Cloud Engineer Jobs in Washington
Cloud Engineer jobs in Washington are among the most active in the country, concentrated in cloud-native technology, enterprise software, aerospace, and federal government contracting, with openings at every level from junior cloud associate through principal architect. The Seattle metro is the dominant hiring center, followed by Bellevue and Redmond, where Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, and Boeing maintain large engineering workforces that consistently recruit cloud engineers. The most in-demand specialties across Washington right now are multi-cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes and container orchestration, and cloud security engineering. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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In accordance with Washington state law, we are highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available to all eligible US based employees. Benefits for this role include:
- Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
- Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment
- Sick Time: 40 hours/year (increased to 69 hours/year for Seattle) including 5 discretionary sick days per instance
- Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
- Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
- Holidays: 13 paid days per year
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 2 years of experience programming in C++, Java or Go. 2 years of experience building software for data privacy or security (e.g., identity and access management).
Preferred qualifications:
- Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical fields.
- 2 years of experience with performance, large scale systems data analysis, visualization tools, or debugging.
- 2 years of experience with data structures or algorithms in either an academic or industry setting.
- Experience developing accessible technologies.
- Proficiency in code and system health, diagnosis and resolution, and software test engineering.
About the job
Google's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. Our products need to handle information at massive scale, and extend well beyond web search. We're looking for engineers who bring fresh ideas from all areas, including information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking and data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, UI design and mobile; the list goes on and is growing every day. As a software engineer, you will work on a specific project critical to Google’s needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. We need our engineers to be versatile, display leadership qualities and be enthusiastic to take on new problems across the full-stack as we continue to push technology forward.
With your technical expertise you will manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables. You will design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance software solutions.
Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google’s cutting-edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.US: $147000 - $210000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Write product or system development code.
- Participate in, or lead design reviews with peers and stakeholders to decide amongst available technologies.
- Review code developed by other developers and provide feedback to ensure best practices (e.g., style guidelines, checking code in, accuracy, testability, and efficiency).
- Contribute to existing documentation or educational content and adapt content based on product/program updates and user feedback.
- Triage product or system issues and debug/track/resolve by analyzing the sources of issues and the impact on hardware, network, or service operations and quality.
In accordance with Washington state law, we are highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available to all eligible US based employees. Benefits for this role include:
- Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
- Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment
- Sick Time: 40 hours/year (increased to 69 hours/year for Seattle) including 5 discretionary sick days per instance
- Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
- Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
- Holidays: 13 paid days per year
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 2 years of experience programming in C++, Java or Go. 2 years of experience building software for data privacy or security (e.g., identity and access management).
Preferred qualifications:
- Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical fields.
- 2 years of experience with performance, large scale systems data analysis, visualization tools, or debugging.
- 2 years of experience with data structures or algorithms in either an academic or industry setting.
- Experience developing accessible technologies.
- Proficiency in code and system health, diagnosis and resolution, and software test engineering.
About the job
Google's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. Our products need to handle information at massive scale, and extend well beyond web search. We're looking for engineers who bring fresh ideas from all areas, including information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking and data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, UI design and mobile; the list goes on and is growing every day. As a software engineer, you will work on a specific project critical to Google’s needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. We need our engineers to be versatile, display leadership qualities and be enthusiastic to take on new problems across the full-stack as we continue to push technology forward.
With your technical expertise you will manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables. You will design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance software solutions.
Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google’s cutting-edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.US: $147000 - $210000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Write product or system development code.
- Participate in, or lead design reviews with peers and stakeholders to decide amongst available technologies.
- Review code developed by other developers and provide feedback to ensure best practices (e.g., style guidelines, checking code in, accuracy, testability, and efficiency).
- Contribute to existing documentation or educational content and adapt content based on product/program updates and user feedback.
- Triage product or system issues and debug/track/resolve by analyzing the sources of issues and the impact on hardware, network, or service operations and quality.
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Who's Hiring
- Google21
- Apple8
- Amazon8
- Amazon Web Services6
- Microsoft4
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Distribution & Wholesale
- Banking & Financial Services
- Retail
- Social Media
What Washington Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in cloud engineer jobs across Washington.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related technical field
- Hands-on experience with AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
- Proficiency with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform or AWS CloudFormation
- Experience with containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices in enterprise environments
- Relevant cloud certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator, or Google Cloud Professional
Cloud Engineer Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a cloud engineer in Washington?
Cloud engineering has no state-issued license in Washington, so the path runs through education and vendor certification. Most Washington employers expect at minimum a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or engineering alongside at least one major cloud certification from AWS, Microsoft, or Google. Candidates who build hands-on project portfolios and contribute to open-source infrastructure work stand out in Washington's competitive hiring pool.
How much do cloud engineers make in Washington?
Cloud engineers in Washington earn a median of about $128,940 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $60,210 for the lowest 10% to over $200,610 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire cloud engineers in Washington?
Employers hiring cloud engineers in Washington right now include Google, Apple, and Amazon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Washington's concentration of major cloud platform headquarters and aerospace and defense contractors means cloud engineering roles appear across a broader range of industries here than in most other states.
Which Washington cities have the most cloud engineer jobs?
Seattle, Kirkland, and Redmond account for the largest share of cloud engineer openings in Washington. Seattle drives most of the volume as the home base for Amazon Web Services and a dense cluster of enterprise technology companies, while Bellevue and Redmond pull strong numbers thanks to Microsoft's campus and the satellite offices of major cloud vendors and consulting firms that surround it.
Are there remote cloud engineer jobs in Washington?
Yes, and more than most fields. Cloud engineering is almost entirely software-defined work, which makes it one of the more remote-accessible roles in technology. About 82% of cloud engineer openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how widely Washington employers have adopted distributed engineering teams. Infrastructure automation and cloud architecture work in particular skew toward remote arrangements.
How can I get hired as a cloud engineer in Washington with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is landing a cloud support or systems administrator role and building from there. Amazon and Microsoft both run associate and university-hire programs in Washington that bring in candidates without deep cloud engineering experience, often through rotational technical roles. Earning an entry-level certification like AWS Cloud Practitioner or Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, then completing a capstone project deploying a real application on a public cloud, gives a Washington candidate a concrete portfolio to show hiring managers.
Where can I find and apply to cloud engineer jobs in Washington?
You can find and apply to cloud engineer jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current Washington openings updated regularly. Find the roles that fit your experience level and target location, then apply directly to each one.
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