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Senior Platform Engineer

Manhattan, NY · Remote

$115K - $158K/yr

Senior Platform Engineer The Senior Platform Engineer position at Remotive involves a strong focus on enhancing cloud infrastructure and ensuring robust DevOps practices. Candidates will work ...

Georgia IT Inc

Sr. Platform Engineer

Seattle, WA · Hybrid

Sr. Platform Engineer Location: Seattle based Client Hybrid working is needed - 3 days office in Seattle-WA Any visa is ok flexible for rock star Required: * Adobe Integration experience * Data dog

U.S. Xpress

Sr. Platform Engineer

Chattanooga, TN · On-site

We are looking for Sr Platform Engineer with 5+ years' experience to manage our growing infrastructure and build tools to increase the productivity of the engineering team. Platform Engineers at U.S.

Contech Systems

Senior Platform Engineer

Newark, NJ · On-site

$109K - $149K/yr

Senior Platform Engineer Hybrid The Senior Platform Engineer is integral to developing client middleware platforms and automations. This role involves architecting solutions, guiding junior engineers ...

TRIMEDX Holdings

Senior Platform Engineer

Indianapolis, IN

$99K - $137K/yr

Summary The Senior Platform Engineer designs, builds, and maintains robust technology platforms that empower software development teams to deliver applications efficiently, securely, and at scale.

US Xpress

Sr. Platform Engineer

Chattanooga, TN · On-site

We are looking for Sr Platform Engineer with 5+ years' experience to manage our growing infrastructure and build tools to increase the productivity of the engineering team. Platform Engineers at U.S.

Cyxtera

Sr Platform Engineer

Coppell, TX · On-site

With the recent expansion of our scope to include the platform engineering function for our stack, we're hiring a Sr. Platform Engineer to anchor that capability and partner with our application ...

DPG Solutions LLC

Senior Platform Engineer

Richardson, TX · On-site

$94K - $130K/yr

CompTIA Security+ Senior Platform Engineer DPG is seeking a talented and passionate Senior Platform Engineer to support one of our customer's premier programs in a classified environment. In this ...

C Square

Sr Platform Engineer

Coppell, TX · On-site

$97K - $133K/yr

Sr Platform Engineer Custom Platforms is the engineering team at Csquare responsible for the customer portals, internal tools, and infrastructure behind our data center customer experience. The team ...

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How much do senior platform engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior platform engineer in the United States is $126,557.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $104,500.00 and $143,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Senior Platform Engineer job?

A Senior Platform Engineer is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable infrastructure and developer platforms. They optimize system reliability, automate deployments, and ensure efficient cloud or on-prem environments. This role requires deep expertise in infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD pipelines, cloud services, and system monitoring. They collaborate with development teams to enhance performance, security, and scalability.

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

To thrive as a Senior Platform Engineer, you need deep expertise in systems architecture, cloud technologies (such as AWS, Azure, or GCP), infrastructure automation, and strong programming skills, typically backed by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with tools like Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines, as well as certifications like AWS Certified Solutions Architect, are highly valuable. Strong problem-solving abilities, effective communication, and the ability to mentor junior engineers help individuals excel in this role. These skills ensure platforms are scalable, secure, and maintainable, and support high-performance engineering teams.

What does a typical workday look like for a Senior Platform Engineer?

A typical day for a Senior Platform Engineer involves designing and implementing platform solutions, optimizing infrastructure for scalability and reliability, and troubleshooting complex technical issues across multiple systems. You’ll work closely with software development, DevOps, and security teams to ensure smooth deployment and operation of applications. Additionally, you may participate in code reviews, develop automation scripts, and mentor junior engineers. Most senior platform engineers balance hands-on coding with architectural planning and team collaboration.
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Infographic showing various Senior Platform Engineer job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 69% Full Time, 30% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $126,557 per year, or $60.8 per hour.

Senior Platform Engineer/Lead

PY DATA, INC.

Cleveland, OH • On-site

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Senior Platform Engineer/Lead

Onsite in Cleveland, OH

Perm | Direct Hire | Fulltime

Three step IV:

  • HR round
  • 2 virtual rounds

Must Haves:

  • AZURE
  • Terraform
  • ANSIBLE, CHEF, OR puppet- heavy usage
  • Programming Language
  • Kubernetes- heavy usage
  • Platform engineer not so specifically heavy in the apps and Infra space, automation is key

Job Description:

The Senior Platform Engineer role is responsible for designing, building, problem-solving, troubleshooting, and maintaining platforms within the current technology environment. The role involves analyzing complex technical problems, developing appropriate solutions to maintain the overall integrity of the platform, including operating systems, hardware and software infrastructure that are critical to the company's user populace and application environments. They collaborate with other IT professionals such as Application, Architect, and Database Engineers to ensure that all components of the platform are working efficiently, securely, and resiliently. The Senior Platform Engineer uses their extensive knowledge of both traditional and modern platforms to ensure high performance and reliability of the company's infrastructure, including both cloud and on-premises systems, in support of DevOps efforts and general business and IT objectives.

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