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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$142K - $186K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing DevOps practices by building and maintaining robust tooling and infrastructure. Collaborate across teams to streamline processes, improve software delivery, a...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in advancing carbon operations by driving MRV strategies, engaging stakeholders, and optimizing wastewater treatment initiatives to ensure effective carbon credit validation and sales...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in carbon operations and wastewater management. You'll lead measurement, reporting, and verification strategies while engaging with stakeholders to enhance projec...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$165K - $190K *

Oversee major construction projects, driving design and execution from start to finish. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver high-quality results on complex, multi-million dollar developments whi...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $150K *

Inspire high-impact construction projects by leading teams in delivering design-build solutions valued from $60M to $250M. Engage with stakeholders and manage schedules, budgets, and quality from conc...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in managing high-value design-build projects, ensuring quality execution from design to completion. Collaborate with diverse teams and mentor staff while maintaining client relationshi...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$155K - $190K *

Lead complex construction projects valued from $60M to $250M. Collaborate with diverse teams, optimize design-build execution, and ensure timely delivery while mentoring project staff and fostering cl...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$155K - $190K *

Build your career by leading high-stakes design-build projects, overseeing budgets from $60M to $250M. Collaborate with diverse teams, ensuring quality execution and client satisfaction while mentorin...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$114K - $234K *

Drive the execution of major equipment coordination and logistics for a data center campus, ensuring alignment with construction and commissioning schedules while managing cross-functional teams to re...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$91K - $151K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic cyber initiatives, managing complex projects, and driving stakeholder engagement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance cybersecurity operations and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Explore a key role in our team as you manage and optimize software deployments, ensuring seamless integration and functionality of critical financial applications for our clients while collaborating w...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential as a Deployment Engineer, responsible for executing software deployments, enhancing CI/CD pipelines, and collaborating with diverse teams for optimal performance in a fast-paced...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$116K - $178K *

Join a team that's dedicated to operational excellence in deal support, driving strategic initiatives and enhancing efficiency within the Global Sales organization. Collaborate with cross-functional t...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$116K - $178K *

Unlock potential by leading the Deal Desk process, enhancing operational efficiency, and driving strategic sales initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support complex transactions an...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$116K - $178K *

Lead the charge in optimizing deal processes and driving operational excellence within a dynamic sales environment, ensuring effective collaboration and strategic support for complex transactions...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$207K - $310K *

Drive strategic initiatives and operational efficiency within a high-growth organization, collaborating across teams to enable executive decision-making and align product strategy with market executio...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$207K - $310K *

Drive operational excellence and strategic initiatives within a fast-paced Data Cloud organization, collaborating closely with senior leadership to enhance decision-making, bridge gaps, and scale the...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$207K - $310K *

Empower your career by partnering with leadership to drive operational excellence, optimize strategy execution, and bridge product and market dynamics within a transformative Data Cloud organization f...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$207K - $310K *

Lead strategic initiatives within a high-velocity team, optimizing business operations and bridging product strategy and execution. Collaborate with executives to enhance decision-making and drive com...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$230K - $290K *

Champion innovation by leading Product Engineering teams to enhance member, clinical, and care delivery experiences. Drive high-quality delivery while staying hands-on with AI-assisted coding workflow...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Transform fundraising operations by building a robust infrastructure that enhances donor experience, drives accountability, and supports strategic growth. Lead CRM governance and data quality initiati...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $200K *

Lead the charge in optimizing top-of-funnel marketing operations, driving measurable pipeline growth through strategic planning, data governance, and team leadership. Collaborate with cross-functional...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$230K - $400K *

Shape the future of identity management by leading authentication, authorization, and identity services across our platform. Focus on creating a secure, efficient, and scalable experience for users an...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$86K - $110K *

Drive success by managing engineering projects, cultivating client relationships, and leading business development efforts. Leverage your expertise to ensure project performance and deliver innovative...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $150K *

Create and execute a comprehensive training strategy to develop a skilled, safety-focused workforce for global data center operations, ensuring operational excellence and compliance through innovative...

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  •   8 - 10 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.

  • 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.