How do I break into cloud engineering?

Start with AWS Cloud Practitioner or Azure Fundamentals certification, then move to Solutions Architect Associate. Hands-on labs, personal projects, and Terraform basics will round out your profile.

What does an entry-level cloud engineer do?

Junior cloud engineers help provision resources, maintain infrastructure-as-code, assist with deployments, monitor cloud costs, and support senior engineers with migration projects.

What salary can entry-level cloud engineers expect?

Entry-level cloud engineer salaries range from $65k to $95k. Candidates with AWS or Azure certifications typically start at the higher end of that range.

707+ Jobs1 added todayUpdated Mar 9, 2026

Entry Level Cloud Engineer Jobs

Cloud engineering is a high-demand field with a clear certification-based path for newcomers. These entry-level positions are designed for candidates with foundational cloud knowledge — whether from certifications, bootcamps, or self-study on AWS, Azure, or GCP.

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Salary Range

$100k – $120k

Top Companies

Vercel, Checkr, Make School, freelance.ca, YO IT CONSULTING, Snowflake

Job Types

71% Full Time, 29% Contract

Top Locations

Nashville, Tennessee, Trois-Rivières, Quebec, CA, Bellevue, Washington

Work Model

71% On-Site, 29% Hybrid

Experience Levels

100% Junior

We found 707 entry level cloud engineer jobs currently hiring in locations including Nashville, Tennessee, Trois-Rivières, Quebec, CA. 3 new positions were added this week at companies like freelance.ca, YO IT CONSULTING, Snowflake. Salaries range from $100k to $120k based on experience, location, and company size. Work arrangements include On-Site (71%), Hybrid (29%). Top employers include Vercel, Checkr, Make School and 3 other companies.