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Senior Platform Engineer Jobs

382 open senior Platform Engineer roles across the US.

Open roles
382
Median salary
$181k
Top employer
nvidia
Median salary
$181k

Latest senior Platform Engineer jobs

Senior Java Data Platform Engineer - Clearance Required

about 21 hours ago
bti36021Herndon, VA$146k–$256k
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IT Systems Engineer, Mobile Client Platform Engineer

about 22 hours ago
anthropicBoston, MA; Remote-Friendly (Travel-Required) | San Francisco, CA | Seattle, WA | New York City, NY; Washington, DC$285k–$325k
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Platform Engineer

about 23 hours ago
dominosAnn Arbor, MI, US
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Senior Platform Engineer

1 day ago
googlefiberRemote$140k–$201k
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Staff Platform Engineer - Developer Infrastructure

1 day ago
persona.aiHouston, TX
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Senior Platform Engineer, Infrastructure

1 day ago
webflowU.S. Remote$187k–$255k
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AI Platform Engineering Lead, Security Core AI – Agentic SOC Platform (hybrid)

2 days ago
ciscoSan Jose, California, US$214k–$310k
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Senior Director, Platform Engineering - Commercial Credit Servicing

3 days ago
fifththirdCincinnati, OH
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Senior Frontend Platform Engineer, Design Systems

4 days ago
langchainSan Francisco, CA$170k–$195k
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Technical Lead Package Platform Engineer

4 days ago
asteralabsSan Jose, California, United States$160k–$200k
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Platform Engineer

4 days ago
hyperboundSan Francisco$200k–$220k
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Staff Spacecraft Platform Engineer

4 days ago
muonspaceSan Jose, CA$202k–$223k
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Platform Engineer, Public Sector

4 days ago
exigerMcLean, Virginia, United States; New York, New York, United States; Richmond, Virginia, United States
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Sr. Mobile Engine Platform Engineer

4 days ago
levelAustin
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Sr. Engine Platform Engineer

4 days ago
levelAustin
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Monitoring Platform Engineer (Senior)

4 days ago
jobgetherUS
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GenAI Platform Engineering​ Manager

5 days ago
mtbBuffalo, NY$140k–$233k
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Senior Platform Engineer - Cloud Infrastructure

5 days ago
ncinoLehi, Utah$108k–$183k
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Sr. Infrastructure Platform Engineer - Data Center

5 days ago
pacificlifeNewport Beach CA-800$168k–$205k
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Lead Platform Engineer

5 days ago
globalhrUS-CT-REMOTE$157k–$299k
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Market 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

  • nvidia
    11 open roles
  • capgroup
    6 open roles
  • cisco
    5 open roles
  • capitalone
    5 open roles
  • mastercard
    5 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 $180,765. Total compensation (including equity and bonus) is typically higher than the posted base range.

Which companies hire the most senior Platform Engineers?+

nvidia currently has the most open senior Platform Engineer roles in Jobply's index. Other top employers include nvidia, capgroup, cisco.

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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