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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$204K - $281K *

Elevate your career as a trusted technical advisor, driving enterprise solutions and collaborating with sales to expand customer success through innovative strategies and deep technical expertise in a...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading technical direction in autonomy systems. Drive ownership of advanced perception, prediction, and planning components with cross-stack influence, facilitating innovation and...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$200K - $265K *

Innovate enterprise architecture by embedding AI-driven solutions and executable practices. Lead cross-functional teams to ensure architecture aligns with business goals, enhancing operational efficie...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Bring your expertise to develop scalable applications that integrate complex workflows in mechanical engineering, enhancing collaboration and decision-making across diverse engineering systems...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$154K - $212K *

Design and implement innovative software solutions that leverage massive datasets, driving AI-powered products that solve real-world operational challenges while collaborating across teams to enhance...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Join us to shape AI-driven user experiences by collaborating with diverse teams, prototyping solutions, and championing innovation in our cutting-edge products while taking ownership of robust, scalab...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion the development of cloud-based contact center capabilities by owning backlog prioritization, translating business needs into actionable user stories, and managing cross-enterprise collaborati...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $150K *

Drive impactful security solutions by assessing client environments, bridging business needs with technical expertise, and providing actionable insights to enhance security measures effectively...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$149K - $202K *

Drive security innovation by building proactive solutions and automating processes. Collaborate with teams to secure cloud environments, investigate incidents, and maintain an optimal security posture...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Engage in transformative fleet maintenance management, creating a unified system for asset maintenance that enhances reliability, measures performance, and drives efficient change through effective ad...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $350K *

Innovate efficient distributed training infrastructure for AI/ML models, optimizing performance across compute layers. Collaborate with researchers on architecture and contribute to open-source framew...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive the development of innovative web and mobile applications, focusing on backend Python. Collaborate cross-functionally to design scalable systems and enhance product features while mentoring juni...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$187K - $260K *

Empower innovation by driving the strategy of a scalable pricing platform. Lead efforts to enhance reliability and evolve complex systems, collaborating across teams to unlock new capabilities and ens...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion the future of game development by leading a skilled team of engineers. Drive collaboration, ensure technical excellence, and foster a creative culture while tackling complex engineering chall...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$165K - $235K *

Join a team that's transforming the financial experience in health insurance. As a key Staff Engineer, you'll lead the design and implementation of critical money movement systems while mentoring othe...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $200K *

Transform decision-making in wildfire resilience by developing full-stack applications and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Own features from design to deployment while enhancing platform re...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$186K - $223K *

Innovate as a Staff Engineer, leading initiatives that enhance distributed tracing, drive operational excellence, and evolve our observability platform while mentoring engineers and collaborating acro...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $160K *

Create secure, scalable systems enhancing security observability and data integrity. Collaborate across teams to develop robust software solutions and improve platform resilience while driving securit...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Deliver security excellence by identifying and mitigating application vulnerabilities. Collaborate with development teams to integrate secure practices throughout the software development lifecycle an...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$184K - $287K *

Drive groundbreaking AI research into secure production systems. Collaborate across teams to create innovative AI agent infrastructure, transforming academic concepts into robust, scalable products th...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$195K - $300K *

Reimagine security strategies as a Senior Manager, leading a dynamic team in secure cloud-native environments while architecting innovative solutions and fostering growth through mentorship and collab...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Advance the software layer for drone and swapper systems, ensuring seamless interaction between hardware and software. Own features end-to-end and shorten feedback loops, collaborating with teams to e...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$165K - $185K *

Shape the future of large-scale GPU cluster architectures by optimizing designs within power constraints while ensuring peak performance across all components and services. Collaborate with cross-func...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $118K *

Champion seamless integrations to transform enterprise data flows with Boomi. Lead architecture and implementation while mentoring junior engineers, ensuring strategic alignment and robust integration...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$225K - $275K *

Shape the future of business operations by driving strategic planning and execution at pace. Lead a centralized team to enhance decision-making and resource allocation while fostering an AI-driven cul...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.