Principal Platform Engineer

Company: PMG
Location: Dallas
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description We are PMG Named Ad Age Best Places to Work for 11 years in a row and Fast Company Best Workplaces for Innovators since 2022, PMG is a global independent marketing services and technology company that seeks to inspire people and brands that anything is possible. Driven by shared success, PMG leverages business strategy and transformation, creative, media, and insights—as well as its proprietary operating system, Alli—to deliver cutting-edge digital solutions and innovative media strategies. Our team comprises over 900 employees globally, and our work for ambitious brands like Apple, Nike, Sephora, Experian, Therabody, Best Western Hotels & Resorts, Creed Fragrances, BNY, Intuit, CKE Restaurants, Travelex, and Whole Foods spans 85 countries. Who You'll Be Working With As a Principal Platform Engineer at PMG, you'll be part of a thoughtful, forward-thinking engineering team that's passionate about building scalable, secure, and developer-friendly infrastructure. You'll collaborate closely with software engineers, data teams, and technical leaders to shape the foundation our products are built on—helping teams move faster without sacrificing reliability or security. You'll also partner with senior leadership across Engineering and Technology to align infrastructure strategy with evolving business goals, ensuring our systems grow sustainably and intelligently alongside our clients and teams. Whether you're designing cloud architecture, mentoring fellow engineers, or introducing new technologies to improve how we work, your impact will be felt across the organization. Here, problem-solving is collaborative, curiosity is celebrated, and every voice has a seat at the table. If you're energized by innovation, inspired by scale, and excited to help define the future of platform engineering, you'll feel right at home as a Principal Platform Engineer at PMG. What You Will Do Shape the long-term vision for PMG's cloud platform, defining a strategic roadmap that ensures our infrastructure scales securely, reliably, and in lockstep with business needs. Architect and evolve our AWS environments using Terraform and managed services like ECS, Lambda, RDS, and S3—balancing performance, security, and cost-efficiency. Design, build, and maintain platform tooling that improves developer workflows and empowers teams to ship faster with confidence. Champion best practices in CI/CD, reliability, and observability—leading efforts to improve deployment automation, incident response, and platform resiliency. Partner with engineering and technical leadership to evaluate and adopt emerging technologies that keep our stack modern and our teams productive. Lead cross-functional projects that support infrastructure adoption, helping development teams align with platform standards while maintaining autonomy. Act as a trusted escalation point during critical incidents, bringing calm, clarity, and a commitment to long-term solutions. Mentor and support senior engineers across the organization, nurturing a culture of curiosity, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement. Advocate for infrastructure security and compliance—ensuring our platform is designed with trust, safety, and sustainability at its core. What You Will Bring 8 years of experience in software, infrastructure, or platform engineering, including experience in technical leadership, with a bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience. Deep expertise in cloud infrastructure, with proven hands-on experience in AWS; AWS Professional-level certification is a plus. Proficiency in infrastructure-as-code practices, with strong command of Terraform or similar tools to support scalable, secure, and repeatable infrastructure. Strong programming skills in Python, Golang, and/or Node.js to build automation and internal platform tooling. In-depth knowledge of Linux systems, Bash scripting, and core systems tooling to support low-level debugging and configuration. Experience designing and managing containerized workloads using ECS, ECR, and related orchestration services. Broad hands-on experience with core AWS services including VPC, EC2, RDS, S3, and Lambda, with a strong focus on system architecture and operational excellence. Advanced understanding of cloud security, including IAM design, least privilege principles, and compliance-aware infrastructure design. Familiarity with CI/CD tooling such as GitHub Actions or CircleCI, and experience architecting multi-cloud or multi-account environments is preferred. Strong grasp of AWS networking concepts, including VPC architecture and Transit Gateway configuration. A commitment to curiosity and adaptability as a Continual Learner, staying at the forefront of platform and cloud innovation while prioritizing scalable solutions that empower internal teams. A dedication to People-Focused leadership, fostering collaboration, innovation, and professional growth by Leading by Example and nurturing strong relationships that empower others to excel. Preferred Skills & Experience Experience architecting multi-cloud or multi-account infrastructure. Familiarity with modern CI/CD tooling (GitHub Actions, CircleCI, etc.). Networking knowledge in AWS (VPC design, Transit Gateway, etc.). Experience leading technical strategy in a high-growth environment. What We Offer Professional Development : Take advantage of our learning and development programs, mentorship opportunities, and career advancement support. Generous Time Off : Enjoy generous paid time off and holiday allowances to recharge and spend time with loved ones. Parental Leave : We provide paid parental leave to support your family during important life events. Retirement & Pension Plans : Plan for your future with competitive retirement or pension programs, including contribution matching. Fertility and Family Support : Access fertility benefits for all team members and their spouses. Healthcare : Coverage and support for everyday medical expenses and routine care, tailored by geography. Pet Insurance : Protect your pet's health and your finances. Lifestyle Spending Accounts : Enjoy 100% company-funded accounts to promote healthy habits and well-being. Commuter Benefits : Access support for travel and commuting needs, where available. Annual Bonus : All employees are eligible for an annual bonus. Volunteering Opportunities : Receive 8 give-back hours to volunteer in your local communities. AI Enterprise License : Access AI Enterprise accounts and participate in weekly AI training sessions to empower and ensure AI safety. Benefits vary by country, location, and geography to reflect local laws, norms, and expectations. What Sets Us Apart Being part of PMG means joining a company culture that's unmatched in digital. We're dedicated to working hard to serve our employees and clients, delivering value, results, and innovation—which often requires true grit and agility. We believe in taking care of ourselves and each other to continuously improve in every way. In alignment with our core values to be inclusive and always change for the better, PMG is committed to creating a more diverse and inclusive culture, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that we only change for the better by bringing diverse perspectives to our company. PMG recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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