Find Top Director of Platform Engineering Jobs at Ladders

With Ladders, you can discover lucrative Director of Platform Engineering opportunities that allow you to take your career to the next level. Each job has been thoroughly examined to ensure that it offers at least $100k per year.

Why Choose a Career as a Director of Platform Engineering?

A Director of Platform Engineering is a key role in any company. They are responsible for the overarching strategy of an organization's platform development and oversee the work of multiple engineering teams.

Qualifications Needed for Director of Platform Engineering Jobs

Most Director of Platform Engineering roles require a minimum of a bachelor's degree in a related technical field, such as Computer Science or Engineering. Proven experience in software development and team management are also typically required.

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$212K - $300K *

Champion a forward-thinking platform engineering strategy, guiding multiple teams in enhancing developer experience, AI integration, and infrastructure reliability to align with organizational goals a...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$141K - $184K *

Champion a team driving platform engineering excellence, ensuring robust AI-native practices and efficient delivery. You'll manage projects, coach engineers, and elevate architectural standards to emp...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of cloud technology by designing secure, compliant platforms on AWS with a focus on developer experience and regulatory standards. Your expertise will drive innov...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $180K *

Elevate digital transformation by leading platform engineering practices. Oversee P&L, shape market strategies, and build client relationships while fostering engineering excellence and talent develop...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$206K - $275K *

Champion innovative developer experiences to empower engineers through effective CI/CD, tooling, and AI integration, driving productivity and measurable outcomes across the software lifecycle...

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Shape the future of product engineering by leading talented teams, setting delivery expectations, and fostering a culture of quality. Drive alignment between engineering, product, and architecture whi...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$187K - $234K *

Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team to enhance platform capabilities, driving accountability and owner-ship in delivering reliable and effective engineering solutions across the organizati...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$190K - $250K *

Join a team that drives innovative engineering solutions for clinical trials. Lead a talented organization, reshape technology strategy, and enhance operational efficiency while delivering impactful A...

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Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $230K *

Empower your engineering team by managing roadmap execution, optimizing agile processes, and fostering collaboration. Use your SaaS expertise to lead diverse teams in delivering high-quality data-driv...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$139K - $183K *

Innovate and build resilient cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines at scale, enhancing developer efficiency across multiple teams while ensuring security and compliance in a health tech environment...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$137K - $244K *

Elevate production environments by serving as the key technical liaison for product teams. Optimize containerization processes and collaborate closely with platform teams to ensure seamless integratio...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $200K *

Unlock potential by leading platform engineering to develop and manage resilient, secure, and high-availability IT solutions. Collaborate across teams while ensuring platform reliability and advancing...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$230K - $240K *

Join a team that's redefining cloud infrastructure by leading engineering teams to deliver scalable, innovative solutions in a remote-first environment. Enhance our technology landscape while fosterin...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Transform product engineering by leading diverse teams to build best-in-class infrastructure. Drive operational excellence and partner across departments to enhance workflows and leverage AI, ensuring...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $190K *

Lead the development of robust cloud platform solutions, enhance deployment automation, and mentor engineers. Drive scalable, secure infrastructure initiatives while collaborating effectively across t...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$197K - $221K *

Champion client-focused technical delivery by leading multidisciplinary teams, ensuring exceptional design quality and project success. Oversee the entire project lifecycle from concept to execution w...

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6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$228K - $315K *

Lead and grow a high-performing team focused on mobile platform strategy, ensuring a seamless and engaging experience for users. Collaborate across functions to drive innovation and redefine mobile ca...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $180K *

Innovate the frontend landscape at Vanta by defining technical strategies, establishing best practices, and enhancing team collaboration to drive operational excellence and high-quality product develo...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$216K - $270K *

Lead transformative engineering initiatives, driving reliability and scalability across our hosting platform, while mentoring a high-performing team and managing critical customer escalations for thou...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$193K - $242K *

Transform the infrastructure of over 700,000 websites as an engineering leader. Drive the technical vision for a high-traffic hosting platform, mentoring teams and ensuring reliability, scalability, a...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$195K - $270K *

Pioneer the future of cloud infrastructure by leading a hands-on team to enhance developer enablement and operational efficiency, ensuring scalable AI-native solutions that drive business success and...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$197K - $221K *

Transform your career by leading state-of-the-art electrical infrastructure initiatives for hyperscale and colocation data centers. Drive technical excellence and seamless execution across multiple hi...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$197K - $221K *

Champion innovation in electrical engineering leadership, guiding project execution and ensuring technical excellence in cutting-edge data center developments while optimizing reliability and energy e...

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6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$263K - $341K *

Shape the future by leading the design and integration of internal systems, unifying business workflows and advancing AI capabilities, while managing teams to solve operational challenges with precisi...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $180K *

Shape the future of cloud platforms by defining strategic visions and driving the evolution of infrastructure, aligning technical direction with customer needs and emerging AI trends to optimize perfo...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Director of Platform Engineering do?question toggle

    A Director of Platform Engineering oversees the development and management of platforms in a company, guides strategy development, and ensures efficient operation of engineering teams.

  • What skills are needed for a Director of Platform Engineering job?question toggle

    Technical knowledge in software development, leadership skills, team management, and strategic planning are key skills for this role.

  • How much can I expect to earn as a Director of Platform Engineering?question toggle

    Salaries vary widely depending on experience and location. However, all jobs listed at Ladders pay over $100k per year.

  • What qualifications do I need to be a Director of Platform Engineering?question toggle

    Typically, these roles require a bachelor's degree in a related technical field and significant experience in software development and team management.