Principal Platform Engineer
$119,400.00 to $204,600.00
Apply now (opens in a new tab)Principal Platform Engineer
L7
$119,400.00 to $204,600.00
Occupations
Computer Systems Engineers/ArchitectsSoftware DevelopersComputer and Information Systems ManagersIndustries
Computer Systems Design ServicesSoftware PublishersComputing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services- Define enterprise-wide platform strategy, vision, and target-state architectures for platforms such as Microsoft Fabric, Foundry/OpenAI, Databricks, and Synapse. Own the end-to-end lifecycle of cloud platforms.
- Establish standards and guardrails across all platform engineering domains.
- Drive innovation in cloud, data, and AI platforms (Fabric, OpenAI/Foundry, etc.).Lead large-scale transformation initiatives (e.g., platform modernization, DC exit, AI adoption).Act as the highest-level escalation point for technical decisions and complex issues.
- Influence enterprise architecture boards, governance, and regulatory alignment.
- Drive cost optimization strategies and large-scale efficiency improvements.
- Foster platform product mindset across the organization (self-service, reuse, enablement).Mentor senior and lead engineers; shape engineering culture and technical direction.
- Partner with executives and business leaders to translate strategy into platform capabilities.
- Education & Years of Experience
- Minimum - 4 Year Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related
- Minimum - 10 Years of Platform engineering, cloud infrastructure, SRE roles or related
- In Lieu of Education 12 Years of Supporting enterprise-level environments in platform engineering, cloud infrastructure or SRE roles or related
Level
ManagerL7
Salary
$119,400.00 to $204,600.00
Location
Chicago, IL
Occupation
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
Industry
Computer Systems Design Services
Posted
52 days ago
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