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Ralliant

Principal Platform Engineer

Beaverton, OR · On-site +1

Beaverton, OR or Raleigh, NC We are seeking a Principal Platform Engineer to design, build, and implement scalable, secure infrastructure solutions across commercial and CMMC Level 2 environments.

Atom Computing

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Boulder, CO · Hybrid

$170K - $200K/yr

Atom Computing is seeking a Principal Platform Engineer to build and operate the systems that power our quantum computing and research workflows. In this role, you will design and design ...

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RxSense

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Boston, MA · On-site

Position Summary The Principal Platform Engineer owns the core engineering platform that every product team at RxSense builds on. As a direct report to the VP, Infrastructure Engineering, this role ...

Atom Computing

Principal Platform Engineer

Boulder, CO · On-site

$170K - $200K/yr

Atom Computing is seeking a Principal Platform Engineer to build and operate the systems that power our quantum computing and research workflows. In this role, you will design and design ...

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Locatee Ag

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We are looking for a Principal Platform Engineer to join our dynamic and growing Platform Engineering team. Key Responsibilities : Own platform and cloud architecture * Define and evolve Tango ...

RxSense

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Position Summary The Principal Platform Engineer owns the core engineering platform that every product team at RxSense builds on. As a direct report to the VP, Infrastructure Engineering, this role ...

Locatee Ag

We are looking for a Principal Platform Engineer to join our dynamic and growing Platform Engineering team. Key Responsibilities: Own platform and cloud architecture Define and evolve Tango ...

Locatee AG

We are looking for a Principal Platform Engineer to join our dynamic and growing Platform Engineering team. Key Responsibilities: Own platform and cloud architecture Define and evolve Tango ...

Alliant

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Chicago, IL · On-site

$119K - $204K/yr

Establish standards and guardrails across all platform engineering domains. * Drive innovation in cloud, data, and AI platforms (Fabric, OpenAI/Foundry, etc.). * Lead large-scale transformation ...

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As of Aug 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for principal platform engineer in the United States is $147,220.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $118,500.00 and $173,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Principal Platform Engineer is a senior-level technical leader responsible for designing, building, and optimizing scalable platform infrastructure. They collaborate with engineering teams to ensure reliability, security, and efficiency while driving best practices in automation, cloud services, and DevOps. This role often involves strategic decision-making, mentorship, and implementing new technologies to enhance system performance.

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To thrive as a Principal Platform Engineer, you need expert knowledge in systems architecture, cloud infrastructure, and strong programming abilities, usually supported by a computer science degree and several years of platform engineering experience. Familiarity with tools such as Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, and cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP is common, along with relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect). Exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and effective communication set top performers apart in this role. These skills enable Principal Platform Engineers to design reliable, scalable infrastructure, mentor teams, and drive technical excellence across the organization.

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Principal Platform Engineer

Ralliant

Beaverton, OR • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Re-posted 6 days ago

Job description

Job Summary:
Location: Beaverton, OR or Raleigh, NC
We are seeking a Principal Platform Engineer to design, build, and implement scalable, secure infrastructure solutions across commercial and CMMC Level 2 environments. This is a highly hands-on role focused on solving complex infrastructure challenges, developing reusable platform capabilities, and driving automation across cloud and hybrid environments at scale.
This role is ideal for engineers who prefer building and solving complex problems over producing static architecture artifacts.
Responsibilities:
  • Design and implement scalable infrastructure solutions across AWS, on-prem, and hybrid environments
  • Build and maintain reusable Infrastructure as Code (IaC) modules and platform components
  • Develop and enforce secure-by-design solutions aligned to CMMC Level 2 and enterprise security requirements
  • Partner with Security Architecture and GRC to translate security and compliance requirements into implementable controls
  • Lead the implementation of network segmentation, identity integration, logging, and monitoring solutions
  • Drive adoption of automation-first practices, including CI/CD pipelines and Policy as Code (PaC)
  • Solve complex platform and infrastructure challenges through hands-on engineering and rapid iteration
  • Contribute to and refine platform standards, patterns, and reference implementations through working code
  • Support and mentor engineering teams on best practices for infrastructure, automation, and platform design
  • Evaluate and integrate new technologies (including AI-enabled platforms) with a focus on practical implementation and risk alignment

Required Qualifications:
  • 8+ years in cloud engineering, platform engineering, or infrastructure roles
  • Strong hands-on experience designing and building in AWS (multi-account environments preferred)
  • Deep experience with Terraform or similar IaC tools
  • Strong understanding of networking, identity, and security implementation
  • Experience implementing solutions in regulated or compliance-driven environments (CMMC, NIST, etc.)
  • Experience building and integrating CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure
  • Strong scripting or programming skills (Python, Bash, or similar)
  • Proven ability to take solutions from design through implementation and operation

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in hybrid environments (on-prem + cloud)
  • Familiarity with DevOps and platform engineering operating models
  • Experience implementing zero trust or modern security architectures
  • Experience integrating infrastructure platforms with enterprise systems (e.g., identity providers, ITSM, monitoring)
  • Exposure to container platforms and Kubernetes

Core Competencies
  • Systems thinking and platform design mindset
  • Ability to balance long-term architecture with practical delivery
  • Strong written and verbal executive communication
  • Player-coach mentality: willing to design and build
  • High ownership and bias for automation

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Ralliant Corporation Overview
Ralliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthroughs to life - faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission-critical advancements across industries, enabling real-world impact where it matters most. At Ralliant we're building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.
We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@Ralliant.com.
Bonus or Equity
This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.
Pay Range
The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 104300.00-193700.00
Is this role subject to ITAR?
The essential duties of this position require adherence to U.S. Government export control regulations. Accordingly, candidates must either be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) or be prepared to collaborate with the company in securing the necessary U.S. government export authorizations. While the company encourages all interested applicants to apply, please be aware that ongoing employment is dependent upon obtaining the appropriate government export authorizations.

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