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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$115K - $155K *

Empower our renewable energy initiatives by leading electrical engineering projects, providing expertise in system studies and substation design to deliver innovative solutions while mentoring junior...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$177K - $257K *

Advance internal AI platforms, enabling efficient engineering workflows for scalable AI agents. Collaborate with teams to build and enhance tools that increase productivity and reduce toil across the...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$123K - $166K *

Lead the charge in platform engineering and application support. Collaborate with development teams to streamline deployment processes, ensuring secure and efficient operation within Kubernetes enviro...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$129K - $210K *

Join us to drive innovation in data architecture as you lead technical strategies for our enterprise data platform. Collaborate across teams to enhance platform reliability and security while mentorin...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $227K *

Advance your career by leading a high-performing team focused on SEO and AI-driven search strategies. You'll develop a comprehensive optimization framework that drives impactful results across all dig...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $127K *

Advocate for cloud innovation, optimizing client onboarding and IT deployment. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure effective solution implementation across Microsoft Azure, AWS, and Linux environ...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Accelerate your impact as you take ownership of a production-grade AI platform, drive automation projects, and ensure governance across diverse business units, collaborating closely with leadership on...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate next-gen AI and cloud hardware systems by leading architecture for high-performance networking platforms, integrating compute and networking technologies to meet evolving customer demands, whi...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$130K - $155K *

Engineer scalable infrastructure for backbone POPs and ILA sites. Collaborate on OSP and ISP design, ensuring efficient implementation and vendor engagement while maintaining high design standards for...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $120K *

Transform how teams work by designing and developing innovative internal platforms that enhance efficiency and scalability across 35 countries, enabling effective solutions that save lives and improve...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$72K - $111K *

Lead the administration and maintenance of MS 365 collaboration platforms, ensuring seamless user experiences and compliance. Stay current with platform upgrades and provide troubleshooting support to...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead project planning and execution, ensuring client satisfaction while managing complex projects. Collaborate across teams to deliver results, adapt to shifting priorities, and maintain high-quality...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$122K - $153K *

Transform your career by leading full-stack development initiatives, mentoring teams, and driving innovation. Play a pivotal role in designing and implementing enterprise-grade applications that enhan...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Develop innovative hardware products that enhance smart transportation solutions. Drive strategic ownership, lifecycle leadership, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure seamless integration bet...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$200K - $300K *

Join a dynamic team where you will lead the deployment of operational standards across technology labs. Drive compliance, enhance performance, and manage a professional team to ensure adherence to qua...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$117K - $176K *

Optimize client engagement by managing technology teams, ensuring timely project delivery, and fostering staff development while functioning as a key Azure Architect across multiple clients...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Pioneer streamlined design and engineering processes while supporting project delivery. Manage document control, coordinate multi-discipline reviews, and ensure compliance across a dynamic portfolio...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$130K - $150K *

Advance your career by managing end-to-end site acquisition for diverse real estate projects. Collaborate across teams to drive efficiency, ensure precision, and meet critical deadlines in a high-volu...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$176K - $195K *

Lead the charge in shaping the technical vision for a cutting-edge machine learning platform, collaborating across teams to deliver scalable AI solutions that drive business impact and innovation...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Unlock potential by building and maintaining data scrapers, ensuring data accuracy, and developing Python ETL pipelines. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance data integration within our innovati...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by driving high-quality growth experiences for users. Collaborate across teams to enhance marketing and activation surfaces, while leveraging cutting-edge technology to optimize small...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$388K - $500K+*

Shape the future of TV experiences by designing performance-driven UI architectures, collaborating across teams to enhance developer efficiency and scalability, while delighting millions on various de...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $160K *

Drive innovation and excellence in software development, working on diverse infrastructure projects that enhance internal and external experiences while ensuring system reliability and scalability at...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$144K - $288K *

Accelerate your career as a senior technical authority, leading the architecture and evolution of a scalable, cloud-native data platform while partnering with cross-functional teams to enhance operati...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$159K - $273K *

Lead the future of software engineering by driving architectural modernization, strategic vision, and impactful solutions. Partner with executives and multidisciplinary teams to solve healthcare chall...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.