Senior Level Data Platform Engineer Jobs

Senior level data platform engineer jobs place experienced engineers in ownership of platform architecture, infrastructure decisions, and the cross-functional teams that build and scale them. Roles are concentrated in Technology & Software, Banking & Financial Services, and Consulting & Professional Services, with 41% remote or hybrid flexibility across openings, and employers like Airwallex, Nuro, and Feuji hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles29
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerAirwallex
Top cityMountain View, CA
Work type59% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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AI Data Platform Engineer
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AI Data Platform Engineer
Bright Vision Technologies
Overland Park, Kansas
Data Science & Analytics
Data Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Software Engineering
Data Science
Cloud Engineering
$170k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's

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Senior Data Platform Technical Lead
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Senior Data Platform Technical Lead
Fipsar Inc
Hillsborough, New Jersey
Data Science & Analytics
Cloud & DevOps
Technical Product & Program Management
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Technical Program Management
Data Engineering
Hybrid
None

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Head of Data & AI Platform
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Head of Data & AI Platform
Baker Tilly Canada
Portland, Oregon
Data Science & Analytics
Data Engineering
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Technical Product & Program Management
Data Science
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Technical Program Management
$250k - $350k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Staff Engineer, Data Platform
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Staff Engineer, Data Platform
Unity Technologies
Mountain View, California
Software Engineering
Data Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Backend Engineering
Cloud Engineering
$158k - $301k/yr
On-Site
None
5,001-10,000

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Staff Software Engineer, Data Platform
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Staff Software Engineer, Data Platform
Airwallex
Seattle, Washington
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
Data Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Technical Product & Program Management
Data Science
Technical Program Management
$200k - $260k/yr
Hybrid
None

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Senior Level Data Platform Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

Airwallex2 open roles
Nuro1 open role
Feuji1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software15
  • Banking & Financial Services3
  • Consulting & Professional Services3
  • Investment & Asset Management2
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals2

Senior Level Data Platform Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a senior level data platform engineer job?

Employers at this level expect candidates to demonstrate ownership of end-to-end platform design, not just execution. Highlight systems you architected, the scale you supported, and decisions you made independently. Experience mentoring engineers and driving adoption of data infrastructure across product or analytics teams signals the leadership these roles require. Strong candidates also show depth in at least one cloud platform and a history of improving reliability or performance at scale.

Which companies hire senior level data platform engineers?

Companies hiring senior level data platform engineers right now include Airwallex, Nuro, and Feuji, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level is driven by technology companies, financial services firms, and large enterprises building or modernizing centralized data infrastructure to support analytics, machine learning, and product teams.

Are there remote senior level data platform engineer jobs?

Yes, remote availability is strong at this level. About 41% of senior level data platform engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that employers trust senior engineers to deliver independently. Fully on-site roles tend to appear at companies with regulated data environments or early-stage infrastructure buildouts that benefit from close collaboration.

What makes a data platform engineer role senior level?

Senior level data platform engineer roles are defined by scope and ownership rather than task execution. Engineers at this level own platform architecture decisions, set standards for data reliability and observability, and lead projects that other engineers depend on. Mentoring mid-level and junior engineers is often an explicit expectation, and senior engineers are typically consulted on cross-team infrastructure tradeoffs rather than assigned tickets within an existing system.

Which industries hire the most senior level data platform engineers?

Senior level data platform engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Banking & Financial Services, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors generate the data volume and platform complexity that require experienced engineers who can design durable infrastructure, not just maintain existing pipelines.