Cloud Architect Jobs in Washington
Cloud Architect jobs in Washington are among the most active in the country, concentrated in cloud computing, enterprise software, aerospace, and federal contracting, with openings at every level from associate cloud engineer through principal architect. Seattle and Bellevue anchor the bulk of demand, with a secondary cluster in Redmond, and major employers including Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, and Boeing maintain deep, ongoing hiring for cloud architecture talent. The most sought-after specialties in Washington are multi-cloud platform design, Azure and AWS infrastructure, and cloud security architecture. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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It all started when engineer Fred Luddy wrote code that automated a tedious task for his coworker, Phyllis. She cried tears of joy. That moment inspired Fred to build a company that could do that for everyone—freeing people from busywork so they could focus on meaningful work. Today, ServiceNow is the AI control tower for business reinvention. Our ServiceNow AI platform brings together any AI, any data, and any workflow— helping 85% of the Fortune 500® work smarter, faster, and better. We're building an AI-native culture where technology and talent are unstoppable together. And we're just getting started.
Join us to put AI to work for people.
Job Description
About the Cloud Hardware Engineering Team
The Cloud Hardware Engineering Team works with some of the most innovative and advanced technologies in the business. We are a highly collaborative and inclusive team where individuals with strong technical aptitude, deep industry expertise, and a collaborative attitude have the opportunity to grow their professional careers and mentor peers as they work across the organization. We provide competitive compensation, generous benefits, and a professional, innovation-focused work atmosphere.
About the role
As a Sr Staff Cloud Architect, you will directly lead enterprise-scale cloud architecture initiatives that shape ServiceNow's infrastructure across private, sovereign, and public cloud environments. Your architectures will ensure optimal performance, security, and cost efficiency across our global cloud footprint.
This is a critical role requiring deep expertise across multiple technical domains. You will serve as a force multiplier, leveraging specialized knowledge in public cloud offerings, database performance, Linux kernel tuning, and modern CPU architectures to solve complex problems affecting our entire customer base from high-value enterprise accounts to new cloud deployments. The solutions you architect will power ServiceNow's platform including large-scale application and database deployments to specialty services like customer analytics, fleet telemetry, and AI workloads.
What you get to do in this role:
- Architect enterprise-scale solutions spanning private datacenters, sovereign cloud, and public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Evaluate and benchmark emerging technologies, services, and architectural patterns prior to production adoption.
- Drive hardware enhancements from original concept through final implementation across all system architectures and assess impact of design decisions on performance, security, and capacity.
- Evaluate and test new products, frequently prior to general availability. You will help automate evaluations, determine issues with designs, help identify root cause issues, and drive vendors internal and external to resolve issues.
- Work closely with engineering and infrastructure teams across the organization to understand the impacts of new software platform enhancements on the private and public cloud stack.
- Lead research and development efforts to identify emerging cloud, hardware, and software technologies, architectures, and designs with hands-on opportunities to benchmark, validate, and determine viability for future system designs.
- Serve as top-tier escalation for complex issues.
- Conduct cross-domain root cause analysis for complex infrastructure issues, coordinating investigations across database, OS, networking, and hardware layers.
Qualifications
To be successful in this role you have:
- Experience in leveraging or critically thinking about how to integrate AI into work processes, decision-making, or problem-solving. This may include using AI-powered tools, automating workflows, analyzing AI-driven insights, or exploring AI's potential impact on the function or industry.
- 12 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems (CIS), Management Information Systems (MIS), Computer Science (CS), Computer Engineering (CE), Electrical Engineering (EE), or related field; or 8 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 5 years experience; or equivalent experience.
- 10+ years evaluating, cost-modeling and implementing new datacenter technologies, including managing multi-vendor RFPs.
- 10+ years profiling and evaluating Linux and database performance.
- 7+ years hands-on with AWS, Azure, or GCP (compute, storage, networking, managed databases, cost optimization)
- 3+ years with Kubernetes and containerized infrastructure at production scale.
- Proven ability to lead complex transformation initiatives across multiple organization units.
- Thought leader and mentor with proven force-multiplier impact.
- Excellent communication and customer skills, conflict management, and interpersonal skills. Must be able to communicate at a level appropriate to the audience.
