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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$96K - $169K *

Join a team that designs and maintains scalable full-stack systems, collaborating with engineers and stakeholders. You will architect internal standards, enhance performance, and deliver high-quality...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$185K - $260K *

Join us in shaping the future of our AI infrastructure! Leverage your expertise to build and scale our cloud systems, ensuring reliability and security as we meet the demands of enterprise clients and...

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 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   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

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at our integrations function by owning the lifecycle of AI client and server integrations. Your expertise will ensure excellence and reliability while collaborating across teams to...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$90K - $130K *

Create impactful digital solutions by leveraging your full-stack expertise. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver high-quality software at a fast pace, ensuring optimal user experiences and effect...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Lead the development of foundational backend systems, driving high-impact projects and architecting solutions that support enterprise engagement through LLM agents and complex data reasoning...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$185K - $215K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of backend technology by leading a dynamic group of engineers to build, optimize, and operate scalable systems for geospatial data and integrations, while fosteri...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Engage in innovative infrastructure development, enhancing ML applications and deployment strategies. Join a collaborative team to build scalable, efficient solutions that drive machine learning excel...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information 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...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Discover career growth while designing and developing scalable AWS-focused applications. Utilize your expertise in Spring, Java, and microservices to impact a dynamic SaaS environment as part of a col...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $190K *

Engineer impactful Identity and Access Management capabilities for an evolving platform, balancing customer demands with security enhancements, while collaborating cross-functionally to establish reli...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Join a team that's shaping AI-powered writing tools by developing scalable backend systems. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to create high-impact solutions that enhance user experience...

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...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Join a team that's committed to shaping the future of data consumption. As a senior technical leader, you'll design and implement innovative data platforms, guiding teams to leverage cutting-edge tech...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$148K - $201K *

Build reliable hybrid infrastructures and support mission-critical deployments while collaborating with system integrators to enhance platform functionality and streamline operations. Join us in empow...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Champion enterprise digital transformation by leading architecture, governance, and modernization of web applications and digital platforms. Drive secure, scalable, and user-centered solutions utilizi...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $180K *

Drive the evolution of cloud-native platforms that sustain massive data growth. Own the design of scalable architecture, focus on authorization systems, and collaborate across teams to optimize perfor...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $193K *

Drive the design and evolution of our mobile platform, enhancing iOS and Android applications through technical leadership and innovation. Support engineering teams to implement scalable, high-perform...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 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...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer 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.