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PlayStation Global

Data Platform Engineer

San Mateo, CA · On-site

$130K - $156K/yr

Data Platform Engineer We're looking for a highly motivated, hands-on Data Platform Engineer to help build, maintain, and evolve our cloud-based data platform on AWS and Databricks. This role is ...

PlayStation Global

Data Platform Engineer

San Mateo, CA · On-site

$125K - $188K/yr

Data Platform Engineer We're looking for a highly motivated, hands-on Data Platform Engineer to help build, maintain, and evolve our cloud-based data platform on AWS and Databricks. This role is ...

Tactile Medical

Data Platform Engineer

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$119K - $143K/yr

The Data Platform Engineer will play a critical role in maturing and operationalizing this platform, ensuring it is reliable, efficient, and easy for teams to use. This role is responsible for ...

haku

Data Platform Engineer

Miami, FL · Remote

The Data Platform Engineer will operate our database ecosystem as critical infrastructure -- proactively improving performance, automating administrative processes, strengthening observability, and ...

RHP Staffing

Data Platform Engineer

Farmington, MI · On-site

$112K - $135K/yr

RHP Properties is seeking Data Platform Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and evolution of the company's Microsoft Fabric data platform. This role will play a critical part in modernizing ...

haku

Data Platform Engineer

Miami, FL · On-site

The Data Platform Engineer will operate our database ecosystem as critical infrastructure - proactively improving performance, automating administrative processes, strengthening observability, and ...

RHP Properties

Data Platform Engineer

Farmington Hills, MI · On-site

$112K - $135K/yr

RHP Properties is seeking Data Platform Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and evolution of the company's Microsoft Fabric data platform. This role will play a critical part in modernizing ...

Living Spaces

Data Platform Engineer

La Mirada, CA · On-site

$115K - $138K/yr

Position Summary The Data Platform Engineer is responsible for designing, supporting, and modernizing the company's enterprise data platforms across on-premises and cloud environments. This role ...

Artisan Partners

Data Platform Engineer

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

$112K - $135K/yr

Data Platform Engineer Milwaukee, WI Artisan Partners is seeking a Data Platform Engineer to join our Data Platform Systems team. This team is responsible for the infrastructure, services, security ...

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How much do data platform engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for data platform engineer in the United States is $129,716.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $114,500.00 and $137,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Data Platform Engineer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Data Platform Engineer, you need a solid understanding of database architectures, data modeling, ETL processes, and programming languages such as SQL, Python, or Scala, often supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), big data tools (like Hadoop, Spark), and certifications like AWS Certified Data Analytics or Google Professional Data Engineer are highly valued. Strong problem-solving skills, effective communication, and an ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams distinguish top candidates. These skills ensure that data systems are reliable, scalable, and aligned with organizational goals, enabling informed decision-making and innovation.

What is a Data Platform Engineer job?

A Data Platform Engineer designs, builds, and maintains scalable data infrastructure to support analytics, machine learning, and business intelligence. They work with data pipelines, databases, and cloud technologies to ensure efficient data storage, processing, and retrieval. Their role involves optimizing performance, ensuring data security, and enabling reliable data access for engineers and analysts.

What are some typical challenges a Data Platform Engineer may encounter in their day-to-day work?

Data Platform Engineers often navigate challenges such as ensuring high data availability, optimizing system performance, and maintaining data security in evolving cloud or hybrid environments. They frequently address issues related to scaling infrastructure to handle growing data volumes, integrating legacy systems, and automating data pipelines. Collaboration with data scientists, analysts, and software engineers is essential to ensure data solutions meet business requirements. Adapting swiftly to new technologies and troubleshooting complex issues are key parts of the role, making it both dynamic and rewarding for those who enjoy problem-solving.

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Data Platform Engineer

Data Platform Engineer

PlayStation Global

San Mateo, CA • On-site

$130K - $156K/yr

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Posted 12 days ago

Job description

San Diego Studio, maker of MLB The Show, is looking to add a Data Platform Engineer to our All-Star line-up.
Data Platform Engineer

We're looking for a highly motivated, hands-on Data Platform Engineer to help build, maintain, and evolve our cloud-based data platform on AWS and Databricks. This role is ideal for an engineer with experience in DevOps, platform engineering, or cloud infrastructure who is interested in expanding into Data Engineering while supporting a modern data ecosystem.

You will work closely with Data Engineering and Data Science teams to maintain reliable, secure, and scalable infrastructure, improve platform operations, and contribute to data pipeline development and platform tooling.
The interview process will include multiple rounds of virtual interviews. Candidates who advance to the final stage will be required to participate in an onsite interview at the San Diego Studio.

Responsibilities

Platform Administration & Cloud Infrastructure

  • Support administration of AWS services and Databricks environments.
  • Maintain platform configurations, access controls, and security best practices.
  • Assist with vendor and platform partner relationships.
  • Contribute to monitoring, troubleshooting, operational support, and reliability improvements.

Infrastructure & DevOps

  • Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform.
  • Improve environment provisioning and configuration management across development and production environments.
  • Support CI/CD workflows for infrastructure and platform deployments.
  • Implement and maintain operational best practices for cloud infrastructure.

Data Platform & Engineering Support

  • Support development and maintenance of data pipelines and integrations using Python, Spark, SQL, and AWS services such as API Gateway, EC2, DynamoDB, and Glue.
  • Assist with data quality validation, testing, code reviews, and documentation.
  • Collaborate with Data Engineering and Data Science teams to support analytics, machine learning, and telemetry initiatives.
  • Contribute to platform tooling and process improvements that increase team productivity and reliability.

Cost & Operational Governance

  • Support cloud cost management through resource tagging, budgeting, usage monitoring, and optimization efforts.
  • Assist with rightsizing compute, storage, and workload configurations.
  • Help identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce operational costs.

Required Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience in platform engineering, DevOps, cloud infrastructure, or related engineering roles.
  • Hands-on experience with AWS services in production environments.
  • Experience working with Databricks.
  • Experience with CI/CD tools and workflows, such as GitHub Actions or Jenkins.
  • Familiarity with AWS Cost Management tools, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and related operational tooling.
  • Understanding of security fundamentals, including IAM/RBAC, least privilege access, network controls, encryption, and secrets management.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills in a cross-functional environment.
  • Interest in expanding into Data Engineering and supporting data-driven platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Proficiency in Python and SQL.
  • Experience with AWS data services such as Glue, Kinesis, or Lambda.
  • Exposure to Spark and distributed data processing.
  • Experience developing or supporting data pipelines and ETL workflows.

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