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.

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$150K - $190K *

Design and optimize low latency core API services while collaborating across teams to enhance infrastructure and support internal development platforms. Influence technical direction with a focus on r...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Transform product vision into actionable technical specifications while fostering collaboration across teams. Drive strategic solutions and integrations on a scalable platform, ensuring clarity and op...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$153K - $166K *

Invent scalable cloud solutions that modernize workforce tools, applying deep engineering skills and AI expertise to enhance operational efficiency for millions of students and schools. Collaborate ac...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$120K - $160K *

Join us to shape the future of financial auditing through innovative, AI-driven solutions. As a key engineer, you’ll tackle complex challenges, guide technical direction, and collaborate with diverse...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$195K - $270K *

Pioneer the future of cloud infrastructure by leading a hands-on team to enhance developer enablement and operational efficiency, ensuring scalable AI-native solutions that drive business success and...

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Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Engineer cutting-edge CI/CD solutions in a regulated environment for complex bioinformatics workflows. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive automation and maintain secure, auditable infrastructure...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of security by leading software projects, mentoring engineers, and driving innovation in critical systems to support our rapid growth and enhance our product offe...

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Drive the strategy and commercialization of a comprehensive data platform and analytics solution, unifying product data to empower process manufacturers with actionable insights and AI-driven intellig...

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Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $200K *

Make your mark at a dynamic Reliability team focused on enhancing platform stability and resilience. Collaborate cross-functionally to define reliability standards, drive automation, and improve syste...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Reimagine data solutions as a key contributor, leveraging your expertise in data engineering, Snowflake, and Python to drive impactful results within an agile asset management team. Join a fast-paced...

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Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $155K *

Join a team that's redefining cloud infrastructure by leading a high-performing engineering group focused on identity management, billing, and administration in a dynamic tech environment. Drive moder...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$153K - $179K *

Transform the core of laboratory operations by leading complex software initiatives, mentoring engineers, and optimizing scalable systems to enhance efficiency and drive technical excellence across ou...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $188K *

Drive impactful change in platform engineering by owning complex programs across Developer Experience and Infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to enhance developer productivity and ensure successful...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Drive the technical design and implementation of enterprise-level retirement platforms. Lead a team in developing high-performance applications, ensuring quality solutions and mentoring junior members...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Elevate engineering standards and drive architectural modernization for a core CMS platform. Lead initiatives to improve scalability, reliability, and observability while fostering a culture of techni...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$144K - $164K *

Transform the DeFi landscape by developing data-driven tools and dashboards as a Senior Full Stack Engineer. Collaborate with teams to build secure, scalable solutions while managing API integrations...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Take ownership of backend systems and architectures, driving scalability, optimization, and AI tooling. Collaborate with teams to enhance workflows, data models, and integrations, ensuring seamless pe...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$220K - $240K *

Lead the charge in optimizing healthcare operations using AI technology. Shape architectural decisions and collaborate with engineering teams to develop scalable backend services, improving member exp...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Join a team that's driven by data excellence to enhance asset management solutions. Your role will involve building and optimizing data pipelines in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, with oppor...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Create innovative data integrations and migration solutions, driving architecture, implementation, and maintenance independently. Influence future growth by building a robust platform and directly imp...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$210K - $305K *

Join us to advance Tetragon's observability and security capabilities. As a Technical Leader, you'll guide architecture and development while solving complex system challenges to enhance performance a...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$141K - $170K *

Lead the charge in developing high-performing data engineering teams and deliver innovative data capabilities. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive insights and enhance customer outcomes across a gl...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$185K - $335K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing autonomous vehicle mapping systems. As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll lead the design and implementation of scalable distributed systems, collaborating across tea...

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $267K *

Empower product innovation by leading the development of scalable, efficient backend solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to strategize and deliver exceptional products with a focus on s...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Champion operational excellence across our AWS infrastructure; support daily systems, enhance automation, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive reliability, scalability, and modernizati...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.