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 - $130K *

Grow your career as you engage in innovative DevSecOps solutions, leveraging your 10+ years of IT experience and problem-solving skills in a dynamic, high-impact environment while supporting a crucial...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to lead QA efforts for a cloud-hosted government application, ensuring reliability and performance. You’ll validate AWS infrastructure, conduct accessibility tests, and improve use...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $160K *

Champion Headway's vision for an AI platform that empowers every employee. Drive product strategy, enhance workflows, and facilitate cross-functional AI adoption, building an ecosystem that leverages...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$72K - $92K *

Transform customer experiences by expertly migrating and optimizing cloud integrations. Lead a dedicated team to ensure seamless operations while enhancing client relationships and driving success thr...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform your career as a technical authority to define cutting-edge FPGA architecture. Lead the development of high-speed communications test products while mentoring engineers and tackling complex...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$190K - $280K *

Drive the vision for an AI platform that empowers product engineering and data science teams through robust model governance, cost attribution, and quality assurance, ensuring streamlined operations a...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$86K - $138K *

Transform customer data solutions by unifying sources and optimizing data processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data quality, governance, and access for marketing and analytics...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $120K *

Accelerate customer success by leading data migrations from legacy systems to a cutting-edge platform, ensuring accuracy and repeatability through effective data transformation and engineering practic...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $150K *

Optimize user experience by driving frontend architecture and delivering high-quality web applications. Join a collaborative and agile team in an innovative startup, making impactful contributions whi...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$280K - $340K *

Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing Solutions Architecture team, driving enterprise customer acquisition for a cloud platform. Foster strategic partnerships, ensure technical excellence, and...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $160K *

Accelerate growth by leading design and architecture of core systems, mentoring teams while ensuring outstanding performance and scalability across products that serve a global market...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$124K - $138K *

Lead systems engineering initiatives, providing strategic solutions that enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of D5LE2 program operations through expert project oversight and advanced methodologie...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $140K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Engineer, designing and maintaining secure, scalable platforms for mission-critical applications, driving automation, and collaborating with engineers and stakeholder...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that owns product outcomes from inception to launch. Drive strategic initiatives, leverage platform knowledge, and collaborate across departments to enhance user experience and align with...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $228K *

Optimize cloud operations and infrastructure for a global SaaS platform. Lead a distributed CloudOps team, drive reliability and scalability, and enhance operational practices in collaboration with en...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Drive the design and optimization of enterprise database solutions, collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to enhance mission-critical healthcare applications using PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Ser...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $170K *

Contribute to building and scaling secure cloud services that enhance voice-based authentication, utilizing AI/ML signals. Collaborate across teams to design, implement, and optimize high-performance...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $141K *

Pioneer robust cloud engineering solutions by designing and operating secure AWS infrastructures. Collaborate with teams to optimize adoption of cloud services, drive automation, and ensure compliance...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform legacy systems into innovative cloud solutions by creating robust APIs and applications. Collaborate cross-functionally to design full-stack solutions, enhance user experience, and employ be...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$129K - $174K *

Deliver innovative full-stack solutions by bridging engineering with ML operations, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance marketplace products, and scaling backend systems that connect...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Transform enterprise technology by developing robust architectures and strategies, ensuring seamless integration and system performance enhancement to meet business objectives in the federal sector...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in operationalizing agent governance across Microsoft 365 Copilot, implementing sharing controls, risk baselines, and data protection. Ensure a self-sustaining program through effectiv...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $160K *

Accelerate your career by evolving and scaling a design system that enhances user experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve design consistency, usability, and accessibility acros...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $150K *

Shape the future of cloud infrastructure with your expertise as a Senior Site Reliability Engineer. Integrate with client teams or build innovative solutions, enhancing performance at scale and drivin...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $172K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing secure Azure cloud solutions, ensuring compliance with FedRAMP standards. Collaborate with a small team to monitor and automate cloud networking architect...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.