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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$150K - $180K *

Lead the development and management of a 24/7 Operations Center for autonomous machines, ensuring safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction while scaling operations across diverse environments and...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Drive the development and leadership of a 24/7 Operations Center overseeing autonomous machines, ensuring safety, productivity, and customer support while scaling operations across diverse environment...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$163K - $277K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$163K - $277K *

Drive operational excellence in cloud services by establishing performance metrics, analyzing incident data, and leading cross-functional teams to enhance reliability and customer experience. Collabor...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$163K - $277K *

Lead operational excellence and service reliability improvement initiatives across cloud services. Collaborate cross-functionally to analyze performance metrics, enhance customer experiences, and redu...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $275K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $275K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $125K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

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

$140K - $165K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $165K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $165K *

Lead and optimize enterprise architecture initiatives, guiding robust platform engineering and AI integration efforts, ensuring alignment with business objectives while mentoring teams to foster innov...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $165K *

Optimize enterprise architectures and engineering workflows by leveraging best practices in software solution design and platform management. Drive innovation and mentoring while aligning technical in...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $165K *

Empower your career by partnering with us to innovate enterprise architecture solutions, leverage cutting-edge AI tools, and guide teams in delivering high-impact projects that align with business pri...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $165K *

Explore a pivotal role in shaping enterprise architecture, driving innovation, and mentoring teams to achieve elevated business capabilities aligned with strategic goals while cultivating a culture of...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$70K - $105K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's transforming government data into seamless operations. As a platform engineer, you will design the data pipelines and AI workflows that empower local governments to serve their comm...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $120K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $280K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$178K - $221K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$191K - $332K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$191K - $332K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$127K - $171K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Join us to lead the design and delivery of complex projects, shaping technical direction and influencing product roadmaps. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences and drive...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.