Cloud Infrastructure Engineer Jobs in Washington
Cloud Infrastructure Engineer jobs in Washington are among the most active in the country, concentrated in cloud platforms, enterprise DevOps, and large-scale distributed systems across industries from technology and aerospace to federal contracting and healthcare IT, with openings at every level from junior site reliability to principal infrastructure architect. The largest hiring hubs are Seattle, Bellevue, and Redmond, anchored by major employers including Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, and Boeing. The most in-demand specializations are Kubernetes orchestration, multi-cloud architecture, and infrastructure-as-code tooling. 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.
- 5 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages.
- 3 years of experience testing, maintaining, or launching software products, and 1 year of experience with software design and architecture.
- 3 years of experience with developing large-scale infrastructure, distributed systems or networks, or experience with compute technologies, storage or hardware architecture.
Preferred qualifications:
- Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field.
- 5 years of experience with data structures and algorithms.
- 1 year of experience in a technical leadership role.
- Experience in cloud compute platforms (e.g., Kubernetes, Google Cloud Functions).
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.
Google Cloud accelerates organizations’ ability to digitally transform their business with the best infrastructure, platform, industry solutions and expertise. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google’s technology. 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.
With Google Distributed Cloud we are creating the industry’s leading private and hybrid cloud offering that brings our customers Google Cloud’s AI-led Services and Infrastructure on an on-premises platform that is simple, secure and scalable.
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: $174000 - $252000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Write and test 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.
- 5 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages.
- 3 years of experience testing, maintaining, or launching software products, and 1 year of experience with software design and architecture.
- 3 years of experience with developing large-scale infrastructure, distributed systems or networks, or experience with compute technologies, storage or hardware architecture.
Preferred qualifications:
- Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field.
- 5 years of experience with data structures and algorithms.
- 1 year of experience in a technical leadership role.
- Experience in cloud compute platforms (e.g., Kubernetes, Google Cloud Functions).
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.
Google Cloud accelerates organizations’ ability to digitally transform their business with the best infrastructure, platform, industry solutions and expertise. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google’s technology. 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.
With Google Distributed Cloud we are creating the industry’s leading private and hybrid cloud offering that brings our customers Google Cloud’s AI-led Services and Infrastructure on an on-premises platform that is simple, secure and scalable.
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: $174000 - $252000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Write and test 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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Cloud Infrastructure Engineer Job Market in Washington
A snapshot from current Washington openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Google10
- Metropolis1
- Salesforce1
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
What Washington Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in cloud infrastructure engineer jobs across Washington.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related engineering field
- Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform infrastructure deployments
- Proficiency with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or Pulumi
- Containerization and orchestration skills including Docker and Kubernetes in production environments
- Strong understanding of networking, security, and compliance in enterprise cloud environments
- Industry certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator, or Google Cloud Professional
Cloud Infrastructure Engineer Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a cloud infrastructure engineer in Washington?
Cloud infrastructure engineering has no state-issued license in Washington, so the path centers on education and industry credentials. Most hiring managers in Washington expect a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or software engineering, though candidates with associate degrees who hold current cloud certifications from AWS, Microsoft, or Google Cloud are competitive. Building hands-on lab experience with Kubernetes, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines and contributing to open-source infrastructure projects strengthens any application in Washington's technology-dense market.
How much do cloud infrastructure engineers make in Washington?
Cloud infrastructure 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 infrastructure engineers in Washington?
Employers hiring cloud infrastructure engineers in Washington right now include Google, Metropolis, and Salesforce, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Washington's concentration of cloud-native technology headquarters, aerospace firms, and federal contractors means sustained hiring depth well beyond the region's largest names.
Which Washington cities have the most cloud infrastructure engineer jobs?
Seattle, Kirkland, and Bellevue lead Washington for cloud infrastructure engineer openings. Seattle and Bellevue dominate because they are home to the global headquarters of Amazon Web Services and Microsoft, which directly employ large infrastructure teams and anchor a dense ecosystem of cloud-dependent vendors and enterprise clients, while Redmond's deep Microsoft campus drives consistent demand for infrastructure roles in both core cloud products and internal platform teams.
How can I get hired as a cloud infrastructure engineer in Washington with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a cloud support or junior site reliability role, which large Washington employers including Amazon and Microsoft actively fill through new-graduate and associate programs. Candidates transitioning from systems administration, network operations, or IT helpdesk roles are strong applicants because the infrastructure knowledge transfers directly. Earning an entry-level cloud certification from AWS or Azure and building a portfolio of Terraform or Ansible projects on GitHub gives Washington hiring teams something concrete to evaluate before a first interview.
Where can I find and apply to cloud infrastructure engineer jobs in Washington?
You can find and apply to cloud infrastructure engineer jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current Washington openings. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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