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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$100K - $150K *

As an AI Engineer at Strange Loop, you will work closely with customers to understand their needs and design AI solutions that automate their business processes. You will be responsible for training...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $130K *

Advance secure financial systems by developing backend services for risk management and fraud prevention. Collaborate deeply to create scalable, resilient solutions that protect customers and enhance...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $210K *

The Staff Software Engineer at Alkami will build core experiences for bank administrators and customers by crafting user flows, developing robust APIs, and integrating third-party software. The role r...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $130K *

Shape the future of client technology environments by conducting assessments, identifying risks, and developing strategic roadmaps. Collaborate with technical teams to enhance operational maturity and...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $140K *

Lead transformative solutions by architecting and demonstrating observability systems that drive enterprise success. Collaborate with teams to optimize Dash0’s capabilities and enhance customer experi...

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$210K - $220K *

Lead the charge in compliance-focused software development for federal clients. Collaborate with a supportive team to build secure product features in a regulated environment, ensuring seamless experi...

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3 weeks ago

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

$168K - $177K *

Lead the charge in architecting and scaling backend services for marketing, driving technical direction and mentoring engineers while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to optimize camp...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$225K - $265K *

Unlock potential by leading a transformative data engineering team focused on building robust, high-performance data platforms. Drive innovation, foster a culture of learning, and ensure impactful out...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$134K - $230K *

Transform infrastructure performance and reliability while collaborating with top talent. As a Senior Kubernetes & Linux Platform Engineer, you'll design and operate cutting-edge systems supporting en...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$189K - $290K *

Champion innovative engineering teams to develop AI-driven, user-centric solutions, guiding strategic direction and ensuring scalable, reliable features in a dynamic environment while fostering a cult...

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3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$187K - $260K *

Drive a greenfield initiative to establish a robust communications platform, enhancing customer engagement while fostering collaboration across engineering, product, and compliance teams to deliver re...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$125K - $160K *

Lead cohesive design for a multi-persona platform, ensuring accessibility and visual coherence. Drive high-stakes features while fostering a shared design language across various user experiences...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Join a team that's redefining healthcare integrations by delivering innovative data solutions. As a key contributor, you'll shape technical strategy and drive complex projects that enhance patient car...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$124K - $183K *

Join a team that's transforming backend systems for a leading fashion marketplace. Collaborate with diverse teams to solve architecture challenges, enhance APIs, and mentor engineers while ensuring sc...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $200K *

Join our team to drive engineering excellence in backend services, enabling robust and scalable solutions that empower core commerce and operational effectiveness. Utilize your leadership skills to me...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$179K - $224K *

Help us build scalable backend systems that enhance healthcare data integrations and empower real-time insights for care teams, driving impactful patient outcomes through improved reliability and perf...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$191K *

Innovate backend systems for stablecoin transactions, enabling secure global payments. Own end-to-end projects, collaborate across teams, and tackle performance challenges while mentoring engineers an...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $130K *

Lead the charge in building secure cloud-based applications, ensuring CI/CD practices across multi-tenancy environments while collaborating with teams to deploy and maintain critical services integrat...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$163K - $224K *

Drive the growth and performance of the Experimentation team while managing engineering delivery and fostering a collaborative culture. Lead a balanced approach to technical leadership and team develo...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $170K *

Join a team that's shaping the backbone of our platform by developing, designing, and deploying high-performance backend services. Play an integral role in optimizing our infrastructure while ensuring...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead a high-performance engineering team to deliver AI-native solutions for secure file transfer across diverse environments, influencing critical infrastructure and security practices globally. Drive...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $180K *

Empower security innovation by driving AI-native practices within development. Influence security maturity through collaboration and automation, ensuring robust protection across application, platform...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform your engineering career by designing and overseeing OSP projects, ensuring optimal communication infrastructure development while adhering to safety and regulatory standards. Collaborate wit...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$70K - $95K *

Grow your career with a dynamic OSP Project Engineer role! Drive fiber network designs and optimizations, manage project timelines, and ensure compliance in a fast-paced environment focused on infrast...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by designing and maintaining scalable data pipelines that transform diverse raw data into reliable, analytics-ready streams, while collaborating with healthcare organizations to enhan...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.