Senior Level Cloud Software Engineer Jobs

Senior level cloud software engineer jobs place engineers in ownership roles, setting technical direction, leading complex cloud initiatives, and ensuring architectural decisions hold up at scale. Roles are concentrated in Technology & Software, Science & Research, and Artificial Intelligence, with 36% of openings listed as remote or hybrid, and employers like 1X, Lyft, and Nuro hiring at this level now.

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Open roles15
Top stateCalifornia
Top employer1X
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Work type64% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Solution Architect / Cloud Native Lead- Lead Software Engineer 1
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Solution Architect / Cloud Native Lead- Lead Software Engineer 1
Capgemini
Atlanta, Georgia
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Cloud Engineering
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
$109k - $197k/yr
Hybrid
10,000+

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Software Engineer IV - Sales Domain (Java / Google Cloud)
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Software Engineer IV - Sales Domain (Java / Google Cloud)
Motion
Birmingham, Alabama
Backend Engineering
Full-stack Engineering
Software Engineering
Bachelor's degree in information technology

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Software Engineer - Cloud and Infrastructure
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Software Engineer - Cloud and Infrastructure
1X
San Carlos, California
Civil & Structural Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
$200k - $280k/yr

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Cloud Software Engineer
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Cloud Software Engineer
Booz Allen Hamilton
Fort Meade, Maryland
Cloud & DevOps
Full-stack Engineering
Software Engineering
$113k - $257k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Senior AI/ML & Cloud Native Software Engineer
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Senior AI/ML & Cloud Native Software Engineer
Parallax Advanced Research
Beavercreek, Ohio
Backend Engineering
Cloud Engineering
DevOps
Software Engineering
On-Site
Bachelor's degree

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Senior Level Cloud Software Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

1X1 open role
Lyft1 open role
Nuro1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Science & Research
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
  • Consulting & Professional Services

Senior Level Cloud Software Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

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

Employers hiring at this level look for engineers who have owned cloud systems end to end, not just contributed to them. Highlight architecture decisions you made, incidents you led through, and the engineers you have mentored or unblocked. Depth in at least one major cloud platform, paired with a clear record of cross-functional collaboration and delivery, is what separates strong candidates from the rest.

Which companies hire senior level cloud software engineers?

Companies hiring senior level cloud software engineers right now include 1X, Lyft, and Nuro, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from both large enterprises scaling cloud infrastructure and high-growth companies building cloud-native products from the ground up.

Are there remote senior level cloud software engineer jobs?

Yes, remote and hybrid work is common at this level. About 36% of senior level cloud software engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how widely distributed engineering teams have become across the industry. Fully on-site roles do exist, typically at companies with strict security or compliance requirements.

What makes a cloud software engineer role senior level?

Senior level cloud software engineer roles are defined by ownership and scope. Engineers at this stage are expected to design systems, not just implement them, and to make architectural tradeoffs that affect reliability, cost, and scalability. They lead projects, review and raise the quality of others' work, and operate with minimal direction. The distinction from mid-level is less about task complexity and more about who is accountable when things go wrong.

Which industries hire the most senior level cloud software engineers?

Senior level cloud software engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Science & Research, and Artificial Intelligence, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive demand because they run large-scale, cloud-dependent systems where the cost of architectural mistakes is high and the need for experienced engineering leadership is constant.