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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$85K - $156K *

Elevate your career by leading end-to-end technical delivery for ServiceNow IRM and SecOps products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business priorities into actionable plans, ens...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$500K+*

Drive end-to-end delivery across technology streams, leading cross-functional teams to ensure alignment, transparency, and success in high-visibility projects. Collaborate with stakeholders and manage...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$500K+*

Lead the end-to-end delivery lifecycle of complex technology projects across diverse teams. Foster collaboration, ensure alignment with objectives, and drive execution while managing client relationsh...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to lead program management initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic goals. Oversee budgets, guide cross-functional teams, and enhance organizational performance through effec...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$135K - $160K *

Support the CISO in executing cybersecurity strategy and overseeing architecture. Lead initiatives for operational effectiveness, risk management, and incident response while collaborating with cross...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$189K - $372K *

Explore innovative GenAI solutions as a senior lead, guiding engineering teams to design, deploy, and scale applications for strategic clients, ensuring quality, efficiency, and collaboration amidst c...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$189K - $372K *

Lead and optimize engineering pods to deploy GenAI solutions. Engage clients as a trusted advisor while managing cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality delivery, technical excellence, and succe...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$189K - $372K *

Lead and influence high-impact GenAI solutions through senior client engagements, guiding cross-functional teams to success while fostering trusted relationships and executing delivery excellence in d...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$189K - $372K *

Lead the charge in deploying innovative GenAI solutions for strategic clients, managing cross-functional teams and influencing senior stakeholders to achieve high-impact results. Drive technical direc...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$189K - $372K *

Champion innovation by leading client-focused engineering pods that develop and deploy GenAI solutions, ensuring delivery excellence and executive alignment while maintaining hands-on technical guidan...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$189K - $372K *

Join a dynamic team to lead strategic AI and engineering initiatives, driving innovative GenAI solutions for top clients. Influence C-suite decisions while managing delivery excellence, fostering team...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$189K - $372K *

Lead innovative GenAI solutions as a senior engineer, driving technical direction and team success, while mentoring talent and fostering client relationships to achieve high-quality deployment in evol...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$189K - $372K *

Lead the charge in deploying GenAI solutions, guiding cross-functional engineering pods, influencing C-suite decisions, and fostering client relationships to ensure successful project execution and sc...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$189K - $372K *

Inspire innovation as a senior practitioner leading GenAI solutions for strategic clients. Collaborate with C-suite leaders, drive technical direction, and mentor teams in hybrid delivery environments...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$189K - $372K *

Lead and architect GenAI solutions by overseeing engineering pods, setting technical direction, and building trusted client relationships. Empower teams to navigate complexities, influence decisions...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$189K - $372K *

Engage with us to lead engineering pods delivering cutting-edge GenAI solutions. You'll influence C-suite decisions while mentoring a talented team, ensuring seamless execution across hybrid environme...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$189K - $372K *

Unlock potential by leading engineering pods to deliver GenAI solutions. Engage with clients, oversee project execution, mentor junior engineers, and drive innovative designs for seamless production d...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$189K - $372K *

Join us to lead engineering pods that develop and deploy GenAI solutions. You'll engage with C-suite executives, influence technical decisions, and mentor teams while ensuring high-quality deliverable...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$189K - $372K *

Empower technical innovation by leading cross-functional teams in developing and deploying GenAI solutions for high-impact clients. Drive strategic direction, remove obstacles, and maintain hands-on e...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$189K - $372K *

Engage with strategic clients as a lead AWS FDE, driving GenAI solutions from prototype to production through hands-on leadership, technical guidance, and executive collaboration, while mentoring team...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$189K - $372K *

Unlock potential by leading engineering teams to create and implement GenAI solutions, driving client engagement and ensuring high-quality delivery in dynamic environments. Shape strategic technical d...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$189K - $372K *

Deliver innovative GenAI solutions by leading engineering pods for strategic clients, optimizing delivery processes, removing blockers, and influencing C-suite decisions with hands-on technical expert...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$189K - $372K *

Unlock your potential as you lead engineering teams driving GenAI solutions, ensuring delivery excellence and client engagement. Guide projects from prototype to production while influencing C-suite l...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$189K - $372K *

Lead the charge in developing GenAI solutions while guiding engineering teams, influencing C-suite decisions, and driving client success through hands-on delivery and strategic planning in a collabora...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$189K - $372K *

Lead the charge in developing and deploying GenAI solutions for key clients, creating strategies and fostering cross-functional collaboration while driving project success from prototype to production...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.