Ralliant

Principal Platform Engineer

United States full-time Senior $104,300 - $193,700
full-time Senior level Technology & IT Salary listed Curated
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About the role

Job Summary:
Location: Beaverton, OR or Raleigh, NC
We are seeking a Principal Platform Engineer to design, build, and implement scalable, secure infrastructure solutions across commercial and CMMC Level 2 environments. This is a highly hands-on role focused on solving complex infrastructure challenges, developing reusable platform capabilities, and driving automation across cloud and hybrid environments at scale.
This role is ideal for engineers who prefer building and solving complex problems over producing static architecture artifacts.
Responsibilities:

Design and implement scalable infrastructure solutions across AWS, on-prem, and hybrid environments

Build and maintain reusable Infrastructure as Code (IaC) modules and platform components

Develop and enforce secure-by-design solutions aligned to CMMC Level 2 and enterprise security requirements

Partner with Security Architecture and GRC to translate security and compliance requirements into implementable controls

Lead the implementation of network segmentation, identity integration, logging, and monitoring solutions

Drive adoption of automation-first practices, including CI/CD pipelines and Policy as Code (PaC)

Solve complex platform and infrastructure challenges through hands-on engineering and rapid iteration

Contribute to and refine platform standards, patterns, and reference implementations through working code

Support and mentor engineering teams on best practices for infrastructure, automation, and platform design

Evaluate and integrate new technologies (including AI-enabled platforms) with a focus on practical implementation and risk alignment

Required Qualifications:

8+ years in cloud engineering, platform engineering, or infrastructure roles

Strong hands-on experience designing and building in AWS (multi-account environments preferred)

Deep experience with Terraform or similar IaC tools

Strong understanding of networking, identity, and security implementation

Experience implementing solutions in regulated or compliance-driven environments (CMMC, NIST, etc.)

Experience building and integrating CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure

Strong scripting or programming skills (Python, Bash, or similar)

Proven ability to take solutions from design through implementation and operation

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in hybrid environments (on-prem + cloud)

Familiarity with DevOps and platform engineering operating models

Experience implementing zero trust or modern security architectures

Experience integrating infrastructure platforms with enterprise systems (e.g., identity providers, ITSM, monitoring)

Exposure to container platforms and Kubernetes

Core Competencies

Systems thinking and platform design mindset

Ability to balance long-term architecture with practical delivery

Strong written and verbal executive communication

Player-coach mentality: willing to design and build

High ownership and bias for automation

Ralliant Corporation Overview
Ralliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthroughs to life — faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission-critical advancements across industries, enabling real-world impact where it matters most. At Ralliant we’re building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.
We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at .

Bonus or Equity
This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.
Pay Range
The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 104300.00-193700.00
Is this role subject to ITAR?
The essential duties of this position require adherence to U.S. Government export control regulations. Accordingly, candidates must either be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) or be prepared to collaborate with the company in securing the necessary U.S. government export authorizations. While the company encourages all interested applicants to apply, please be aware that ongoing employment is dependent upon obtaining the appropriate government export authorizations.
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  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Principal Platform Engineer role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Ralliant?
  3. Which of API integration, Python and Principal have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. How have you led people, improved a process, or made a hard decision in a previous role?
  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

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  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

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  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
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I am interested in the Principal Platform Engineer role because I can bring practical experience in API integration, Python and Principal, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Ralliant needs from this hire.

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