Platform Engineering Manager Jobs in Washington
Platform Engineering Manager jobs in Washington are among the most active in the country, concentrated in cloud infrastructure, distributed systems, and developer productivity platforms across technology, aerospace, and enterprise software sectors, with openings at every level from emerging technical leads through senior directors of engineering. Seattle, Bellevue, and Redmond anchor the majority of hiring, where employers such as Microsoft, Amazon, and Boeing maintain deep platform and infrastructure engineering organizations. Strong demand exists for managers with hands-on Kubernetes, Terraform, and internal developer platform experience. 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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What Washington Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in platform engineering manager jobs across Washington.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field
- Five or more years of platform, infrastructure, or site reliability engineering experience
- Demonstrated experience managing and growing teams of three or more engineers
- Proficiency with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud in production environments
- Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools including Terraform, Pulumi, or Helm
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipeline design, developer experience tooling, and observability stacks
Platform Engineering Manager Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a platform engineering manager in Washington?
Platform engineering manager is not a state-licensed role in Washington, so the path runs through technical depth and demonstrated leadership rather than a credential board. Most hiring managers in Washington expect a background as an individual contributor in platform, infrastructure, or site reliability engineering, followed by a progression into a lead or staff engineer role. Companies in the Seattle metro often promote from within or prefer candidates who pair engineering experience with a completed technical degree and evidence of cross-functional project ownership.
How much do platform engineering managers make in Washington?
Platform engineering managers in Washington earn a median of about $189,680 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $148,930 for the lowest 10% to over $263,550 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire platform engineering managers in Washington?
Employers hiring platform engineering managers in Washington right now include Apple, GEICO, and Amazon Web Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Washington's concentration of cloud-first technology companies and aerospace engineering organizations means demand stays consistent throughout the year across both large enterprise and growth-stage employers.
Which Washington cities have the most platform engineering manager jobs?
Seattle, Bellevue, and Washington State have the most platform engineering manager openings in Washington. Seattle's density of cloud infrastructure and SaaS companies drives the largest share of postings, while Bellevue and Redmond reflect the substantial platform engineering organizations that Microsoft and Amazon maintain on the Eastside, pulling significant hiring volume into those suburban corridors.
Are there remote platform engineering manager jobs in Washington?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 65% of platform engineering manager openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how naturally the role translates to distributed collaboration. The parts of the role most likely to stay fully remote are platform strategy, architecture review, and asynchronous engineering coordination, while roles requiring hands-on datacenter oversight or embedded team leadership tend to require some on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a platform engineering manager in Washington with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a formal management role from a senior or staff platform engineer position within a company that already knows your work. Washington employers such as Microsoft and Amazon both run structured engineering leadership development programs that prepare high-performing individual contributors for people management. Building a portfolio that demonstrates infrastructure ownership at scale, contributing to internal developer platforms, and pursuing relevant cloud certifications strengthens a candidacy significantly before making the transition.
Where can I find and apply to platform engineering manager jobs in Washington?
You can find and apply to platform engineering manager jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to Washington locations. Search the listings, find roles that match your background and target level, and apply directly to each one that fits.
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