Platform Engineer Jobs in Texas

Platform Engineer jobs in Texas are in strong demand, with the state representing one of the most active markets in the country for this role across cloud infrastructure, financial technology, and enterprise software. Austin, Dallas, and Houston anchor the bulk of hiring, where companies like Dell Technologies, AT&T, and JPMorgan Chase maintain large engineering operations. The most sought-after specialties include Kubernetes orchestration, cloud platform automation on AWS and GCP, and internal developer platform tooling. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles192+
Top employerApple
Top cityAustin, TX
Cities hiring21
Work type46% Hybrid
Top industryElectronics

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Aspira
Platform Solutions Engineer
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Aspira
New 10h ago
Platform Solutions Engineer
Aspira
Dallas, Texas
Customer Support
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
Technical Program Management
Bachelor's degree in engineering
501-1,000

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Clarity Innovations, LLC
Senior Platform Engineer
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Clarity Innovations, LLC
New 16h ago
Senior Platform Engineer
Clarity Innovations, LLC
San Antonio, Texas
Business Analysis
Data Analytics
Data Science
Bachelor's degree in information technology
51-200

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Curative, Inc.
Software Engineer L2 - Provider Network & Real-Time Payments Platform
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Curative, Inc.
New 19h ago
Software Engineer L2 - Provider Network & Real-Time Payments Platform
Curative, Inc.
Austin, Texas
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Data Engineering
Data Science
Remote (US)
201-500

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GEICO
Distinguished Engineer – Private Cloud Platform Engineering
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GEICO
Added 1d ago
Distinguished Engineer – Private Cloud Platform Engineering
GEICO
Richardson, Texas
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
Product Management
$140k - $300k/yr
10,000+

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General Motors (GM)
Senior Data Engineer – Vehicle Telematics Platform
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General Motors (GM)
Added 1d ago
Senior Data Engineer – Vehicle Telematics Platform
General Motors (GM)
Austin, Texas
Business Operations
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
$129k - $169k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Platform Engineer Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Plano
16 jobs
Houston
13 jobs
Irving
12 jobs
San Antonio
8 jobs
Coppell
7 jobs
Frisco
4 jobs
Fort Worth
4 jobs

Platform Engineer Job Market in Texas

A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Apple
    Apple25
  • GEICO
    GEICO9
  • Speechify
    Speechify6
  • Cloudflare
    Cloudflare5
  • JPMorganChase
    JPMorganChase5

Top Industries Hiring

  • Electronics & Hardware20
  • Technology & Software17
  • Banking & Financial Services9
  • Insurance8
  • Retail3

What Texas Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in platform engineer jobs across Texas.

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field
  • Hands-on experience designing and operating Kubernetes and containerized infrastructure at scale
  • Proficiency with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform or Pulumi in production environments
  • Experience building or maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or ArgoCD
  • Strong knowledge of cloud platforms, particularly AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure, in enterprise environments
  • Familiarity with observability tooling including Prometheus, Grafana, or Datadog for platform reliability

Platform Engineer Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a platform engineer in Texas?

Platform engineering in Texas has no state-issued license or registration requirement, so the path runs through education and demonstrated technical skill. Most Texas employers expect a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related discipline, though a strong portfolio of hands-on infrastructure work can substitute. Building experience with cloud platforms, Kubernetes, and CI/CD tooling, then targeting entry-level or associate platform roles at Texas technology or financial services employers, is the most direct route.

Which companies hire platform engineers in Texas?

Employers hiring platform engineers in Texas right now include Apple, GEICO, and Speechify, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Texas's concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters, financial technology firms, and large enterprise technology companies creates consistent demand for platform engineering talent across a range of industries.

Which Texas cities have the most platform engineer jobs?

Austin, Dallas, and Plano have the most platform engineer openings in Texas. Austin's dense concentration of technology company offices and startups drives the largest share of postings, while Dallas and Houston reflect demand from major financial services firms, energy companies, and enterprise technology operations headquartered or heavily staffed in those metros.

Are there remote platform engineer jobs in Texas?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 71% of platform engineer openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how naturally the work lends itself to distributed teams. Roles focused on cloud infrastructure management, CI/CD pipeline development, and internal developer platform tooling tend to be the most consistently offered as remote positions.

How can I get hired as a platform engineer in Texas with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is moving laterally from a related role such as systems administrator, DevOps engineer, or site reliability engineer, where you already manage infrastructure or automate deployments. Large Texas technology employers and financial institutions such as Dell, USAA, and American Airlines run associate or new-grad engineering programs that accept candidates without dedicated platform experience. Building a public portfolio of Terraform configurations, Kubernetes clusters, or CI/CD pipelines on GitHub and earning an AWS or GCP associate certification gives a Texas candidate a concrete edge at the application stage.

Where can I find and apply to platform engineer jobs in Texas?

You can find and apply to platform engineer jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that fit your background and location, and apply directly to the employers posting them.

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