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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$135K - $155K *

Join a dynamic team and leverage your skills to build AI-ready data pipelines, supporting analytics and machine learning applications by ensuring data integrity and optimizing architecture across mult...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $140K *

Grow your career by supporting cutting-edge cloud services for Army and DoD IT systems, focusing on cloud migration, secure transport technologies, and automation in a dynamic, mission-driven environm...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to building robust data solutions and services. As a key player, you will enhance backend infrastructure, optimize SQL databases, and collaborate across departments to del...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Transform research workflows into robust infrastructure enabling long-horizon experiments. Collaborate with engineers to enhance performance, reliability, and efficiency of AI systems while managing d...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $190K *

Drive application security leadership in a large-scale federal modernization project, embedding security into the SDLC with a focus on Zero Trust principles and DSecOps practices...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Lead and mentor engineers while coding in C++ and Unreal. Engage with clients, make key technical decisions, and optimize gameplay across platforms. Shape the project's success through collaboration a...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$90K - $130K *

Transform autonomy solutions by owning the reliability and performance of cutting-edge Linux platforms for autonomous vehicles. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize multi-sensor integra...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$150K - $189K *

Optimize backend systems by developing features and enhancements, ensuring stability and scalability, and collaborating with teams to drive reliability in production. Play a crucial role in engineerin...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $268K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team driving the next generation of development infrastructure. Influence strategy, enhance developer experiences, and lead initiatives that impact thousands, all while...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $211K *

Empower innovation as a leader in Kubernetes platform strategy and architecture. Drive operational excellence and ensure scalable infrastructure solutions for seamless adoption across cloud and on-pre...

Reposted 4 weeks 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...

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6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Partner with us to architect and enhance our cloud-native platform for high throughput and scalability, addressing complex challenges in authorization, governance, and metadata management while leadin...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $185K *

Discover your opportunity to shape robust CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure while driving reliability and efficiency in a senior engineering role that bridges DevOps, automation, and vibrant cr...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $211K *

Shape the future of container platforms by leading engineering teams, defining strategies, and enhancing Kubernetes-based systems to ensure operational excellence and robust user experience across clo...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $211K *

Champion platform innovation by leading Kubernetes container strategy, driving architectural excellence, and enhancing operational efficiency across enterprise environments to ensure seamless adoption...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $211K *

Lead the development and operational excellence of Kubernetes-based container platforms, driving strategic direction and ensuring scalable, secure infrastructure solutions for modern workloads across...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$262K - $355K *

Lead the charge in engineering excellence by guiding a multi-disciplinary team to integrate advanced technology solutions at customer sites, ensuring seamless transitions from prototyping to volume pr...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$175K - $300K *

Engineer cutting-edge observability and control solutions for a hyperscale fleet. Own data pipelines and API design, ensuring seamless integration, operational efficiency, and real-time insight across...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $300K *

Own and advance production observability and control systems at scale, transforming telemetry data into actionable insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design APIs for efficient infras...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $300K *

Drive the development of scalable observability and control platforms for a hyperscale fleet, ensuring real-time performance visibility and unified management across infrastructure. Collaborate with c...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $300K *

Join a team that's shaping the frontier of AI by building and operating advanced observability and control systems across a hyperscale fleet. Your work will ensure seamless integration and visibility...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $200K *

Innovate backend systems and APIs to enhance scalability and efficiency for customer-driven solutions. Engage in collaborative design and development, shaping impactful features within a lean engineer...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $200K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on designing scalable solutions. Leverage your backend expertise in C#/.NET and cloud technologies to drive impactful B2B cloud projects while collaboratin...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Lead and elevate engineering efforts, guiding teams through technical choices and ensuring delivery success. Foster innovation in software development, driving operational excellence while mentoring a...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$217K - $326K *

Shape the future of AI storage by leading a high-performance engineering team to build and optimize foundational architecture through innovative software and vendor collaboration, ensuring robust plat...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.