champion innovative backend solutions by designing, building, and operating scalable services for customer profiles and marketing campaigns. Collaborate with a dynamic team to drive technical excellen...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$159K - $235K *

Empower the future of development by enhancing CI systems and build efficiency across large monorepos. Collaborate with teams to streamline workflows, reduce bottlenecks, and improve tool usability fo...

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

$159K - $235K *

Strategize build efficiency and CI workflows at scale, making software development smoother for teams. You'll tackle monorepo complexities, enhance tooling, and lead technical projects that significan...

Reposted 1 month ago

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

$159K - $235K *

Manage and enhance build systems at scale, ensuring efficient CI for diverse teams. Collaborate across engineering to improve workflows, reduce build times, and foster a reliable developer experience...

Reposted 1 month ago

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

$159K - $235K *

Lead the charge in optimizing build systems and CI workflows for large-scale software development, ensuring efficiency and reliability across teams while enhancing developer experience and infrastruct...

1 month ago

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

$148K - $237K *

Drive engineering architecture decisions and mentor teams to deliver high-performance, stable software solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate and enhance products for first res...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$162K - $195K *

Shape the future of Apple Intelligence by leading technical direction and architecture for server ML frameworks. Collaborate across teams to innovate features, mentor engineers, and establish best pra...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$152K - $287K *

Unlock potential by enhancing security practices in data center software. Collaborate with diverse teams to investigate vulnerabilities, drive remediation, and improve Secure Development Lifecycle (SD...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$152K - $287K *

Champion security excellence by investigating vulnerabilities and enhancing Secure Development Lifecycle practices across data center software platforms, driving timely remediation and fostering colla...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$143K - $185K *

Drive the design and development of scalable data systems, ensuring performance and reliability in processing billions of FX and UST trading events. Collaborate with a global team to enhance analytics...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$107K - $195K *

Advance your career by designing and supporting scalable cloud solutions across multiple platforms, enhancing security and performance for critical missions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on developing resilient cloud-based back-end services for data-centric applications, leveraging cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative environment...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Transform our infrastructure as a Senior Platform Engineer, defining and managing the foundational tools and environments for AI development. Collaborate closely with leadership to enhance CI/CD proce...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$181K - $217K *

Join a dynamic team to develop robust backend systems for security products. Leverage your expertise in Go and collaborate across teams to enhance web application security and performance in a fast-pa...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $175K *

Deliver robust, scalable software solutions that enhance security for critical services. Collaborate with diverse technologies to design, code, and deploy high-performance systems, ensuring security i...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$181K - $272K *

Drive innovative design solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure scalable, secure architecture. Lead technical projects, influence product roadmaps, and enhance customer engage...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$181K - $272K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative architecture solutions. Collaborate across functions to ensure scalable, secure designs while driving technical excellence and influencing product...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$142K - $212K *

Lead cross-functional teams to design and implement scalable, secure architecture solutions. Drive innovation and ensure alignment with product roadmaps while managing customer relationships and techn...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $300K *

Drive innovative design solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure scalable, secure architecture. Leverage your expertise to enhance product roadmaps and lead technical initiativ...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$142K - $212K *

Lead innovative design solutions and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure scalable, secure architecture. Drive technical excellence and influence product roadmaps while managing customer...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$181K - $272K *

Transform the future of technology by leading architectural design and development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create scalable, secure solutions while driving innovation and ensuring a...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$158K - $248K *

Create impactful client onboarding solutions that streamline data integration, enabling users to analyze financial data efficiently. Partner cross-functionally to deliver scalable, high-quality system...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$193K - $261K *

Explore opportunities in functional modeling and software development for custom SoCs, driving innovation in machine learning accelerators, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and enhancing mod...

Reposted 1 month ago

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

$130K - $140K *

Contribute to the development of scalable B2B SaaS applications, leveraging full-stack expertise in Java, Angular, and AWS. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software sol...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $140K *

Lead the charge in developing cutting-edge software solutions for datacenter-scale applications. Collaborate with a dynamic team to own the full lifecycle of innovative projects, from design to custom...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.