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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$211K - $253K *

Lead the charge in creating an exceptional OpenTelemetry experience, guiding users from uninstrumented workloads to actionable telemetry in Grafana Cloud. Collaborate across teams to simplify onboardi...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $140K *

Pioneer impactful innovations as a Technical Product Manager, bridging product and engineering to drive strategies across healthcare, sports, and retail. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tra...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$131K - $282K *

Contribute to transforming engineering experiences by enhancing development tools and processes. Collaborate with teams to eliminate obstacles, streamline testing, and foster a culture of excellence a...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$220K - $300K *

Join us to lead transformative utility implementations through a collaborative approach, engaging with C-suite executives and managing complex project deliveries across a dedicated internal and extern...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in developing and executing a comprehensive information security program, ensuring compliance with regulations and managing risks across all platforms and services while enhancing secu...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$208K - $260K *

Join a team that's transforming AI initiatives. Lead the architectural design and development of a centralized AI platform, driving technical vision and collaboration across teams to build scalable, s...

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining software compliance advisory by driving strategic client relations, revenue growth, and innovative service offerings. Lead with authority while leveraging a robust delive...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$215K - $225K *

Lead the charge in defining Vantage's power generation strategy for scalable, behind-the-meter solutions. Collaborate across teams to drive innovative energy solutions for data centers where utility c...

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6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $230K *

Partner with us to drive product strategy and innovation in mobility, leading a dynamic team across autonomous tech, software, and data analytics, while ensuring customer-first development and excepti...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$170K - $190K *

Innovate and lead as a hands-on technical expert, shaping next-gen document management systems. Drive architecture and collaboration across diverse teams, enhancing scalability, reliability, and lever...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Elevate your career by owning critical components of our AI-driven product. Lead design and delivery, set quality benchmarks, and foster the growth of junior engineers while collaborating with founder...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Lead the charge in transforming a mature B2B SaaS platform by owning the technical roadmap, driving architectural decisions, and integrating AI workflows. Be the sole engineering authority while enhan...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $110K *

Unlock potential by enhancing modeling and coordination skills to deliver precise construction documents. Collaborate with engineers and project teams while gaining independence in project execution a...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$145K - $200K *

Join a dynamic team to build and maintain scalable systems for real-time feature delivery. Drive projects from design to deployment while collaborating across functions to enhance software performance...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$168K - $200K *

Transform your career by building and operating a resilient, scalable data platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance cloud infrastructure for critical data and ML workloads, ensurin...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Accelerate progress at our AI practice by directly driving growth strategies, developing market offerings, and building strategic partnerships to enhance capabilities and market reach in federal and c...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$188K - $276K *

Accelerate strategic product development by leading cross-functional teams to drive innovative KYC solutions. Engage with stakeholders to refine user experiences and meet compliance standards while op...

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6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$151K - $216K *

Unlock your potential by leading a dynamic engineering team to deliver innovative solutions, drive technical excellence, and foster collaboration while serving the U.S. Government in a hybrid work env...

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Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$130K - $150K *

Elevate your career by driving development and operational excellence of cutting-edge cloud storage solutions, collaborating across teams to deliver high-performance, resilient systems, and shaping th...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K *

Lead the development of a high-impact PMO, driving cross-functional program success and operational excellence. Own planning, coordination, and team empowerment to ensure predictable delivery aligned...

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$133K - $173K *

Lead the charge in managing cross-functional software teams, driving innovation and performance across multiple domains while optimizing the software development life cycle for enhanced product delive...

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4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the design and development of high-performance retirement applications, optimizing business logic with Oracle PL/SQL and Java. Collaborate with teams to deliver scalable solutions while mentoring...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Shape customer success by harnessing deep networking expertise and sales acumen. Collaborate with Account Executives to drive new business, ensure technical alignment, and create scalable solutions wh...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$201K - $268K *

Join a team that's driving innovative solutions in networking and security. Collaborate closely with sales teams to lead technical discovery, design solutions, and influence product directions, ensuri...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$254K - $297K *

Elevate customer experiences by diagnosing and resolving complex technical challenges. Contribute directly to product engineering initiatives while collaborating with strategic customers and internal...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.