About the Company

We are a global technology leader specializing in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, enterprise software, and digital transformation solutions for Fortune 500 organizations across healthcare, financial services, telecommunications, manufacturing, retail, energy, and government sectors. Our cloud platforms power mission-critical applications that enable organizations to scale securely, innovate rapidly, and deliver exceptional digital experiences to millions of users worldwide.

As enterprises continue accelerating cloud adoption, our Cloud Engineering organization is leading the design and delivery of secure, highly available, and scalable cloud environments that support modern applications, advanced analytics, AI workloads, and mission-critical business operations. Through automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), DevSecOps, and cloud-native architecture, we help customers modernize technology while improving operational efficiency and business resilience.

We are seeking an accomplished Principal Cloud Engineer to provide technical leadership for enterprise cloud architecture, platform engineering, infrastructure automation, and cloud modernization initiatives. This senior engineering role will define cloud strategy, establish engineering standards, lead complex technical programs, and mentor engineering teams responsible for building resilient, secure, and scalable cloud platforms.

The Principal Cloud Engineer will collaborate with Software Engineering, DevOps, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Architecture, Platform Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering, Product Management, and Executive Leadership to deliver enterprise cloud solutions that align with long-term business objectives. This is an opportunity to influence cloud strategy at scale while working with cutting-edge technologies across multi-cloud environments.

The ideal candidate combines deep cloud engineering expertise with strong leadership, architectural vision, and a passion for innovation.

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of enterprise-scale cloud architecture across AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform environments.
• Define cloud engineering standards, governance policies, and infrastructure best practices.
• Architect highly available, fault-tolerant, and secure cloud-native solutions supporting mission-critical applications.
• Lead cloud migration, modernization, and infrastructure transformation initiatives.
• Design and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform, CloudFormation, Pulumi, or similar technologies.
• Collaborate with DevOps and Site Reliability Engineering teams to improve CI/CD automation, deployment pipelines, and operational resilience.
• Optimize cloud infrastructure for performance, scalability, security, and cost efficiency.
• Implement cloud security controls aligned with Zero Trust Architecture and industry compliance standards.
• Evaluate emerging cloud technologies and recommend strategic investments supporting long-term innovation.
• Provide technical leadership during architecture reviews, engineering planning, and executive technology discussions.
• Mentor senior engineers, establish engineering standards, and promote technical excellence across cloud teams.
• Develop disaster recovery, high availability, backup, and business continuity strategies.
• Support enterprise observability through monitoring, logging, alerting, and performance analytics platforms.
• Prepare architecture documentation, technical roadmaps, and executive presentations supporting strategic initiatives.

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Job Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline required.
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cloud Computing, or Business Administration preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in cloud engineering, infrastructure engineering, systems architecture, or platform engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years designing enterprise cloud solutions within large-scale production environments.
• Advanced expertise with AWS, Microsoft Azure, and/or Google Cloud Platform.
• Strong experience with Kubernetes, Docker, OpenShift, serverless computing, and cloud-native application platforms.
• Expert knowledge of Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, Pulumi, or other Infrastructure as Code tools.
• Experience implementing DevOps, GitOps, CI/CD pipelines, and automation frameworks.
• Strong understanding of networking, identity management, cloud security, Zero Trust, IAM, and compliance frameworks.
• Professional certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Professional Cloud Architect, CKA, or Terraform Associate are highly preferred.
• Exceptional leadership, architecture, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

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Personal Capabilities and Qualifications

The successful Principal Cloud Engineer is an innovative technology leader who combines exceptional technical expertise with strategic vision. They excel at solving complex engineering challenges while guiding teams toward scalable, secure, and resilient cloud solutions.

Ideal candidates possess:

• Advanced cloud architecture and engineering expertise.
• Outstanding technical leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Strong analytical and systems-thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and executive presentation abilities.
• Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Deep understanding of enterprise security and compliance.
• High attention to detail and engineering discipline.
• Adaptability within rapidly evolving cloud technologies.
• Professional accountability and ownership.
• Commitment to innovation, continuous learning, and engineering excellence.

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Strategic Support

As a senior technical leader within the Cloud Engineering organization, the Principal Cloud Engineer provides strategic support by:

• Defining enterprise cloud architecture and modernization strategies.
• Accelerating digital transformation through cloud-native innovation.
• Improving platform reliability, scalability, and operational resilience.
• Supporting AI, analytics, and enterprise application modernization initiatives.
• Strengthening cybersecurity and cloud governance frameworks.
• Driving engineering automation and operational excellence.
• Developing future engineering leaders through mentoring and technical coaching.
• Contributing to long-term technology strategy and enterprise growth.

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Working Conditions

• Fully Remote position within the United States.
• Flexible leadership schedule supporting collaboration across multiple U.S. and global time zones.
• Approximately 10–20% domestic and occasional international travel for executive meetings, architecture workshops, customer engagements, and technology conferences.
• Company-provided high-performance engineering workstation, cloud development resources, and home office technology support.
• Collaborative engineering culture focused on innovation, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.

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Job Function

The Principal Cloud Engineer is responsible for leading enterprise cloud architecture, infrastructure engineering, platform modernization, and cloud strategy initiatives. This role partners with executive leadership, engineering organizations, and technology stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performing cloud solutions that accelerate business growth and digital transformation. Success is measured through platform reliability, engineering innovation, cloud adoption, operational efficiency, security, and long-term business impact.

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Compensation & Benefits

Compensation Package

Base Salary: $364,000 – $418,000 USD annually

Compensation is determined based on cloud architecture expertise, engineering leadership, enterprise infrastructure experience, technical certifications, geographic location, and overall qualifications.

Eligible employees may also receive:

• Annual Executive Performance Bonus
• Long-Term Equity Incentive Program (RSUs or Performance Stock Awards)
• Executive 401(k) with Company Match
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Paid Company Holidays
• Paid Parental and Family Leave
• Professional Certifications and Continuing Education Reimbursement
• Annual Technology Conference and Innovation Budget
• Home Office and Technology Stipend
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (where applicable)
• Wellness and Mental Health Benefits
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Executive Leadership Development and Career Advancement Opportunities

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Why Join Us

Cloud engineering is the foundation of modern digital innovation, and our engineers are shaping the future of enterprise technology. As a Principal Cloud Engineer, you’ll lead transformational cloud initiatives, define enterprise architecture, and mentor world-class engineering teams while building secure, scalable platforms that power global organizations.

You’ll collaborate with leading cloud architects, software engineers, cybersecurity experts, and executive stakeholders in an environment that values innovation, technical excellence, and continuous learning. We invest in our engineers through advanced technologies, leadership development, and opportunities to solve some of the industry’s most complex cloud challenges.

If you’re passionate about cloud architecture, infrastructure modernization, and engineering leadership at enterprise scale, we encourage you to apply and become part of our Cloud Engineering & Platform Services team.