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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$175K - $210K *

Transform infrastructure engineering by leading a global team to develop and implement design standards for AI factories, ensuring consistency and efficiency across projects while driving innovation a...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $185K *

Drive technical excellence by developing standards and processes for commissioning, ensuring consistent execution across projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance workforce capabili...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $115K *

Manage the build promotion and deployment processes across teams, ensuring seamless coordination and communication. Drive resolution of project conflicts while overseeing incident triage to maintain s...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$175K - $195K *

Lead the design and implementation of high-availability AWS infrastructures using IaC. Collaborate closely in Agile sprints, manage CI/CD pipelines, and optimize containerized applications to ensure r...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate strategic R&D initiatives while leading a diverse team across locations. Drive growth opportunities with key defense and intelligence customers by managing contracts and fostering collaboratio...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$220K - $300K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

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United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$116K - $128K *

Champion operational excellence in data center engineering, leading a team to ensure reliability and performance across critical systems, while driving maintenance initiatives and compliance with safe...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $110K *

Transform software delivery by architecting and optimizing CI/CD pipelines. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance integration and deployment workflows for Java and C++ applications, ensuring effic...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing AI development through simulation products. This role blends product management with hands-on customer engagement, driving strategy and roadmap for advanced technolo...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Innovate your career by leading product strategy and execution in AI-driven simulation and autonomy. Collaborate with customers and technical teams to transform complex needs into impactful product so...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$134K - $180K *

Shape the future of our platform by enhancing observability, running Kubernetes, and building developer tools. Collaborate with engineers to ensure system reliability and efficiency while leading inci...

4 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Champion operational excellence by overseeing maintenance strategies for critical data center mechanical systems. Ensure uninterrupted service through effective coordination, safety compliance, and in...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$256K - $356K *

Champion the security of global data center infrastructure by leading strategic initiatives, managing high-impact teams, and driving innovative security architectures to mitigate complex cyber and phy...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $206K *

Shape the enterprise information architecture to connect diverse domains, ensuring trustworthy data governance and robust semantic models that enhance decision-making and operational efficiency across...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $200K *

Innovate and lead the development of a world-class Site Reliability Engineering organization, establishing reliability practices and culture across product portfolios while driving organizational tran...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $145K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of cloud infrastructure by leading engineering efforts for a cutting-edge Operational Decisioning Platform. Drive innovation, enhance developer experience, and en...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

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

$95K - $115K *

Elevate project delivery by leading cross-functional teams in Interactive Response Technology, ensuring client satisfaction and timely execution while managing risks and fostering continuous improveme...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $180K *

Transform identity governance at scale by leading the SailPoint ISC platform. Drive strategy, architecture, and compliance across global operations while collaborating with cross-functional teams to e...

Brooklyn, NYRemote

1 week ago

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

$140K - $160K *

Shape enterprise transformation by driving high-priority initiatives, collaborating with business leaders to develop integrated plans and measurable outcomes, while ensuring sustainable practices and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $160K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive high-priority initiatives, transforming ambiguous challenges into actionable plans and measurable outcomes, while ensuring alignment and accountability...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$148K - $266K *

Drive the establishment and maintenance of DevSecOps environments, collaborating with engineering teams to optimize application deployment and performance. Manage Kubernetes clusters and automate secu...

2 weeks ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Unlock your potential by designing and maintaining cloud infrastructure, ensuring high availability and security for applications. Collaborate with a dynamic team to implement best practices in a fast...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.

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    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.