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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$90K - $180K *

Engineer innovative investment modeling applications, leading full-stack development and AI integration. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance workflows and elevate technical standards, d...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Champion transformational AI solutions by architecting and building scalable systems in complex enterprise environments, directly impacting business outcomes and customer success while operating with...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$190K - $210K *

Empower innovation as a Senior Software Engineer, leading the design and development of scalable AI systems. Collaborate with a dynamic team to push engineering boundaries while mentoring others and e...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $148K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AEC software by leading engineering talent and enhancing workflows. Drive innovation in Autodesk Revit add-ins and tools while fostering a collaborative enviro...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the transition from Azure VMware Solution to native Azure, designing target states and evaluating services. Shape the cloud roadmap and cost model while collaborating with cross-functional teams...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $270K *

Drive innovation by developing real-time software for advanced global connectivity solutions. Collaborate on impactful projects across diverse sectors, ensuring optimal network performance and enhanci...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$196K - $243K *

Contribute to the architecture and development of a robust Safety Platform, enabling seamless integration of safety capabilities across Roblox. Drive innovation while ensuring high quality and scalabi...

2 weeks ago

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

$180K - $220K *

Bring your expertise to a dynamic team as a Senior Front End Software Engineer, where you'll develop accessible user interfaces, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure compliance with Sec...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $220K *

Empower your career as a Senior Front End Software Engineer, driving innovation in accessible software solutions for government clients. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user interfa...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$149K - $193K *

Transform technology investments through strategic architecture design and governance. Collaborate across teams to develop scalable solutions, mentor peers, and ensure alignment with business goals fo...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$149K - $193K *

Unlock potential by leading architectural strategies that align technologies with corporate goals, promote innovation, and drive cross-domain collaboration for optimal business transformation and oper...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $120K *

Champion cloud security initiatives by designing and integrating robust solutions across Azure, AWS, and hybrid environments. Collaborate with teams to enhance security posture, automate processes, an...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$121K - $178K *

Join a team that's architecting and optimizing scalable storage solutions for AI and HPC workloads, ensuring performance and data integrity across distributed systems while collaborating with engineer...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$207K - $300K *

Unlock innovative solutions by leading the design and development of enterprise AI platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize machine learning processes and enhance software applic...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $143K *

Elevate efficiency and innovation in CI/CD practices by integrating AI for improved software delivery. As a key member of the engineering team, drive automation and enhance DevOps processes to support...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $216K *

Lead the charge in designing and operating hybrid cloud infrastructure, ensuring reliability and scalability for mission-critical workloads across AWS and Kubernetes environments. Collaborate with a t...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$207K - $300K *

Lead the charge in designing next-gen performance tooling for critical applications, enhancing reliability and scalability for billions of users. Mentor a talented team while driving technical vision...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$285K - $320K *

Lead the charge in delivering Honeycomb Private Cloud, driving product growth, and collaborating across teams to enhance operational processes while building a high-performing engineering team to supp...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $219K *

Transform the Unity Editor by developing cross-platform API abstractions using modern C++. Collaborate with seasoned engineers to enhance user experiences across Windows, macOS, and Linux while mainta...

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Shape the future of Audible's applications by leading complex technical initiatives, mentoring developers, and driving innovative solutions in a collaborative, agile environment...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$160K - $190K *

Lead the technical vision for large-scale systems software, architecting solutions that enhance performance, reliability, and scalability across distributed infrastructure serving billions of users. D...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $190K *

Shape the future of large-scale systems software by driving technical vision and architecture for platform services and runtime environments, ensuring performance, reliability, and scalability across...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$114K - $165K *

Transform your career by implementing cutting-edge cloud security solutions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance CI/CD pipelines and automate compliance, ensuring robust protection across all e...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$202K - $224K *

Champion innovative solutions by architecting systems for capacity planning, ensuring accurate resource allocation and cost management across infrastructure. Lead cross-team projects, driving operatio...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$202K - $224K *

Shape the future of infrastructure planning by architecting systems that optimize resource allocation and cost management, driving impactful solutions across engineering and finance teams while ensuri...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

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.