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.

1,708+ JobsUpdated Mar 11, 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

$50k – $180k

Top Companies

Karbon Card, Align Technology, Inc. - Common Stock, Bandwidth Inc. - Class A Common Stock, SingleStore, R.care, Cisco +34 more

Job Types

88% Full Time, 6% Contract, 4% Internship

Top Locations

Toronto, Ontario, California, Montreal, Quebec, California, Raleigh, North Carolina, Hillcrest Heights

Work Model

74% On-Site, 16% Remote, 10% Hybrid

Experience Levels

92% Junior, 8% Intern

We found 1,708 entry level cloud engineer jobs currently hiring in locations including Toronto, Ontario, California, Montreal, Quebec, California, Raleigh, North Carolina. Salaries range from $50k to $180k based on experience, location, and company size. Work arrangements include On-Site (74%), Remote (16%), Hybrid (10%). Top employers include Karbon Card, Align Technology, Inc. - Common Stock, Bandwidth Inc. - Class A Common Stock and 37 other companies.

Companies Hiring for Entry Level Cloud Engineer Jobs

Karbon Card3 jobs

Align Technology, Inc. - Common Stock2 jobs

Bandwidth Inc. - Class A Common Stock2 jobs

SingleStore2 jobs

R.care2 jobs

Cisco2 jobs

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Career Path & Salary Progression

Intern

Salary varies

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Junior

$75k–$143k

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