Welcome to the Platform Engineer Job Category

Whether you're an experienced Platform Engineer or a motivated newcomer looking to break into the field, Ladders has a wide range of positions for you. From startups to Fortune 500 companies, we feature platform engineering jobs in various industries and locations.

Why Choose a Career as a Platform Engineer?

Playing a vital role in software and hardware, Platform Engineers see a high demand in every industry. This job combines both technical proficiency and strategic thinking, ideal for those who love challenge and innovation.

How Ladders Can Help You

At Ladders, we provide the tools, resources, and opportunities to advance your career in platform engineering. Start exploring today.

Remote
caret down
Compensation
caret down
Position Level
caret down
Time Posted
caret down
Industries
caret down
More
1
caret down

$120K - $145K *

Elevate the performance and reliability of our AI-native platform by managing infrastructure, CI/CD processes, and user experience. Shape tooling to boost developer efficiency and ensure a stable, fas...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $250K *

Join a dynamic team to design secure, scalable back-end services using modern technologies, mentor junior engineers, and drive impactful projects in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate across functi...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by designing and maintaining scalable platform services that empower secure application deployment. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance engineering practices and drive continuou...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career with us as you automate cloud resources, enhance tooling, and improve product manageability while collaborating with multifaceted teams to deliver innovative solutions in a dynam...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform the deployment of our platform in Azure Government with FedRAMP compliance, while enhancing existing solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to architect robust infrastructures and mentor...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$123K - $166K *

Drive the development and reliability of a cloud-based platform environment. Collaborate across teams to enhance CI/CD, manage Kubernetes clusters, and ensure secure and scalable operations while ment...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $345K *

Architect and elevate platform capabilities, enhancing developer experience and operational excellence. Collaborate across teams to build scalable systems and leverage AI tools for improved engineerin...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$123K - $166K *

Lead the charge in platform engineering and application support. Collaborate with development teams to streamline deployment processes, ensuring secure and efficient operation within Kubernetes enviro...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$223K - $305K *

Unlock your potential as a Staff Engineer, shaping our Cloud Platform architecture. Lead vital projects that enhance scalability and performance, collaborating across teams to drive AI-friendly infras...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $220K *

Lead the charge in building robust infrastructure for scalable engineering capabilities, enabling teams to deploy and integrate services independently. Enhance development processes across platform sy...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $210K *

Champion cutting-edge platform engineering by managing a dedicated team to design, implement, and enhance resilient, automated, AI-driven infrastructure that supports dynamic organizational and custom...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$283K - $354K *

Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team to enhance platform capabilities, driving accountability and owner-ship in delivering reliable and effective engineering solutions across the organizati...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $175K *

Unlock potential by leading the resolution of complex reliability issues in a cutting-edge platform. Drive proactive improvements and establish best practices to enhance system resilience, ensuring hi...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $160K *

Transform cloud infrastructure by leading platform automation efforts and delivering self-service solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance engineering efficacy while driving the technical direct...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape robust cloud infrastructure and DevOps practices while managing corporate IT operations, including Microsoft 365 and device management for enhanced productivity and support across diverse platfo...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Develop robust monitoring and automation solutions to enhance our cloud platform's reliability, employing tools like Zabbix, Prometheus, and Terraform while collaborating across teams for efficient in...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$223K - $305K *

Elevate software delivery practices by leading robust CI/CD infrastructure. Collaborate across global teams; leverage AI tooling and your development expertise to enhance scalability and engineering p...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Help us build core platform services and frameworks that drive high-scale applications, enabling seamless financial workflows and real-time data processing for millions. Join a fast-paced environment...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Transform critical platform-level challenges by developing scalable systems. Collaborate with experienced engineers to enhance features, focusing on Authentication and Event-Driven Architecture. Grow...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Drive the infrastructure behind robust, enterprise-scale applications and AI agents. Own cloud environments, data pipelines, and observability systems to ensure scalable, reliable, and efficient platf...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$226K - $369K *

Drive reliability excellence at scale as a technical authority, shaping systems and standards across LinkedIn Engineering. Elevate service performance with a focus on resilience, incident reduction, a...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of our developer experience by leading the architectural design, development, and delivery of platform services. Drive innovation, mentor teams, and ensure scalable, reliable technica...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower successful feature deployment across platforms by building and evolving agentic workflow components, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and enhancing platform readiness knowledge to st...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Accelerate development capabilities by architecting intelligent tooling that automates platform readiness assessments. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will significantly impact feature deployment ac...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $155K *

Join our team to enhance cloud security solutions by integrating best practices in DevSecOps, risk assessment, and compliance. Collaborate across functions to ensure safe cloud environments while ment...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Platform Engineer do?question toggle

    A Platform Engineer develops and manages software platforms that other applications or services run on. They also work closely with the development team to create effective software deployment methods.

  • What are the requirements to become a Platform Engineer?question toggle

    Most Platform Engineer roles require a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field. Experience with cloud platforms, programming languages, and system design are often needed as well.

  • What is the average salary of a Platform Engineer?question toggle

    The salary can vary widely depending on the location and the specific company. However, at Ladders, we list Platform Engineer jobs that pay $100,000 or more.