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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$222K - $334K *

Empower teams by owning the technical vision for a scalable data-product platform, driving architecture and performance across distributed systems while mentoring engineers and ensuring operational ex...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion secure infrastructure solutions by designing and managing cryptographic key systems. Collaborate with teams to implement access controls and policies, ensuring compliance and operational exce...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $190K *

Champion the design and security of scalable infrastructure solutions for cryptographic key management, ensuring compliance and operational excellence while collaborating with teams to implement robus...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Champion security operations by leading a diverse team to implement compliance policies, streamline security processes, and enhance risk management strategies across business units while ensuring data...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$235K - $265K *

Transform the future of technology by managing and optimizing complex systems, ensuring seamless integration and deployment of cutting-edge software and infrastructure in a dynamic environment...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$235K - $265K *

Transform systems through expert administration and integration of survey and geo-location technologies. Collaborate in a dynamic environment, ensuring operational excellence and supporting critical d...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Innovate automation solutions that enhance operational efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and maintain tools and scripts, ensuring seamless integration and robust...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$168K - $285K *

Drive strategic partnerships by shaping and executing initiatives that align with AI and business priorities. Collaborate across teams to develop relationships and deliver measurable outcomes that enh...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $115K *

Help us ensure operational excellence in IT infrastructure by providing ongoing support, monitoring system health, and collaborating across teams to optimize performance and efficiency in a dynamic, i...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead the optimization of infrastructure and tools for software development, enhancing deployment processes and collaboration across teams. Drive efficiencies within cloud and virtual environments for...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$184K - $250K *

Empower innovation by leading cross-functional teams to develop secure, scalable software solutions. Drive best practices in software development while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring high-qua...

6 days ago

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

$209K - $234K *

Lead the design and implementation of cutting-edge technology systems, ensuring project success through collaboration with diverse teams. Oversee all phases from planning to execution, driving quality...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$72K - $135K *

Champion the design and delivery of impactful learning initiatives, ensuring alignment with business needs while enhancing the learner experience across a global Operations organization...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$200K - $260K *

Take ownership of the CI/CD pipeline, enhancing deployment safety and efficiency. Build robust release infrastructure for AI products, ensuring seamless developer experience and security throughout th...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$129K - $174K *

Empower our high-security systems engineering team to innovate and automate robust physical access control solutions, ensuring the health and security of critical infrastructure while delivering excep...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$410K - $450K *

Transform the global data engineering landscape by driving strategy, architecture, and innovation. Lead a high-performing team to build scalable data platforms that empower real-time insights and anal...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$163K - $245K *

Join a team dedicated to advancing global datacenter design excellence. You'll drive innovative mechanical engineering practices, collaborating across regions and disciplines to establish world-class...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $224K *

Shape the future of data center design by leading global mechanical engineering initiatives and ensuring adherence to industry standards across multiple projects, while collaborating with diverse stak...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$136K - $245K *

Join us to lead global mechanical engineering design for datacenter projects, ensuring technical excellence, creative solutions, and strong stakeholder engagement as you shape the future of mission-cr...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform manufacturing quality through the creation of robust test systems, ensuring excellence from hardware development to production. Lead automated frameworks and diagnostics, driving efficiency...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $300K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing robust build systems for high-performance CPU development, ensuring efficient workflows and reliability across design and verification teams...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$127K - $171K *

Take ownership of operational excellence in global ground infrastructure. Drive process improvements, enhance service delivery, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$166K - $238K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead Cloud Operations Engineering, fostering growth and reliability while optimizing cloud infrastructure for mission-critical government services. Drive automation and best...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$166K - $238K *

Transform cloud operations by leading a skilled team focused on reliability, automation, and continuous improvement. Collaborate across departments to optimize performance and ensure mission-critical...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$166K - $238K *

Lead a dynamic team of Cloud Engineers and DevOps professionals, fostering a culture of reliability and continuous improvement while overseeing cloud operations and infrastructure management for missi...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

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.