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Lead Platform Engineer

Richmond, VA

$101K - $133K/yr

Lead Platform Engineer Do you love building and pioneering in the technology space? Do you enjoy solving complex technical problems in a fast-paced, collaborative, inclusive, and iterative delivery ...

Lead Platform Engineer

Plano, TX

$98K - $129K/yr

Lead Platform Engineer Do you love building and pioneering in the technology space? Do you enjoy solving complex technical problems in a fast-paced, collaborative, inclusive, and iterative delivery ...

Lead Platform Engineer

Mclean, VA

$103K - $136K/yr

Lead Platform Engineer Do you love building and pioneering in the technology space? Do you enjoy solving complex technical problems in a fast-paced, collaborative, inclusive, and iterative delivery ...

Lead Platform Engineer

New York, NY

$112K - $147K/yr

Lead Platform Engineer Do you love building and pioneering in the technology space? Do you enjoy solving complex technical problems in a fast-paced, collaborative, inclusive, and iterative delivery ...

Lead Platform Engineer

Richmond, VA · On-site

$101K - $133K/yr

Lead Platform Engineer Do you love building and pioneering in the technology space? Do you enjoy solving complex technical problems in a fast-paced, collaborative, inclusive, and iterative delivery ...

Lead Platform Engineer

Richmond, VA · On-site

$101K - $133K/yr

Lead Platform Engineer Do you love building and pioneering in the technology space? Do you enjoy solving complex technical problems in a fast-paced, collaborative, inclusive, and iterative delivery ...

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How much do lead platform engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for lead platform engineer in the United States is $123,784.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $102,500.00 and $135,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Lead Platform Engineer do?

A Lead Platform Engineer is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the core platforms and infrastructure that support software applications within an organization. They lead a team of engineers to ensure systems are scalable, reliable, and secure, often working closely with development and operations teams. Their role includes setting technical direction, establishing best practices, automating processes, and troubleshooting complex issues. Lead Platform Engineers are also involved in evaluating new tools and technologies to enhance platform performance and efficiency.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Lead Platform Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Lead Platform Engineer, you need deep expertise in cloud infrastructure, automation, and software engineering, typically supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with tools like Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, and cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP is crucial, and certifications like AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Google Professional Cloud Architect are often preferred. Leadership, strategic problem-solving, and effective communication are vital soft skills for guiding teams and collaborating cross-functionally. These skills and qualities are essential for building scalable, reliable platforms and driving innovation while ensuring operational excellence.

How does a Lead Platform Engineer typically collaborate with development and operations teams?

A Lead Platform Engineer acts as a bridge between development and operations teams, ensuring smooth deployment and scaling of applications. They often facilitate communication by translating technical platform requirements into actionable tasks for both teams. Regularly, they participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, and incident response meetings to align platform strategies with business goals. This collaborative approach helps streamline CI/CD pipelines, enhance system reliability, and support a culture of DevOps within the organization.

What is the difference between Lead Platform Engineer vs Platform Engineer?

AspectLead Platform EngineerPlatform Engineer
ResponsibilitiesOversees platform architecture, leads technical strategy, mentors team membersDevelops and maintains platform components, implements features, supports infrastructure
Required SkillsAdvanced knowledge of cloud services, system design, leadership skillsStrong coding skills, knowledge of cloud platforms, infrastructure automation
Work EnvironmentSenior technical role, often in leadership teams, cross-functional collaborationTechnical role, focused on development and deployment tasks
Common UsageUsed in organizations with complex infrastructure needing technical leadershipUsed in teams building and maintaining software platforms

The main difference is that a Lead Platform Engineer takes on a leadership role, guiding the platform's technical direction and mentoring others, while a Platform Engineer focuses on developing and maintaining platform components. Both roles require strong technical skills, but the Lead position involves strategic oversight and team coordination.

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Infographic showing various Lead Platform Engineer job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $123,784 per year, or $59.5 per hour.
Lead Platform Engineer

$101K - $133K/yr

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago


Capital One rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

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Job description

Lead Platform Engineer

Do you love building and pioneering in the technology space? Do you enjoy solving complex technical problems in a fast-paced, collaborative, inclusive, and iterative delivery environment? Do you have a proven track record of leading diverse teams to achieve great results? At Capital One, you'll be part of a big group of makers, breakers, doers and disruptors, who love to solve real problems and meet real customer needs. We are seeking Platform Engineers who are passionate about creating and supporting DevOps tools with emerging technologies to join our team. As a Lead Platform Engineer, you'll have the opportunity to be on the forefront of driving a major transformation within Capital One.

What You'll Do:

  • Provide prompt and effective technical support to users, troubleshooting issues and answering questions

  • Monitor system performance, security, and data integrity, taking proactive measures to address potential problems

  • Stay up-to-date with the latest Google Workspace features and best practices, implementing updates and improvements as needed

  • Develop and maintain clear documentation and training materials for users

  • Focus on building and maintaining the underlying operational aspects of the platform including remediating vulnerabilities

  • Monitor platform support Slack channels and address customer questions and issues

  • Work closely with the Architecture team to align the platforms to latest architecture and configuration

  • Encourage innovation, automation, implementation of cutting-edge technologies, inclusion, outside-of-the-box thinking, teamwork, self-organization and diversity to a legacy process

  • Develop, and utilize best practices to enhance the overall user experience of the platform

  • Collaborate with the Software Engineers to ensure software works seamlessly on the platforms

  • Work with product owners to understand desired application capabilities and testing scenarios

  • Continuously improve platform engineering practices and proactively identify risks and execute strategies that eliminate or mitigate those risks

  • Work within and across Agile teams to design, develop, test, implement and support technical solutions across a full-stack of development tools and technologies

  • Bring a passion to stay on top of tech trends, experiment with and learn new technologies, participate in internal & external technology communities, and mentor other members of the engineering community

  • Encourage innovation, implementation of cutting-edge technologies, inclusion, outside-of-the-box thinking, teamwork, self-organization and diversity

  • Directly and indirectly lead a teams of engineers and people leaders to build strategy for each platform and drive being Well Managed, the core goal at Capital One

  • Utilize scripting languages like Python, Bash, and others.

  • Container Orchestration services including Docker and ECS, CM tools including Ansible and Terraform, and a variety of AWS tools and services .

  • Attack complex business opportunities by working with LOB stakeholders, leadership and your teams

  • Collaborate on bigger initiatives to represent their impacts on your platforms and guide decision makers

Basic Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent certification

  • At least 6 years of experience using build and deployment tools (Jenkins, GitHub, or Artifactory)

  • At least 4 years of experience with AWS

  • At least 2 years of team leadership experience

  • At least 2 years of experience administering Google Workspace

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of experience with AWS

  • 2+ years of experience in Agile practices

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization, or offer any immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).

The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.

McLean, VA: $164,800 - $188,100 for Lead Platform Engineer


New York, NY: $179,700 - $205,100 for Lead Platform Engineer


Plano, TX: $149,800 - $171,000 for Lead Platform Engineer


Richmond, VA: $149,800 - $171,000 for Lead Platform Engineer








Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate's offer letter.

This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at theCapital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.

This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City's Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.

If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1-800-304-9102 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@capitalone.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.com

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Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).


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