Remote Cloud Platform Engineer Jobs
Remote cloud platform engineer jobs are open across the U.S. in sectors like cloud infrastructure, SaaS, fintech, and enterprise software, at companies ranging from remote-first startups to large distributed engineering teams. Employers hiring remotely right now include Invoice Cloud, Lambda, and Accenture Federal Services. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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The Opportunity:
We are seeking an AI and Cloud Engineer to design, build, and scale our next-generation intelligent systems. In this role, you will bridge the gap between advanced artificial intelligence and robust cloud infrastructure. You will be part of a team responsible for architecting complex multi-agent flows, implementing enterprise-grade retrieval systems, and ensuring the secure deployment of AI workloads in cloud in systems that will grow to serve approximately 300,000 users. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated technical leader who thrives in agile environments and adapts quickly to emerging AI technologies.
Responsibilities:
• Design, implement, and support multi cloud services using Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, ARM templates, or similar technologies.
- Build, optimize, and maintain production-grade Retrieval-Augmented Generation pipelines and semantic search systems.
- Design and manage data preprocessing workflows, chunking strategies, and vector database infrastructure.
- Build and maintain automation using PowerShell, Python, Azure CLI, Logic Apps, and Azure Functions.
- Configure and tune network security groups (NSGs), application gateways, and other protective cloud controls.
- Manage compute, storage, networking, and database services across cloud environments while ensuring adherence to security and compliance frameworks.
- Collaborate closely with data scientists, UI/UX designers, and subject matter experts to integrate AI features into user-facing products.
- Establish and enforce security best practices for large language model implementations and data privacy.
Qualifications:
Required:
- U.S. Citizenship required
- Ability to obtain DHS EOD Public Trust
- BS/BA + 15 years or equivalency (AA + 17 years of experience, MS + 12 Years of experience or no degree + 21 years of experience)
- 10+ years of experience in cloud/infrastructure engineering
- Extensive hands-on cloud engineering experience in one or more of Azure, AWS, GCP
- Deep understanding of RAG architecture, vector databases, embedding techniques, and information retrieval systems.
- Expert Terraform skills; proven experience managing infrastructure with infrastructure as code
- Experience operating production Kubernetes clusters (AKS/EKS) supporting AI/LLM workloads.
- Experience with containers (Docker) and CI/CD.
- Python scripting/programming abilities
Desired:
- Active Secret security clearance
- Previous DHS or DoD experience
- Experience with CSAM, RegScale, eMASS, or similar GRC tools
- Experience supporting emergency operations or disaster response missions
- Knowledge of cloud security and FedRAMP authorization processes
- Experience with continuous monitoring and automated security tools
- Strong communication skills for presenting to senior leadership
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What You Can Expect:
A culture of integrity.
At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.
An environment of trust.
CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.
A focus on continuous growth.
Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.
Pay Range :
There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.
Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.
The proposed salary range for this position is:
$114,600-$252,100CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.
The Opportunity:
We are seeking an AI and Cloud Engineer to design, build, and scale our next-generation intelligent systems. In this role, you will bridge the gap between advanced artificial intelligence and robust cloud infrastructure. You will be part of a team responsible for architecting complex multi-agent flows, implementing enterprise-grade retrieval systems, and ensuring the secure deployment of AI workloads in cloud in systems that will grow to serve approximately 300,000 users. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated technical leader who thrives in agile environments and adapts quickly to emerging AI technologies.
Responsibilities:
• Design, implement, and support multi cloud services using Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, ARM templates, or similar technologies.
- Build, optimize, and maintain production-grade Retrieval-Augmented Generation pipelines and semantic search systems.
- Design and manage data preprocessing workflows, chunking strategies, and vector database infrastructure.
- Build and maintain automation using PowerShell, Python, Azure CLI, Logic Apps, and Azure Functions.
- Configure and tune network security groups (NSGs), application gateways, and other protective cloud controls.
- Manage compute, storage, networking, and database services across cloud environments while ensuring adherence to security and compliance frameworks.
- Collaborate closely with data scientists, UI/UX designers, and subject matter experts to integrate AI features into user-facing products.
- Establish and enforce security best practices for large language model implementations and data privacy.
