Cloud Software Engineer Jobs

Cloud Software Engineer jobs are open across fintech, healthcare, e-commerce, and enterprise tech, from new-grad associate to principal and staff engineer, with specializations in cloud infrastructure, distributed systems, and platform engineering. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles427+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerGoogle
Top citySunnyvale, CA
Work type44% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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L3Harris
Senior Specialist, DevSecOps Cloud Software Engineer
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Senior Specialist, DevSecOps Cloud Software Engineer
L3Harris
Melbourne, Florida
Manufacturing Engineering
Quality Control
Software Engineering
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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NVIDIA
Senior Systems Software Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure and Development
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NVIDIA
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Senior Systems Software Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure and Development
NVIDIA
Santa Clara, California
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Data Science
Software Engineering
$184k - $357k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Information Technology Senior Management Forum
Senior Software Engineer, Full Stack (Java & Kafka) (Cloud Operations Resilience Engineering)
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Information Technology Senior Management Forum
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Senior Software Engineer, Full Stack (Java & Kafka) (Cloud Operations Resilience Engineering)
Information Technology Senior Management Forum
Riverwoods, Illinois
Automation QA
Cloud Engineering
DevOps
$147k - $168k/yr
Bachelor's degree
51-200

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Rippling
Staff Software Engineer - Data Cloud Applied ML
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Rippling
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Staff Software Engineer - Data Cloud Applied ML
Rippling
San Francisco, California
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
$189k - $315k/yr
Hybrid
51-200

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UKG
Sr. Staff Software Engineer- Cloud
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UKG
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Sr. Staff Software Engineer- Cloud
UKG
Atlanta, Georgia
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Data Science
$146k - $209k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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Cloud Software Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Google
    Google75
  • Peraton
    Peraton15
  • Apple
    Apple14
  • JPMorganChase
    JPMorganChase13
  • NVIDIA
    NVIDIA11

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software70
  • Artificial Intelligence33
  • Agriculture & Farming11
  • Banking & Financial Services10
  • Electronics & Hardware4

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in cloud software engineer jobs.

  • Proficiency with at least one major cloud provider such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
  • Experience designing and deploying microservices or distributed systems at production scale
  • Hands-on knowledge of infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation
  • Familiarity with containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes
  • Strong programming skills in Python, Java, Go, or another backend language
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field

Tips for Your Cloud Software Engineer Job Search

Tailor your resume to cloud-native depth

Recruiters scan for specific cloud providers and services, not just the word cloud. Call out the AWS, Azure, or GCP services you've deployed in production, the scale you operated at, and whether you owned infrastructure as code or consumed it.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists cloud software engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Filter openings by deployment model

Job listings that say cloud software engineer can mean anything from migrating legacy workloads to building serverless microservices. Read the responsibilities section carefully and prioritize roles where your strongest cloud layer, infrastructure, backend, or platform, is the core work.

Prepare a concrete system design narrative

Interviewers at cloud-focused companies expect you to walk through a distributed system you built end to end. Prepare two stories covering scale, failure modes, and the trade-offs you made between cost, latency, and reliability.

Highlight relevant certifications on your resume

AWS, Azure, and GCP certifications move you past resume filters at companies where cloud provider alignment matters. List the credential name and year earned in a dedicated section so automated screeners register it before a recruiter reads the file.

Negotiate the cloud tooling budget at offer stage

Many cloud engineers overlook asking about sandbox accounts, architecture review access, and professional development budgets during negotiation. These directly affect your ability to stay current with platform updates and are worth raising before you accept.

Cloud Software Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most cloud software engineers?

The companies hiring the most cloud software engineers right now include Google, Peraton, and Apple, with the largest share of openings in California, Maryland, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring is concentrated at cloud-native technology companies, large financial institutions modernizing infrastructure, and healthcare organizations scaling data platforms.

How many cloud software engineer jobs are remote?

About 56% of cloud software engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, making it one of the more flexible engineering disciplines to find remote work in. Platform engineering, cloud infrastructure, and backend API roles tend to offer the highest share of remote options compared to roles requiring on-site data center access.

How do you become a cloud software engineer?

Start with a solid foundation in software development, then deepen your knowledge of at least one major cloud provider by completing hands-on labs and earning an associate-level certification. Build projects that involve deploying applications using containers, managed databases, and serverless functions. Practice infrastructure as code and networking fundamentals, then apply to junior cloud or backend roles where cloud deployment is part of the core work.

Can you get hired as a cloud software engineer with little experience?

Yes, entry-level cloud software engineer roles do exist, and employers often prioritize demonstrated cloud project work over years of experience. Build a public portfolio of deployed cloud applications, contribute to open-source infrastructure projects, and earn a foundational cloud certification to show practical knowledge. Targeting companies that operate graduate programs or associate engineer tracks improves your odds at the junior level.

What does the cloud software engineer interview process look like?

Most processes start with a recruiter screen followed by a technical phone interview covering coding fundamentals and cloud architecture basics. Later rounds typically include a system design interview where you architect a distributed or cloud-native system, behavioral interviews, and occasionally a take-home or live coding exercise. Companies with a strong cloud focus often add a platform or infrastructure design round specific to their stack.

Where can I find and apply to cloud software engineer jobs?

You can find and apply to cloud software engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your cloud provider experience, seniority level, and preferred work model, then apply directly to each opening that fits.

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