Platform Architect Jobs

Platform Architect jobs are open across financial services, healthcare, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise software, from senior engineer to principal and distinguished architect, with specializations in cloud-native design, API integration, and data platform architecture. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles221+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerApple
Top citySanta Clara, CA
Work type43% Remote
Top industryTechnology

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American Electric Power
Architect Sr - ServiceNow & Platform Architecture
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Architect Sr - ServiceNow & Platform Architecture
American Electric Power
Columbus, Ohio
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
Cloud & DevOps
IT Support & Systems Administration
Solutions Architecture
Technical Program Management
Cloud Engineering
Systems Administration
$99k - $129k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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American Electric Power
Architect Sr - ServiceNow & Platform Architecture
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Architect Sr - ServiceNow & Platform Architecture
American Electric Power
Austin, Texas
Cloud Architecture
Solutions Architecture
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
$99k - $129k/yr
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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Broadcom
Kubernetes Platform Infrastructure Architect
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Broadcom
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Kubernetes Platform Infrastructure Architect
Broadcom
Georgia
Project Management
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
$111k - $177k/yr
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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Amentum
Salesforce Enterprise Platform Architect
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Salesforce Enterprise Platform Architect
Amentum
Remote
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
Remote (US)
Master's degree

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Andworx
Power Platform Solutions Architect
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Power Platform Solutions Architect
Andworx
Falls Church, Virginia
IT Support
Project Management
Technical Program Management
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree

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Platform Architect Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Apple
    Apple15
  • Veeva Systems
    Veeva Systems6
  • AbbVie
    AbbVie5
  • ServiceNow
    ServiceNow5
  • Qualcomm
    Qualcomm4

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software33
  • Electronics & Hardware13
  • Banking & Financial Services10
  • Consulting & Professional Services8
  • Insurance7

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in platform architect jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field
  • 5 or more years of experience designing and owning large-scale distributed systems or cloud platforms
  • Deep expertise in at least one major cloud provider such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
  • Proficiency with microservices, API gateway patterns, event-driven architecture, and containerization using Kubernetes or Docker
  • Experience leading cross-functional technical alignment across multiple engineering teams or business units
  • Cloud architecture certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect Professional or Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect

Tips for Your Platform Architect Job Search

Tailor your resume to platform scope

Platform architect roles vary widely in scale. Hiring managers want to see the size of the platforms you've owned, the number of services or teams depending on them, and how your architectural decisions affected reliability or delivery speed.

Document your architecture decision records

Many hiring panels ask you to walk through a past architectural decision end to end. Prepare two or three documented examples covering the problem, options considered, tradeoffs weighed, and outcome, so you can speak to them concretely rather than from memory.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists platform architect openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target postings that name your cloud stack

Platform architect job descriptions often list AWS, Azure, or GCP as hard requirements, not preferences. Filter for postings that match the cloud provider where you have the deepest experience so your resume clears the initial technical screen.

Prepare for system design rounds early

Most platform architect interviews include at least one whiteboard or diagramming session on distributed systems design. Practice designing for failure modes, data consistency, and horizontal scaling out loud, because interviewers evaluate your reasoning process as much as the final diagram.

Negotiate scope before you negotiate compensation

Before accepting an offer, clarify whether the role has authority to enforce architectural standards or only advisory influence. A title with no cross-team mandate can limit your impact and your career progression, so confirm reporting structure and decision rights during the offer stage.

Platform Architect Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most platform architects?

The companies hiring the most platform architects right now include Apple, Veeva Systems, and AbbVie, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand is strongest at organizations undergoing cloud migration or consolidating multiple legacy systems onto a unified platform.

How many platform architect jobs are remote?

About 70% of platform architect openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, making it one of the more flexible senior technical roles available. Cloud platform and API-focused positions tend to be the most remote-friendly, while roles tied to on-premises infrastructure modernization or regulated industries more often require on-site presence.

How do you become a platform architect?

Start by building several years of hands-on software engineering or infrastructure experience, then move into technical lead or senior engineer roles where you own system design decisions. Develop expertise in distributed systems, cloud platforms, and API design patterns. Earn a relevant cloud certification to validate your skills formally, and progressively take on cross-team architectural responsibilities to demonstrate the scope and influence the role requires.

Can you get a platform architect job with little experience?

Breaking in with limited experience requires demonstrating architectural thinking even if your title hasn't reflected it yet. Contribute to open-source infrastructure projects, publish architecture decision records or technical blog posts, and pursue a cloud certifications to create a concrete portfolio. Targeting smaller companies or startups where senior engineers are expected to wear architectural hats can also give you the hands-on scope you need to build credibility.

What does the platform architect interview process look like?

The process typically starts with a recruiter screen followed by a technical phone interview covering distributed systems concepts and your experience with cloud platforms. You'll then move to a system design round where you diagram and defend an architecture for a real-world scenario, and often a cross-functional panel assessing how you align engineering teams on standards. Final rounds often include a presentation of a past architectural project you led.

Where can I find and apply to platform architect jobs?

You can find and apply to platform architect jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and target stack, and apply directly to each listing from the same page.

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