Qualifications:
Required:
- U.S. Citizenship required
- Ability to obtain DHS EOD Public Trust
- BS/BA + 15 years or equivalency (AA + 17 years of experience, MS + 12 Years of experience or no degree + 21 years of experience)
- 10+ years of experience in cloud/infrastructure engineering
- Extensive hands-on cloud engineering experience in one or more of Azure, AWS, GCP
- Deep understanding of RAG architecture, vector databases, embedding techniques, and information retrieval systems.
- Expert Terraform skills; proven experience managing infrastructure with infrastructure as code
- Experience operating production Kubernetes clusters (AKS/EKS) supporting AI/LLM workloads.
- Experience with containers (Docker) and CI/CD.
- Python scripting/programming abilities
Desired:
- Active Secret security clearance
- Previous DHS or DoD experience
- Experience with CSAM, RegScale, eMASS, or similar GRC tools
- Experience supporting emergency operations or disaster response missions
- Knowledge of cloud security and FedRAMP authorization processes
- Experience with continuous monitoring and automated security tools
- Strong communication skills for presenting to senior leadership
- -
What You Can Expect:
A culture of integrity.
At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.
An environment of trust.
CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.
A focus on continuous growth.
Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.
Pay Range :
There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.
Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.
The proposed salary range for this position is:
$114,600-$252,100CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Retail
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote cloud platform engineer jobs.
- 3 or more years of hands-on experience with at least one major cloud provider such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
- Proficiency with Kubernetes and container orchestration in production environments
- Experience writing infrastructure as code using Terraform, Pulumi, or CloudFormation
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipeline tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or ArgoCD
- Understanding of networking concepts including VPCs, load balancers, DNS, and security groups
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience
Tips for Your Remote Cloud Platform Engineer Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote cloud platform engineer openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your stack and experience level and apply directly before postings fill.
Show your async communication style
Remote cloud platform engineering teams run on written documentation, not verbal check-ins. Include links to architecture decision records, runbooks, or internal wikis you've authored to prove you can communicate infrastructure decisions clearly in writing.
Build a public cloud infrastructure portfolio
Remote employers can't watch you work in person, so a public GitHub with real Terraform modules, Kubernetes configurations, or CI/CD pipeline setups is your most credible signal. Reference production-like complexity wherever you can.
Target remote-first companies by their tooling
Companies already using Slack, GitHub, Notion, and Jira for distributed collaboration are structurally built for remote platform engineers. Research a company's public engineering blog or job description for these signals before applying.
Remote Cloud Platform Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote cloud platform engineer job?
Remote cloud platform engineer roles go to candidates who can demonstrate self-direction and strong async communication alongside the technical skills. Remote-first SaaS companies, cloud-native startups, and distributed enterprise teams hire most heavily in this space. Certifications in AWS, GCP, or Azure help, but what gives you an edge is showing documented remote work, clean written technical communication, and fluency with tools like Terraform, Kubernetes, and GitOps workflows.
Which companies hire remote cloud platform engineers?
Remote cloud platform engineer roles are posted by Invoice Cloud, Lambda, and Accenture Federal Services and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Most are remote-first or heavily distributed firms in sectors like cloud infrastructure, fintech, and enterprise software where platform teams operate entirely across time zones.
Can you get a remote cloud platform engineer job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level cloud platform engineer roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently from day one with minimal in-person support. Your strongest path is building a public portfolio of cloud projects on GitHub, earning foundational certifications like AWS Cloud Practitioner or GCP Associate, and targeting smaller remote-first teams or startups that are more open to training junior engineers in a distributed environment.
Do you need a degree for remote cloud platform engineer jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers weigh demonstrated cloud skills, certifications, and real project outcomes over a formal degree for cloud platform engineers. A strong GitHub portfolio, hands-on experience with Terraform, Kubernetes, or CI/CD pipelines, and relevant certifications from AWS, GCP, or Azure carry significant weight, especially at remote-first companies that evaluate candidates on output rather than credentials.
Which industries hire the most remote cloud platform engineers?
Most remote cloud platform engineer openings sit in Technology & Software and Retail, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors rely on distributed engineering teams that manage cloud infrastructure across multiple regions without a centralized office, making remote cloud platform roles a natural fit.
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