For positions in this location, we offer a base pay of $190,900 - $334,100, plus equity (when applicable), variable/incentive compensation and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the base pay shown is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location. We also offer health plans, including flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, matching donations, a flexible time away plan and family leave programs. Compensation is based on the geographic location in which the role is located and is subject to change based on work location.
Additional Information
Work Personas
We approach our distributed world of work with flexibility and trust. Work personas (flexible, remote, or required in office) are categories that are assigned to ServiceNow employees depending on the nature of their work and their assigned work location. Learn more here. To determine eligibility for a work persona, ServiceNow may confirm the distance between your primary residence and the closest ServiceNow office using a third-party service.
Equal Opportunity Employer
ServiceNow is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. In addition, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with legal requirements.
Accommodations
We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are unable to use this online application and need an alternative method to apply, please contact globaltalentss@servicenow.com for assistance.
Export Control Regulations
For positions requiring access to controlled technology subject to export control regulations, including the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), ServiceNow may be required to obtain export control approval from government authorities for certain individuals. All employment is contingent upon ServiceNow obtaining any export license or other approval that may be required by relevant export control authorities.
From Fortune. ©2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license.
It all started when engineer Fred Luddy wrote code that automated a tedious task for his coworker, Phyllis. She cried tears of joy. That moment inspired Fred to build a company that could do that for everyone—freeing people from busywork so they could focus on meaningful work. Today, ServiceNow is the AI control tower for business reinvention. Our ServiceNow AI platform brings together any AI, any data, and any workflow— helping 85% of the Fortune 500® work smarter, faster, and better. We're building an AI-native culture where technology and talent are unstoppable together. And we're just getting started.
Join us to put AI to work for people.
Job Description
About the Cloud Hardware Engineering Team
The Cloud Hardware Engineering Team works with some of the most innovative and advanced technologies in the business. We are a highly collaborative and inclusive team where individuals with strong technical aptitude, deep industry expertise, and a collaborative attitude have the opportunity to grow their professional careers and mentor peers as they work across the organization. We provide competitive compensation, generous benefits, and a professional, innovation-focused work atmosphere.
About the role
As a Sr Staff Cloud Architect, you will directly lead enterprise-scale cloud architecture initiatives that shape ServiceNow's infrastructure across private, sovereign, and public cloud environments. Your architectures will ensure optimal performance, security, and cost efficiency across our global cloud footprint.
This is a critical role requiring deep expertise across multiple technical domains. You will serve as a force multiplier, leveraging specialized knowledge in public cloud offerings, database performance, Linux kernel tuning, and modern CPU architectures to solve complex problems affecting our entire customer base from high-value enterprise accounts to new cloud deployments. The solutions you architect will power ServiceNow's platform including large-scale application and database deployments to specialty services like customer analytics, fleet telemetry, and AI workloads.
What you get to do in this role:
- Architect enterprise-scale solutions spanning private datacenters, sovereign cloud, and public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Evaluate and benchmark emerging technologies, services, and architectural patterns prior to production adoption.
- Drive hardware enhancements from original concept through final implementation across all system architectures and assess impact of design decisions on performance, security, and capacity.
- Evaluate and test new products, frequently prior to general availability. You will help automate evaluations, determine issues with designs, help identify root cause issues, and drive vendors internal and external to resolve issues.
- Work closely with engineering and infrastructure teams across the organization to understand the impacts of new software platform enhancements on the private and public cloud stack.
- Lead research and development efforts to identify emerging cloud, hardware, and software technologies, architectures, and designs with hands-on opportunities to benchmark, validate, and determine viability for future system designs.
- Serve as top-tier escalation for complex issues.
- Conduct cross-domain root cause analysis for complex infrastructure issues, coordinating investigations across database, OS, networking, and hardware layers.
Qualifications
To be successful in this role you have:
- Experience in leveraging or critically thinking about how to integrate AI into work processes, decision-making, or problem-solving. This may include using AI-powered tools, automating workflows, analyzing AI-driven insights, or exploring AI's potential impact on the function or industry.
- 12 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems (CIS), Management Information Systems (MIS), Computer Science (CS), Computer Engineering (CE), Electrical Engineering (EE), or related field; or 8 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 5 years experience; or equivalent experience.
