Cloud engineering is transforming how startups develop and manage modern cloud infrastructure, enabling rapid deployment and innovation with greater confidence. By integrating standard software engineering languages, practices, and tools into cloud infrastructure management, startups can effectively leverage contemporary cloud architectures such as containers and serverless systems. The text highlights three case studies—Panther Labs, WhyLabs, and Fauna—that illustrate the benefits of migrating to Pulumi's Cloud Engineering Platform, which facilitates faster deployment, improved scalability, and the adoption of cloud engineering best practices. Pulumi's platform supports multiple programming languages and integrates seamlessly with existing development workflows, reducing barriers for developers and enhancing the speed and reliability of infrastructure management.