Director of DevOps Jobs

Explore Director of DevOps opportunities for experienced technology leaders ready to shape how organizations build, deploy, and operate software. These senior roles combine strategic planning with technical leadership across cloud infrastructure, automation, platform engineering, and site reliability. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping you find leadership opportunities aligned with your expertise.

What Does a Director of DevOps Do?

A Director of DevOps sets the vision for reliable, secure, and efficient software delivery. Responsibilities often include leading DevOps and platform teams, improving CI/CD pipelines, managing cloud and infrastructure strategy, and partnering with engineering, security, and product leaders. Directors also establish operational standards, track service performance, guide incident response, and develop talent across their organizations.

Skills and Experience Employers Seek

Employers commonly look for substantial experience in DevOps, software engineering, infrastructure, or site reliability engineering, along with a record of leading teams and delivering organization-wide improvements. Useful expertise may include AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud; infrastructure as code; containers and Kubernetes; observability; security and compliance; and modern CI/CD practices. Strong communication, financial planning, prioritization, and change-management skills are also important.

Career Opportunities and Compensation

Director of DevOps roles can be found across technology, financial services, healthcare, retail, and other industries investing in digital products and cloud operations. Depending on company size, location, and scope, a director may lead several teams or oversee a broad platform organization. Browse Ladders for vetted professional openings with salaries of $100,000 or more, and compare roles by responsibilities, industry, and work arrangement.

How to Find the Right Director of DevOps Role

Highlight measurable outcomes on your resume, such as faster release cycles, improved availability, reduced cloud costs, or stronger security controls. Clarify the scale of the teams, platforms, and budgets you have managed, and tailor your experience to each employer’s priorities. Use Ladders to explore Director of DevOps jobs and identify opportunities that fit your leadership goals.

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$114K - $156K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $210K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$168K - $181K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

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$150K - $180K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $240K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$115K - $145K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $220K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Director of DevOps do?question toggle

    A Director of DevOps leads teams and strategy for software delivery, cloud infrastructure, automation, platform engineering, and operational reliability. The role typically includes setting standards, improving delivery pipelines, managing performance and risk, and collaborating with senior leaders.

  • What qualifications are common for Director of DevOps jobs?question toggle

    Employers generally seek significant experience in DevOps, software engineering, infrastructure, or site reliability, plus a history of leading teams and complex initiatives. Cloud platforms, CI/CD, Kubernetes, infrastructure as code, security, and strong leadership skills are often valued.

  • How much do Director of DevOps jobs pay?question toggle

    Compensation varies by employer, location, industry, and role scope. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; review each listing for its specific salary range and compensation details.

  • Where can I find Director of DevOps jobs?question toggle

    Search Ladders for Director of DevOps openings across industries and locations. Review job requirements, salary information, and work arrangements to find positions that match your experience and preferences.

  • How can I stand out when applying for a Director of DevOps role?question toggle

    Show measurable business and technical results, such as improved deployment frequency, uptime, security posture, or infrastructure efficiency. Describe your leadership scope, cloud and platform expertise, and experience partnering with engineering, security, and executive teams.