Cloud Software Engineer Jobs in Washington
Cloud Software Engineer jobs in Washington are among the most active in the country, concentrated heavily in technology, aerospace, e-commerce, and enterprise software, with openings at every level from entry-level associate engineer through principal and staff engineer. The largest hiring metros are Seattle, Bellevue, and Redmond, anchored by major employers including Microsoft, Amazon, and Boeing. The most in-demand specialties center on distributed systems, cloud-native architecture on AWS and Azure, and infrastructure-as-code. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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- Act as a subject matter expert in full-stack engineering on a scrum delivery team, collaborating with product owners, designers, and other engineers to deliver business value on an iterative basis.
- Coach and influences team members on best practices and emerging technologies.
- Solve complex technology and business problems with new and creative methods.
- Architect, engineer, test, deploy, and support highly scalable and maintainable complex, end-to-end custom software applications.
- Ensure delivery of high-quality software by writing clean code and utilizing pair programming, test-driven development (TDD), and continuous integration.
- Actively engage in the technology industry, networks and understands how evolving technologies can benefit our organization.
- Influence cross-functionality and partner with other disciplines to develop strategy.
- Develop a solid understanding of the team’s guest experience, business, and systems.
- 4 years of experience in software engineering, or related area.
- Bachelor’s degree with a focus in Computer Science or a related field, or an additional two years of relevant training/experience in lieu of this degree.
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Experience in the following:
- Test Automation.
- Utilizing cloud computing.
- Acting as a software engineer building custom, high scale, n-tier applications using object-oriented languages.
- Developing web or mobile applications using modern technologies.
- Utilizing appropriate design patterns to create clean, maintainable, and performant code.
- Interacting with Git version control to maintain organization and logging of codebase changes.
- Performing TDD, unit testing, pair programming, and other XP techniques.
- Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability introducing new ideas and technologies to communities of developers.
- High degree of professionalism and customer service orientation.
- Excellent communication skills and proven ability to collaborate with a variety of teams.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum age of 18.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
- Hands-on experience with Azure cloud services and enterprise-scale cloud patterns, including networking, identity, access management, policy, security controls, and governance.
- Experience with infrastructure as code, automation, and scripting using Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates, CloudFormation, PowerShell, Python, YAML, Bash, or similar technologies in production environments.
- Experience building internal platforms, shared services, reusable engineering patterns, or self-service cloud capabilities for application teams, including partnering with platform-owning teams and cloud providers to troubleshoot issues and drive practical solutions.
- Experience with observability and monitoring platforms such as Dynatrace, Azure Monitor, Application Insights, Log Analytics, or similar tools to support troubleshooting, reliability, and operational insight.
- Experience with cloud cost management, tagging, governance, or FinOps practices to improve visibility, accountability, and efficient use of cloud resources.
- Exposure to generative AI or AI-assisted development tools, with an interest in applying them responsibly to improve engineering productivity, documentation, automation, or troubleshooting.
Note: We don’t typically hire at the top of the range.
- Free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air
- Comprehensive well-being programs including medical, dental and vision benefits
- Generous 401k match program
- Annual bonus plans
- Generous holiday and paid time off
For more information about Alaska/Hawaiian/Horizon Total Rewards please visit our career site and view benefits.
(1) Recruit, hire, train and promote qualified persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and any other legally protected categories;
(2) Ensure that employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements; and
(3) Ensure that all personnel actions and employment activities such as compensation, benefits, promotions, layoffs, return from layoff, Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air sponsored programs, and tuition assistance will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected categories.
Employees and applicants for employment will not be subjected to harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion or discrimination because they have engaged or may engage in (1) filing a complaint, (2) opposing any act or practice made unlawful by, or exercising any other right protected by, any Federal, State or local law requiring equal opportunity, including Section 503 and the equal opportunity provisions of VEVRAA, or (3) assisting or participating in any investigation, compliance evaluation, hearing, or any other activity related to the administration of any Federal, State or local law requiring equal opportunity, including Section 503 and the equal opportunity provisions of VEVRAA.
Government Contractor & Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations
Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air are regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT – regulations, 49 CFR part 40) and all applicants are advised that post-offer and/or pre-employment drug testing will be conducted to determine the presence of marijuana, cocaine, opioids, phencyclidine (PCP) and amphetamines or a metabolite of these drugs prior to any offer or employment or transfer into a safety-sensitive position. Failure to submit to testing or positive indications of drug use will render the applicant ineligible for employment with Alaska Airlines/Hawaiian Airlines/Horizon Air and any employment offer will be withdrawn.
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Cloud Software Engineer Job Market in Washington
A snapshot from current Washington openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Google11

- Starbucks2

- Amazon2

- AURORA1

- NVIDIA1

Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Artificial Intelligence
What Washington Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in cloud software engineer jobs across Washington.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field
- Proficiency with at least one major cloud platform such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Experience designing and deploying distributed systems or microservices architectures
- Proficiency in one or more languages including Python, Java, Go, or TypeScript
- Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform or AWS CloudFormation
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and Kubernetes in production environments
Cloud Software Engineer Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a cloud software engineer in Washington?
Cloud software engineering in Washington has no state-issued license or mandatory registration, so the path centers on education and demonstrated technical skills. Most Washington employers expect at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience backed by vendor certifications. Earning an AWS Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Professional certification strengthens any application and is a common differentiator among candidates competing for roles at Washington's large technology employers.
How much do cloud software engineers make in Washington?
Cloud software engineers in Washington earn a median of about $166,540 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $96,810 for the lowest 10% to over $255,350 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire cloud software engineers in Washington?
Employers hiring cloud software engineers in Washington right now include Google, Starbucks, and Amazon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Washington's concentration of global technology headquarters and aerospace companies means demand is distributed across both product-focused software companies and large enterprises running significant cloud infrastructure of their own.
Which Washington cities have the most cloud software engineer jobs?
Seattle, Kirkland, and Redmond account for the largest share of cloud software engineer openings in Washington. Seattle and Bellevue drive most of the volume because they host the headquarters and major engineering campuses of the state's largest technology and e-commerce employers, while Redmond's concentration reflects Microsoft's global engineering operations based there.
Are there remote cloud software engineer jobs in Washington?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 83% of cloud software engineer openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how naturally the role lends itself to distributed work. Infrastructure, platform engineering, and backend development positions tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while roles requiring close collaboration with on-site hardware or data center operations are more likely to require some in-person presence.
How can I get hired as a cloud software engineer in Washington with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to associate or junior software engineer programs at Washington's large technology employers, several of which run structured new-graduate hiring cohorts each spring and fall. Amazon and Microsoft both operate well-known entry-level engineering programs that accept candidates with limited professional experience when paired with a strong portfolio or relevant academic projects. Adjacent roles such as cloud support engineer, DevOps associate, or site reliability engineer at Washington employers are also common lateral entry points, and holding an AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud associate-level certification meaningfully improves a candidate's standing with Washington hiring teams.
Where can I find and apply to cloud software engineer jobs in Washington?
You can find and apply to cloud software engineer jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current Washington openings. Search the listings, find roles that fit your background and location preference, and apply directly.
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