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Platform Engineer

IT & Technology

Platform engineers design and operate internal developer platforms for software teams. They automate infrastructure, standardise deployment pipelines, and enable self-service for developers. A highly sought-after profile in the Swiss tech industry.

Entry
~CHF 95'000
CHF 7'917/Mt.
Mid
~CHF 130'000
CHF 10'833/Mt.
Senior
~CHF 200'000
CHF 16'667/Mt.

Approximate values — salaries may vary by region, employer and experience.

📚 Education
LevelUniversity of Applied Sciences
Duration48 months

Your path to Platform Engineer

Secondary School

You are here

Decision
Apprenticeship + BMS → UASHigh School → UAS (with internship)FMS + Baccalaureate → UAS
Preparation3–5 years

Vocational or specialized baccalaureate

University of Applied Sciences3 years

Bachelor's degree

Optional: Master UAS1.5–2 years
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Career Start

Bachelor/Master

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Starting salary: CHF 95'000/year
Academic Requirements
🔢 Mathematics7/10
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🔬 Science5/10
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💻 IT10/10
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🔧 Manual1/10
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🎨 Artistic2/10
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📊 Ratings
⚖️ Work-Life-Balance7/10
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🎨 Creativity7/10
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🤝 Social Contact6/10
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💪 Physical Demands1/10
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📈 Career Growth8/10
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🔮 Future Outlook7/10
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🔥 Demand (current)8/10
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AI Risk5/10
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