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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$160K - $185K *

Transform user experiences as a Principal Engineer, leading a UI Platform pod in creating reusable components and design systems, ensuring quality across products while actively engaging in technical...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Empower your career by leading the design and modernization of enterprise database platforms. Collaborate across teams to ensure scalability and security while mentoring engineers and enhancing engine...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the development of cutting-edge infrastructure solutions, enhancing operational maturity and empowering product developers through innovative, cloud-native applications. Elevate the engineering p...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Bring your expertise to customer-facing deployments, translating workflows into tailored solutions that harness our platform for impactful integrations and prototypes that drive value and inform prici...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$180K - $500K *

Empower clients through innovative AI solutions by implementing and delivering software directly on their tech stacks. Embrace the autonomy and growth opportunities in a dynamic, collaborative environ...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Drive customer-centric platform deployments by translating workflows into technical solutions, building custom tools, and engaging with C-suite stakeholders to enhance operations and boost value...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $130K *

Engineer innovative solutions in the dynamic food and nutrition sector. Leverage JavaScript, Node.js, and more to enhance data integration and processing across complex datasets while collaborating wi...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Innovate the frontend landscape at Vanta by defining technical strategies, establishing best practices, and enhancing team collaboration to drive operational excellence and high-quality product develo...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$166K - $230K *

Elevate secure authentication in lending! As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll design and enhance identity systems, ensuring seamless user experiences and collaboration across teams to safeguard sens...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$166K - $230K *

Champion cutting-edge, scalable systems to drive financial automation and data integrity across Upstart's operations, ensuring the reliability and performance of critical financial workflows and pavin...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$253K - $298K *

Unlock potential by shaping innovative AI solutions for enhancing customer support and compliance processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to revolutionize operations and deliver exceptional...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Transform the foundational platform that powers diverse products by leading design and evolution efforts, driving product velocity, and ensuring reliability and scalability for a variety of deployment...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$265K - $295K *

Shape the future of workload orchestration by leading a dynamic engineering team in developing infrastructure for large-scale distributed computation. Drive technical execution and collaboration acros...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$186K - $223K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing our platform's scalability and performance. Engage in cross-functional collaboration to streamline workflows while prioritizing reliability and efficiency in...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of AI infrastructure, overseeing AWS environments, Infrastructure as Code, and CI/CD pipelines to empower engineering teams while ensuring security, scalability, a...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Tackle the challenge of building a scalable data platform, transforming complex GTM signals into streamlined workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams while ensuring system reliability and ma...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Drive the technical vision for a robust backend platform, influencing architectural standards and practices. Collaborate across teams to guide strategic initiatives, enhance reliability and operationa...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$158K - $218K *

Engineer robust data systems to drive insights and enhance product capabilities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, build, and maintain scalable backend infrastructures that support la...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$161K - $201K *

Champion the development of cloud-native Internal Developer Platforms, leveraging your 12+ years of AWS expertise to build scalable solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally, enhance developer experie...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by translating business needs into scalable system configurations, ensuring smooth implementation of backend settings, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-qu...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$191K *

Unlock the potential of data by designing, building, and maintaining robust data systems and services that empower teams to leverage analytics and machine learning for critical business insights...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$220K - $265K *

Build a high-performing platform team that drives shared services across engineering. Lead initiatives in AI, reliability, and developer experience while collaborating with cross-functional teams to s...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $160K *

Empower engineering excellence by supporting teams in scalable infrastructure practices, championing technical expertise, and enhancing system resilience while fostering a culture of growth, teamwork...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$139K - $174K *

Lead the charge in revolutionizing web content infrastructure by architecting seamless integration of backend services and frontend systems, empowering teams to collaborate in real-time and enhancing...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $180K *

Shape the future of cloud platforms by defining strategic visions and driving the evolution of infrastructure, aligning technical direction with customer needs and emerging AI trends to optimize perfo...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks 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.