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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$174K - $273K *

Shape the future of our Kubernetes Platform as a Principal Engineer, driving high-impact projects and guiding technical strategies. Collaborate across teams to enhance security, performance, and devel...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $225K *

Drive the design and operation of a scalable engineering platform, shaping CI/CD systems, cloud infrastructure, and developer tooling while ensuring reliability and compliance across teams to enhance...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$186K - $255K *

Help us build and own foundational cloud infrastructure that enhances self-service capabilities for various teams, focusing on security, cost-efficiency, and pipeline automation as you design a safe a...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential as you engage in the technical delivery and configuration of digital banking products, ensuring smooth implementations and driving client satisfaction through problem-solving and...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$205K - $231K *

Transform developer experiences by architecting a robust internal infrastructure, enhancing CI/CD pipeline performance, and pioneering AI-driven automation solutions that accelerate secure software de...

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4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Take ownership of the technical strategy for a pioneering AI-native platform, making critical engineering decisions that influence the organization's future while mentoring a team to elevate overall t...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Build and enhance AI-driven developer tools to streamline workflows, boost productivity, and improve developer satisfaction. Collaborate with engineers to identify and eliminate friction, ensuring a s...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$229K - $258K *

Join a team that's redefining open-source library management. You'll lead architectural strategies and automation efforts across multiple ecosystems, influencing the future of platform scalability and...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform the Libraries Platform by architecting a scalable, automated ecosystem-building solution. Collaborate across teams to implement efficient workflows, optimize security patch processes, and el...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive the evolution of enterprise infrastructure by implementing innovative design and deployment strategies for hybrid VPC and IT systems supporting global operations and security compliance...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $198K *

Elevate your career by driving innovation in SaaS product delivery, harnessing Microsoft technologies, collaborating with diverse teams, and optimizing complex systems to ensure scalability and reliab...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$265K - $295K *

Elevate our engineering capabilities by building a high-impact team for workload orchestration. Lead the design and execution of scalable systems that empower customers to seamlessly handle distribute...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Unlock your potential as you empower deployment and automation solutions in high-security environments. Leverage your expertise in DevOps and platform engineering to ensure robust operations across fe...

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2 weeks ago

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

$195K - $270K *

Lead the architectural strategy and development of Upstart's pricing platform, influencing revenue streams and enhancing product strategies across various financial services and machine learning initi...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$144K - $288K *

Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of cloud infrastructure, ensuring security and scalability while collaborating with cross-functional teams to support healthcare applications and syste...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing OCI networking for hybrid cloud to ensure seamless connectivity across multi-cloud environments while adhering to Zero Trust principles and client require...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $230K *

Champion the IGA/IAM landscape, overseeing technical solutions and engineering teams. Lead end-to-end architecture for identity engagements while ensuring integration strategies, governance, and effec...

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5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$218K - $256K *

Pioneer secure and user-friendly access solutions as a senior engineer, shaping authentication and authorization systems that enhance security and customer experience while supporting integration acro...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing engineering efficiency by architecting solutions, streamlining workflows, and fostering collaboration across teams. You'll design reusable components and ment...

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6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $125K *

Engineer interconnected systems by building MCP servers, APIs, and workflows. Collaborate to develop high-impact in-house automation tools, ensuring maintainability and clarity in code while leveragin...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team and elevate engineering excellence by leading a group of skilled engineers, fostering growth, delivering high-quality solutions, and leveraging AI tools. This hands-on role blends...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Drive innovation and excellence in software development, working on diverse infrastructure projects that enhance internal and external experiences while ensuring system reliability and scalability at...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $180K *

Join a team that's pioneering cloud infrastructure solutions through strategic automation and innovative engineering practices, driving efficiency and scalability in a dynamic, collaborative environme...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join us to tackle complex backend challenges while enhancing system design, algorithms, and application development. Collaborate on a cutting-edge tech stack and help drive innovation as an influentia...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Transform infrastructure for GenAI and LLM workloads. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize and scale GPU-accelerated systems, ensuring efficiency in deployments and driving innovation i...

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2 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.