- 10+ years evaluating, cost-modeling and implementing new datacenter technologies, including managing multi-vendor RFPs.
- 10+ years profiling and evaluating Linux and database performance.
- 7+ years hands-on with AWS, Azure, or GCP (compute, storage, networking, managed databases, cost optimization)
- 3+ years with Kubernetes and containerized infrastructure at production scale.
- Proven ability to lead complex transformation initiatives across multiple organization units.
- Thought leader and mentor with proven force-multiplier impact.
- Excellent communication and customer skills, conflict management, and interpersonal skills. Must be able to communicate at a level appropriate to the audience.
For positions in this location, we offer a base pay of $190,900 - $334,100, plus equity (when applicable), variable/incentive compensation and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the base pay shown is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location. We also offer health plans, including flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, matching donations, a flexible time away plan and family leave programs. Compensation is based on the geographic location in which the role is located and is subject to change based on work location.
Additional Information
Work Personas
We approach our distributed world of work with flexibility and trust. Work personas (flexible, remote, or required in office) are categories that are assigned to ServiceNow employees depending on the nature of their work and their assigned work location. Learn more here. To determine eligibility for a work persona, ServiceNow may confirm the distance between your primary residence and the closest ServiceNow office using a third-party service.
Equal Opportunity Employer
ServiceNow is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. In addition, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with legal requirements.
Accommodations
We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are unable to use this online application and need an alternative method to apply, please contact globaltalentss@servicenow.com for assistance.
Export Control Regulations
For positions requiring access to controlled technology subject to export control regulations, including the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), ServiceNow may be required to obtain export control approval from government authorities for certain individuals. All employment is contingent upon ServiceNow obtaining any export license or other approval that may be required by relevant export control authorities.
From Fortune. ©2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license.
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What Washington Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in cloud architect jobs across Washington.
- Proficiency with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform at an advanced architectural level
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related engineering discipline
- Hands-on experience designing multi-cloud or hybrid cloud infrastructure for enterprise environments
- Relevant vendor certification such as AWS Solutions Architect Professional or Microsoft Azure Expert
- Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools including Terraform, Pulumi, or Azure Bicep
- Ability to lead cross-functional architecture reviews and communicate designs to non-technical stakeholders
Cloud Architect Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a cloud architect in Washington?
Cloud architecture has no state-issued license in Washington, so the path runs through education and vendor credentials. Most Washington employers expect a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or information systems, followed by hands-on engineering experience in cloud infrastructure roles. Earning a vendor certification such as AWS Solutions Architect Professional, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Professional Cloud Architect is a concrete step that Washington hiring managers consistently prioritize over general experience alone.
How much do cloud architects make in Washington?
Cloud architects in Washington earn a median of about $168,070 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $93,610 for the lowest 10% to over $224,910 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire cloud architects in Washington?
Employers hiring cloud architects in Washington right now include Microsoft, Revstar, and Accenture, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Washington's concentration of cloud-native technology companies and federal contractors means demand stays consistent well beyond peak hiring cycles.
Which Washington cities have the most cloud architect jobs?
Redmond, Seattle, and Bellevue have the most cloud architect openings in Washington. Seattle and Bellevue drive the largest share because Amazon Web Services, Microsoft, and a dense ecosystem of enterprise software companies headquarter or maintain major operations there, while Redmond's volume reflects Microsoft's campus and its extended network of cloud-focused vendors and partners.
Are there remote cloud architect jobs in Washington?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 100% of cloud architect openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how naturally the work translates to distributed teams. Design reviews, infrastructure provisioning, and architecture documentation are the parts of the role most consistently offered remotely, while roles that involve on-premises data center integration or federal clearance work tend to require in-office presence.
How can I get hired as a cloud architect in Washington with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a cloud architect role from a cloud engineer or DevOps engineer position at a Washington employer. Microsoft and Amazon both run structured early-career cloud engineering programs and rotational programs in the Seattle area that accept candidates without direct architecture experience. Building a public portfolio of infrastructure-as-code projects and earning an associate-level vendor certification such as AWS Solutions Architect Associate or Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator gives Washington hiring managers a concrete basis to evaluate you before the first interview.
Where can I find and apply to cloud architect jobs in Washington?
You can find and apply to cloud architect jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Find roles that fit your experience and specialization and apply directly.
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