Senior Level Platform Engineer Jobs

Senior level platform engineer jobs put experienced engineers in charge of platform architecture, reliability standards, and the cross-functional initiatives that keep infrastructure operating at scale. Roles are spread across Technology & Software, Insurance, and Investment & Asset Management, with 48% remote or hybrid availability, and employers like GEICO, Gemini, and Anthropic hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles155+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerGEICO
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Work type52% 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 Platform Engineer / Cloud Infrastructure Engineer
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Senior Platform Engineer / Cloud Infrastructure Engineer
Ampcus Inc
Jersey City, New Jersey
Cloud & DevOps
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Cloud Engineering
DevOps
Automation QA
On-Site
None

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AI Platform Engineer
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AI Platform Engineer
Colgate-Palmolive
Piscataway, New Jersey
Backend Engineering
Cloud Engineering
DevOps
Software Engineering
$110k - $150k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Staff Platform Engineer
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Staff Platform Engineer
CLARIFY
Seattle, Washington
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Specialized Engineering
$185k - $230k/yr
Hybrid

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Principal Platform Engineer
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Principal Platform Engineer
Baker Tilly Canada
Woodland Hills, California
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Data Science & Analytics
Backend Engineering
$200k - $350k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Senior Level Platform Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • GEICO11
  • Gemini5
  • Anthropic5
  • Riot Games5
  • Guidewire Software5

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software76
  • Insurance18
  • Investment & Asset Management12
  • Science & Research9
  • Banking & Financial Services8

Senior Level Platform Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a senior level platform engineer job?

Employers hiring at this level look for engineers who have owned platform outcomes, not just contributed to them. Demonstrated experience leading migrations, designing scalable systems, or establishing reliability practices gives candidates a clear edge. Strong candidates also show they can mentor others and communicate technical tradeoffs to non-engineering stakeholders, which separates senior hires from strong individual contributors.

Which companies hire senior level platform engineers?

Companies hiring senior level platform engineers right now include GEICO, Gemini, and Anthropic, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to concentrate in technology-forward organizations, large enterprises modernizing legacy infrastructure, and high-growth companies scaling their platform capabilities to support product expansion.

Are there remote senior level platform engineer jobs?

Yes, remote and hybrid options are common at this level. About 48% of senior level platform engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how teams have structured distributed engineering around experienced platform engineers who can operate independently and lead without daily on-site oversight.

What makes a platform engineer role senior level?

Senior level platform engineer roles are defined by ownership of platform strategy, not just execution of assigned tasks. These positions require designing systems for scale and reliability, making architectural decisions with long-term consequences, and setting technical direction for the broader team. Mentoring junior engineers and driving cross-team alignment on infrastructure standards are also core expectations that distinguish senior roles from mid-level ones.

Which industries hire the most senior level platform engineers?

Senior Level platform engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Insurance, and Investment & Asset Management, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate large-scale, mission-critical infrastructure that requires experienced engineers to lead platform reliability, security, and performance work across complex environments.