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.

1,373+ JobsUpdated Mar 22, 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

$92k – $258k

Top Companies

Deloitte, Bank of America, Various Employers, Coalition, Inc., Leidos, BAE Systems +32 more

Job Types

86% Full Time, 14% Contract

Top Locations

Toronto, Ontario, Ottawa, Ontario, California, CA, Charlotte, North Carolina

Work Model

78% On-Site, 22% Hybrid

Experience Levels

38% Mid Level, 30% Senior, 14% Staff

We found 1,373 platform engineer jobs currently hiring in locations including Toronto, Ontario, Ottawa, Ontario, California, CA. Salaries range from $92k to $258k based on experience, location, and company size. Work arrangements include On-Site (78%), Hybrid (22%). Top employers include Deloitte, Bank of America, Various Employers and 35 other companies.

Companies Hiring for Platform Engineer Jobs

Deloitte3 jobs

Bank of America2 jobs

Various Employers2 jobs

Coalition, Inc.2 jobs

Leidos2 jobs

BAE Systems2 jobs

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Career Path & Salary Progression

Intern

Salary varies

1 job

Junior

Salary varies

3 jobs

Mid Level

$115k–$123k

19 jobs

Senior

$120k–$172k

15 jobs

Lead

Salary varies

3 jobs

Staff

Salary varies

7 jobs

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