DevEx Platform Engineering

DevEx Platform Engineering optimizes developer experience by applying product thinking and user-centered design to Internal Developer Platforms to build intuitive, self-service workflows that reduce cognitive load and improve developer productivity.

Devex platform engineering

What does a DevEx platform engineer do?

The DevEx platform engineer is a key role within your platform engineering team. They operate with a developer-first mindset, creating intuitive self-service experiences that enhance productivity and reduce friction.

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Infrastructure Platform Engineering

Infrastructure Platform Engineering (IPE) transforms infrastructure into a self-service product, enhancing efficiency, automation, security, and developer experience.

AI Platform Engineering

AI platform engineering is the sub-discipline focused on designing and operating Internal Developer Platforms (IDPs) that use artificial intelligence to enhance developer experience, and productivity, and drive automation and standardization.

Platform Leadership

Platform Leadership defines and executes platform strategy, aligning technical vision with business outcomes, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver Internal Developer Platforms (IDPs) that drive productivity, standardization, and organizational efficiency.

Security Platform Engineering

Security platform engineering is the discipline of embedding security into the foundational layers of platform engineering by ensuring that security is a continuous, integrated part of the Internal Developer Platform (IDP).

Data Platform Engineering

Data platform engineering is the discipline of designing and delivering self-service data and AI/ML capabilities as products within Internal Developer Platforms.