Platform Engineer Jobs in Washington
Platform engineer jobs in Washington are among the most active in the country, concentrated in cloud infrastructure, developer tooling, and enterprise software across sectors from aerospace and defense to healthcare technology, with openings at every level from junior to principal. Seattle, Bellevue, and Redmond anchor the market, where employers like Microsoft, Amazon, and Boeing maintain large engineering organizations with sustained demand for platform talent. Kubernetes orchestration, CI/CD pipeline ownership, and internal developer platform work are the specialties appearing most consistently in Washington listings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Would you like to implement innovative cloud computing solutions and solve the world's most complex technical problems? Do you have a deep passion and desire to engineer and operate the world's largest cloud computing infrastructure to build a better world for future generations?
This is an exciting opportunity to use the latest cloud computing technologies to help U.S. Government agencies implement innovative cloud computing solutions and solve technical problems. AWS established a specialized group of service teams responsible for the work we are doing with the U.S. Intelligence Community. We are building some of the largest and most complex distributed systems in the world, and we need adaptable people to help us implement and operate them.
This position requires that the candidate selected must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance. The position further requires that, after start, the selected candidate obtain and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph or commensurate clearance for each government agency for which they perform AWS work.
Key job responsibilities
- Design, build, deploy, and monitor components of the AWS Secret Cloud for Industry service.
- This position involves on-call responsibilities, typically for one week in every six. We don’t like getting paged in the middle of the night or on the weekend, so we work to ensure that our systems are fault tolerant. When we do get paged, we work together to resolve the root cause so that we don’t get paged for the same issue twice.
About the team
Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS)
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
Mentorship and Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Diverse Experiences
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree, or CSSLP (Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional)
- 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- Experience programming with at least one software programming language
- Current, active US Government Security Clearance of Top Secret with SCI eligibility or above
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, WA, Seattle - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
Would you like to implement innovative cloud computing solutions and solve the world's most complex technical problems? Do you have a deep passion and desire to engineer and operate the world's largest cloud computing infrastructure to build a better world for future generations?
This is an exciting opportunity to use the latest cloud computing technologies to help U.S. Government agencies implement innovative cloud computing solutions and solve technical problems. AWS established a specialized group of service teams responsible for the work we are doing with the U.S. Intelligence Community. We are building some of the largest and most complex distributed systems in the world, and we need adaptable people to help us implement and operate them.
This position requires that the candidate selected must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance. The position further requires that, after start, the selected candidate obtain and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph or commensurate clearance for each government agency for which they perform AWS work.
Key job responsibilities
- Design, build, deploy, and monitor components of the AWS Secret Cloud for Industry service.
- This position involves on-call responsibilities, typically for one week in every six. We don’t like getting paged in the middle of the night or on the weekend, so we work to ensure that our systems are fault tolerant. When we do get paged, we work together to resolve the root cause so that we don’t get paged for the same issue twice.
About the team
Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS)
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
Mentorship and Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Diverse Experiences
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree, or CSSLP (Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional)
- 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- Experience programming with at least one software programming language
- Current, active US Government Security Clearance of Top Secret with SCI eligibility or above
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, WA, Seattle - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually
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Platform Engineer Job Market in Washington
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Who's Hiring
- Apple11
- Microsoft9
- Amazon Web Services9
- GEICO8
- Google7
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software11
- Insurance8
- Electronics & Hardware8
- Retail5
- Distribution & Wholesale4
What Washington Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in platform engineer jobs across Washington.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related technical field
- Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and container orchestration in production environments
- Proficiency building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Argo CD
- Strong background in cloud platforms, primarily AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, with infrastructure-as-code skills
- Experience with observability tooling including Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, or equivalent monitoring stacks
- Ability to write and maintain automation and tooling in Python, Go, or Bash for platform reliability work
Platform Engineer Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a platform engineer in Washington?
Washington does not require a state-issued license for platform engineers, so the path runs through education and demonstrated technical skills. A bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related discipline is the baseline most Washington employers expect. Certifications such as the Certified Kubernetes Administrator, AWS Solutions Architect, or Microsoft Azure certifications carry real weight with hiring teams in the Seattle and Redmond corridors. A portfolio of infrastructure-as-code or CI/CD projects that proves production experience is often the deciding factor.
Which companies hire platform engineers in Washington?
Employers hiring platform engineers in Washington right now include Apple, Microsoft, and Amazon Web Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Washington's deep concentration of hyperscale cloud providers, aerospace systems companies, and enterprise software firms means platform engineering roles appear across industries well beyond pure tech.
Which Washington cities have the most platform engineer jobs?
Seattle, Redmond, and Bellevue have the most platform engineer openings in Washington. Seattle drives the largest share through its dense cluster of technology companies and cloud-native startups, while Bellevue and Redmond concentrate demand around the major enterprise campuses anchored by Microsoft and the regional headquarters of companies that depend on large-scale internal platform teams.
Are there remote platform engineer jobs in Washington?
Yes, and more than most fields. Platform engineering is largely a remote-compatible discipline because the work centers on cloud infrastructure, automation pipelines, and developer tooling that can be operated from anywhere. About 66% of platform engineer openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how normalized distributed work has become across the Seattle tech corridor. Roles involving on-call production support or embedded team collaboration are the most likely to require at least hybrid presence.
How can I get hired as a platform engineer in Washington with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving laterally from a systems administration, DevOps, or site reliability engineering role where you have already worked with Linux, cloud services, or automation tooling. Large Washington employers including Microsoft and Amazon run new-graduate rotational programs and university partnerships with Washington state institutions that place candidates directly into infrastructure adjacent teams. Building and publicly sharing a Kubernetes or Terraform project on GitHub, and earning a cloud associate certification, are the credentials Washington hiring teams most often cite as differentiators for early-career candidates.
Where can I find and apply to platform engineer jobs in Washington?
You can find and apply to platform engineer jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current Washington openings updated regularly. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and location preference, and apply directly to the employer through the listing.
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