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Senior Platform Engineer Jobs
332 open senior Platform Engineer roles across the US.
Latest senior Platform Engineer jobs
Lead Platform Engineer
1 day agoSenior Platform Engineer (DevX)
3 days agoManager, AI Platform Engineering
3 days agoSr. Manager, Data Platform Engineering
3 days agoSecrets Management Platform Engineer (R-00196)
3 days agoDatabricks Platform Engineer
3 days agoStaff Platform Engineer, Cloud Developer Experience
3 days agoSenior Platform Engineer, Medical Devices
3 days agoAI Data Platform Engineer
3 days agoLead Market Data Platform Engineer
4 days agoLead, Kubernetes Platform Engineer
4 days agoSenior Platform Engineer - Payrix
4 days agoDirector, Platform Engineering - CIAM
4 days agoStaff Platform Engineer
4 days agoCloud Platform Engineer
4 days agoSenior Platform Engineer, Medical Devices
4 days agoSalesforce Platform Engineer
4 days agoStaff Data Platform Engineer
4 days agoSalesforce Developer, Bureau of IT Application and Platform Engineering
4 days agoSr. Microsoft 365 Platform Engineer
5 days agoMarket overview
The US senior Platform Engineer job market sustains 482 open roles, reflecting steady demand for experts who architect robust, scalable infrastructure. These positions command a median midpoint salary of $177,450, positioning senior talent significantly above mid-level compensation to reward depth in complex system design and deployment. Hiring managers prioritize candidates with 5-8+ years of experience who master Kubernetes for container orchestration, CI/CD pipelines for streamlined releases, and Terraform for infrastructure as code, alongside skills in AWS, observability, Python, platform engineering, scalability, and automation. Scope expectations vary: individual contributors focus on hands-on implementation of automation and observability tools to enhance system reliability, while lead-oriented roles guide cross-team efforts in building scalable platforms that support enterprise-wide operations. Top employers driving this market include Jobgether, with 21 openings emphasizing innovative platform solutions; Sony Interactive Entertainment Global, offering 8 roles in high-stakes gaming infrastructure; and Bank of America, posting 5 positions centered on secure, scalable financial systems. For 5-8+ year candidates, strengthen your application by quantifying impact in a cover letter—detail how your Kubernetes and Terraform implementations reduced deployment times by specific percentages or scaled systems to handle measurable traffic surges, directly aligning with employer needs for proven efficiency gains. This targeted approach cuts through generic resumes, accelerating interviews in a field where precision in scalability and automation defines success.
Top hiring employers
- capitalone5 open roles
- jobgether5 open roles
- trueanomalyinc5 open roles
- globalhr5 open roles
- abbott4 open roles
Frequently asked questions
What is the average compensation for a senior Platform Engineer?+
The median posted midpoint salary for senior Platform Engineer roles in Jobply's index is $175,000. Total compensation (including equity and bonus) is typically higher than the posted base range.
Which companies hire the most senior Platform Engineers?+
capitalone currently has the most open senior Platform Engineer roles in Jobply's index. Other top employers include capitalone, jobgether, trueanomalyinc.
Do these senior Platform Engineer roles include management responsibility?+
Some do — look for titles containing "Lead", "Principal", or "Manager". The majority are senior individual-contributor (IC) roles; the job description will state expected scope.
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