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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$388K - $500K+*

Elevate ad performance by optimizing infrastructure for low latency and high throughput. Drive system efficiency while managing performance metrics, automated benchmarking, and collaboration with cros...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $160K *

Lead engineering initiatives focusing on a self-serve developer platform, enhancing team effectiveness by driving collaboration and innovation, prioritizing customer needs, and ensuring high standards...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Transform the engineering landscape by leading a dynamic Platform team that enhances developer productivity through innovative tools and infrastructure while ensuring a customer-centric approach and m...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$98K - $163K *

Empower innovation by developing a self-service application platform for AWS, utilizing Jenkins and Terraform to automate workflows and enhance security. Collaborate across teams to deliver robust, sc...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$91K - $130K *

Empower your career by driving incident management for a crucial digital advertising ecosystem. Ensure swift resolutions, enhance communication, and boost stakeholder engagement to protect revenue and...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$500K+*

Transform data protection by leading a team to develop innovative privacy solutions that meet regulatory standards while enhancing data enablement. Collaborate cross-functionally to build effective to...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Elevate operational capabilities by enhancing CI/CD pipelines and automating infrastructure across AWS and Kubernetes, partnering with engineering teams to drive efficiency and reliability throughout...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$136K - $204K *

Shape the future of cloud computing by architecting and maintaining high-performance networking and compute platforms. Collaborate with product teams and mentor peers to drive innovation and ensure re...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Develop and maintain robust infrastructure for a growing platform team, emphasizing reliability and scalability. Enjoy high autonomy while collaborating across functions to enhance developer experienc...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$159K - $206K *

Lead transformative technical programs across productivity engineering teams, ensuring optimal adoption of modern infrastructure tools and strategies. Drive collaboration, roadmap planning, and execut...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $190K *

Lead a cross-functional team of engineers to enhance foundational systems, delivering exceptional value through scalable, reliable engineering solutions. Drive collaboration, technical excellence, and...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$99K - $128K *

Shape the future of cloud infrastructure by automating and securing SaaS platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational excellence and drive modernization and scalability wi...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Lead, mentor, and contribute to engineering excellence while managing a team of engineers. Spearhead complex software projects across diverse tech stacks and drive technical solutions that deliver val...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$196K - $240K *

Join a team that's redefining healthcare intelligence by leading the technical direction of our platform. You'll ensure reliability, security, and efficiency while collaborating with cross-functional...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive the evolution of backend systems for a leading cloud platform, enhancing API design and technical integrity while navigating a mature PHP architecture. Collaborate with engineering peers to opti...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$245K - $265K *

Empower your career by leading a team that shapes innovative developer platforms. Collaborate on strategic roadmaps and drive exceptional developer experiences through technical leadership and communi...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Reimagine financial infrastructures by designing and building scalable backend systems for money movement. Ensure correctness and reliability while integrating traditional and crypto payment rails, tr...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Innovate large-scale backend systems to ensure precise money movement, leveraging both traditional and crypto platforms. Collaborate seamlessly with diverse partners to enable Ramp's rapid growth and...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Champion scalable backend solutions while driving innovation in banking operations. As a senior engineer, design impactful features that prioritize data integrity in high-volume environments, ensuring...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $130K *

Redefine data engineering by crafting scalable platforms and pipelines that empower analytics and insights across interconnected business operations while ensuring data quality and integrity...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Accelerate the evolution of secure and scalable Azure cloud solutions. Lead design, automation, and governance initiatives while mentoring teams to optimize performance and achieve enterprise moderniz...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Shape the future of cloud security by designing and securing complex cloud environments across GCP, Azure, and AWS, while providing strategic guidance and enhancing compliance for clients with a focus...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and implementation of modern data architectures. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver scalable data solutions and drive data governance initiatives in a clou...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$248K - $335K *

Lead a cross-functional team focused on enhancing application performance across web, iOS, Android, and desktop platforms. Define and implement measurement standards to drive software improvements imp...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Champion user-centric web development by leveraging Angular expertise to design and implement innovative UI solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance application performance and deliver seamless...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 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.