What do platform engineers build?

Internal developer platforms (IDPs), CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes clusters and tooling, infrastructure-as-code modules, observability stacks, and self-service deployment systems.

What salary can platform engineers expect?

Platform engineer salaries range from $120k for mid-level to $220k+ for senior engineers. It's one of the highest-paying infrastructure specializations.

How is platform engineering different from DevOps?

DevOps focuses on collaboration between dev and ops. Platform engineering builds the actual tools and platforms that enable DevOps practices. Platform engineers are product-minded builders of internal infrastructure.

753+ JobsUpdated Apr 10, 2026

Platform Engineer Jobs

Platform engineers build the internal tools, infrastructure, and developer experience that enable engineering teams to ship faster. These positions involve Kubernetes, Terraform, CI/CD systems, and custom developer platforms - making you the force multiplier for entire engineering organizations.

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Salary Range

$89k – $238k

Top Companies

Cox Automotive, Compass Group, Kiewit, HL Solutions LLC, Compunnel Inc, Q1 Technologies, Inc. +32 more

Job Types

98% Full Time, 2% Contract

Top Locations

CA, Washington, District of Columbia, Ontario, California, Toronto, Ontario, California

Work Model

68% On-Site, 32% Hybrid

Experience Levels

62% Mid Level, 14% Senior, 10% Junior

We found 753 platform engineer jobs currently hiring in locations including CA, Washington, District of Columbia, Ontario, California. Salaries range from $89k to $238k based on experience, location, and company size. Work arrangements include On-Site (68%), Hybrid (32%). Top employers include Cox Automotive, Compass Group, Kiewit and 35 other companies.

Companies Hiring for Platform Engineer Jobs

Cox Automotive7 jobs

Compass Group2 jobs

Kiewit2 jobs

HL Solutions LLC2 jobs

Compunnel Inc2 jobs

Q1 Technologies, Inc.2 jobs

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Career Path & Salary Progression

Intern

Salary varies

1 job

Junior

Salary varies

5 jobs

Mid Level

$89k–$134k

31 jobs

Senior

$133k–$238k

7 jobs

Staff

Salary varies

3 jobs

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