Senior Level Cloud Data Engineer Jobs

Senior level cloud data engineer jobs put experienced engineers in charge of cloud data architecture decisions, pipeline ownership, and the cross-functional teams that deliver production-grade data systems at scale. Roles are distributed across on-site, remote, and hybrid settings in Technology & Software, Artificial Intelligence, and Electronics & Hardware, with employers like Google, Snowflake, and NVIDIA hiring at this level now.

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Open roles41
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerGoogle
Top cityNew York, NY
Work type70% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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NVIDIA
Principal Data Scientist - Cloud Gaming and AI
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NVIDIA
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Principal Data Scientist - Cloud Gaming and AI
NVIDIA
Santa Clara, California
Cloud Engineering
DevOps
IT Support
$248k - $380k/yr
Master's degree in physics
10,000+

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Mitratech
Senior Engineering Manager, Data & Cloud Platform
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Mitratech
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Senior Engineering Manager, Data & Cloud Platform
Mitratech
Remote
Data Analytics
Data Engineering
Data Science
$190k - $210k/yr
Remote (US)
501-1,000

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General Motors (GM)
Staff Data Engineer — AI & Cloud
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General Motors (GM)
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Staff Data Engineer — AI & Cloud
General Motors (GM)
Austin, Texas
Cloud Engineering
DevOps
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
$160k - $212k/yr
On-Site
Master's degree
10,000+

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Rippling
Product Marketing Lead, Data Cloud (Based in SF or NYC)
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Rippling
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Product Marketing Lead, Data Cloud (Based in SF or NYC)
Rippling
San Francisco, California
Account Management
Inside Sales
Sales
$147k - $245k/yr
51-200

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Google
Data Cloud Sales Specialist Manager III, Google Cloud
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Google
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Data Cloud Sales Specialist Manager III, Google Cloud
Google
Chicago, Illinois
Cloud Engineering
DevOps
Software Engineering
$176k - $245k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Senior Level Cloud Data Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Google
    Google6
  • Snowflake
    Snowflake4
  • NVIDIA
    NVIDIA2
  • Pure Storage
    Pure Storage2
  • G
    Guidehouse2

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software24
  • Artificial Intelligence8
  • Electronics & Hardware4
  • Investment & Asset Management3
  • Manufacturing2

Senior Level Cloud Data Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a senior level cloud data engineer job?

Employers at this level look for engineers who have owned end-to-end data platform decisions, not just contributed to them. Strong candidates demonstrate experience designing scalable pipelines on major cloud platforms, leading migrations or architectural overhauls, and mentoring junior engineers. Hands-on depth with orchestration tools, data modeling, and cost optimization, paired with a history of driving measurable outcomes, sets candidates apart from mid-level applicants.

Which companies hire senior level cloud data engineers?

Companies hiring senior level cloud data engineers right now include Google, Snowflake, and NVIDIA, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level covers large enterprises building out centralized data platforms and high-growth organizations scaling their analytics infrastructure to support business-critical decisions.

Are there remote senior level cloud data engineer jobs?

Yes, remote availability is strong at this level. About 30% of senior level cloud data engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting how cloud-native work naturally accommodates distributed teams. Senior engineers with deep platform expertise are in enough demand that many employers extend flexible arrangements to attract and retain them.

What makes a cloud data engineer role senior level?

Senior level cloud data engineer roles are defined by ownership and scope. Engineers at this level architect solutions rather than implement specifications, make platform and tooling decisions with long-term implications, and are accountable for reliability and performance at scale. They also mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers, contribute to technical roadmaps, and collaborate directly with data science, analytics, and product stakeholders to shape how data flows across the organization.

Which industries hire the most senior level cloud data engineers?

Senior level cloud data engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Artificial Intelligence, and Electronics & Hardware, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors generate the data volume, compliance requirements, and infrastructure complexity that make experienced cloud data engineering expertise a core business need rather than a supporting function.