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Platform Engineer
What 189 fast-growing companies ask for — updated October 2026
Across 332 active Platform Engineer postings, Kubernetes is the most-requested skill — in 55% of listings, ahead of Python and AWS. 189 companies are hiring right now, led by Defense Unicorns. 50% of Platform Engineer roles now call for AI skills, and 24% are remote.
332active postings
50%ask for AI skills
24%remote
189companies hiring
Most-demanded skills
| Skill | % of postings | |
|---|---|---|
| Kubernetes | 55% | |
| Python | 53% | |
| AWS | 53% | |
| CI/CD | 50% | |
| Communication | 48% | |
| Terraform | 45% | |
| Artificial Intelligence | 42% | |
| Infrastructure as Code | 33% | |
| DevOps | 31% | |
| Networking | 30% | |
| Collaboration | 30% | |
| GCP | 27% |
Top employers hiring now
| Company | Open roles |
|---|---|
| Defense Unicorns | 12 |
| DoiT | 10 |
| Whatnot | 7 |
| Motive | 6 |
| Supabase | 6 |
| AlphaSense | 6 |