How to become a Platform Engineer

Platform Engineers design, build, operate, and improve foundational technology platforms that enable reliable software delivery and production workloads. The role commonly spans Kubernetes and container orchestration, infrastructure automation, CI/CD, observability, security, integrations, developer experience, and operational reliability.

Top Skills Required

  • Platform architecture
  • Kubernetes administration
  • Container orchestration

Education & Certifications

Typical: Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, information technology, or a related field

Alternative paths:

  • Equivalent professional experience
  • Technical certifications
  • High school diploma or GED for some defense and operations-focused roles