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 4, 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

$96k – $280k

Top Companies

Vercel, Cloudflare, Karbon Card, Coinbase, Cisco, Samsara +18 more

Job Types

76% Full Time, 18% Internship, 6% Contract

Top Locations

New York, New York, Boulder, Colorado, Fulton, Maryland, San Francisco, CA, OR Anywhere in the Continental U.S.

Work Model

60% On-Site, 26% Remote, 14% Hybrid

Experience Levels

76% Junior, 24% Intern

We found 1,708 entry level cloud engineer jobs currently hiring in locations including New York, New York, Boulder, Colorado, Fulton, Maryland. Salaries range from $96k to $280k based on experience, location, and company size. Work arrangements include On-Site (60%), Remote (26%), Hybrid (14%). Top employers include Vercel, Cloudflare, Karbon Card and 21 other companies.

Companies Hiring for Entry Level Cloud Engineer Jobs

Vercel7 jobs

Cloudflare6 jobs

Karbon Card4 jobs

Coinbase4 jobs

Cisco3 jobs

Samsara3 jobs

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Career Path & Salary Progression

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Salary varies

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Junior

$128k–$187k

38 jobs

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Software Engineer Backend/Platform Systems I (Full Time) – United States

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