What defines a mid-level cloud engineer?

Mid-level typically means 3–5 years of experience. You can work independently on most tasks, contribute to design decisions, and may start mentoring junior team members.

What salary range for mid-level cloud engineer roles?

Mid-level cloud engineer salaries range from $100k to $170k depending on location, company size, and tech stack. Metro areas and high-growth startups pay toward the upper end.

How do I advance from mid-level to senior cloud engineer?

Focus on leading projects end-to-end, mentoring others, and developing system-level thinking. Seek stretch assignments that demonstrate your ability to handle ambiguity and make architectural decisions.

5,977+ JobsUpdated Mar 6, 2026

Mid-Level Cloud Engineer Jobs

Mid-level cloud engineer roles are the sweet spot for career growth - you have enough experience to lead features independently while still expanding your skills. Companies offer $100k–$170k for professionals with 3–5 years of experience.

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Salary Range

$142k – $336k

Top Companies

Samsara, Stripe, Vercel, Fivetran, OpenAI (Ashby), Amplitude +13 more

Job Types

94% Full Time, 4% Contract, 2% Internship

Top Locations

New York, Seattle, San Francisco, California, Toronto

Work Model

58% Remote, 36% On-Site, 6% Hybrid

Experience Levels

100% Mid Level

We found 5,977 mid-level cloud engineer jobs currently hiring in locations including New York, Seattle, San Francisco, California. Salaries range from $142k to $336k based on experience, location, and company size. Work arrangements include Remote (58%), On-Site (36%), Hybrid (6%). Top employers include Samsara, Stripe, Vercel and 16 other companies.

Companies Hiring for Mid-Level Cloud Engineer Jobs

Samsara23 jobs

Stripe6 jobs

Vercel3 jobs

Fivetran2 jobs

OpenAI (Ashby)2 jobs

Amplitude1 job

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Mid-Level Cloud Engineer Jobs

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SOX IT Controls Lead

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Backend/API Engineer, Money as a Service

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Backend/API Engineer, Money as a Service (Canada)

Brand Designer, Link

Software Engineer (Backend Infrastructure), v0

Manager, Software Engineering - Cloud Governance Platform

Manager, Software Engineering - Cloud Governance Platform

Manager, Deal Desk

Enterprise Renewals Account Executive

Systems Administrator

Internal Applications Engineer

Platform Engineer

Frontend Engineer with Full-stack Experience (US)

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Systems Engineer

DevOps Engineer – Level 2 or 3

Experienced Full-Stack Software Engineer

Data Engineering Development Expert - Master Data Management

DevOps Engineer

Customer Success Architect

Finance and Strategy Manager

Finance and Strategy Manager

Startup Growth Advisor (Account Executive, Greenfield)

Startup Growth Advisor (Account Executive, Install Base)

Regional Sales Director, Enterprise Select-South East US

Regional Sales Director, Enterprise Select-South East US

Regional Sales Director, Enterprise Select-South East US

Regional Sales Director, Enterprise Select-South East US

Regional Sales Director, Enterprise Select-South East US

Software Engineer, Infrastructure (2-8 YOE)

Network Engineer | Digital Infrastructure

Global Technology Alliances Manager - Azure + AWS

Global Technology Alliances Manager - Azure + AWS

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Customer Success Specialist - Commercial/Mid-Market Collections

Enterprise Sales Operations Analyst

Network Security Engineer

Software Engineer - Post Sales Systems

Software Engineer II - Mobile Platform

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Software Engineer - Training

Software Engineer, Full Stack - Safety

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