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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$499K - $500K+*

Shape the future of system security by architecting robust solutions for edge and gaming appliances. Collaborate across teams to enhance security measures while ensuring high performance and efficienc...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform the future of engineering by driving strategic initiatives that elevate engineering excellence and foster a collaborative culture within our fast-growing team focused on Governance, Risk, an...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $175K *

Unlock potential by leading the resolution of complex reliability issues in a cutting-edge platform. Drive proactive improvements and establish best practices to enhance system resilience, ensuring hi...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $210K *

Transform the architecture of data solutions for a leading data platform. Collaborate with product and engineering teams to enhance data models, ensure integrity, and coach stakeholders across the org...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $225K *

Pioneer innovative AWS infrastructure solutions while managing EKS lifecycle, ensuring data governance, and driving cross-functional collaboration to support enterprise growth and compliance audit rea...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$185K - $297K *

Drive a team of engineers to deliver innovative solutions and foster a high-performance culture by empowering individuals to excel and aligning technical execution with business objectives, ensuring i...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$116K - $145K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in cloud platforms and financial operations. Lead a multi-disciplinary crew to enhance software delivery with a focus on security, scalability, and cost efficienc...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$246K - $339K *

Accelerate your career as you lead the architecture for CI/CD systems, enhancing delivery and deployment processes across a vast, global engineering platform while driving innovation with AI tooling i...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Empower your career by leading and scaling a multidisciplinary engineering team in full-stack and data engineering. Drive impact through collaboration and technical excellence, ensuring quality and in...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform your career by leading cross-functional teams to deliver innovative software solutions. Drive engineering excellence, mentor talent, and enhance collaboration while ensuring high-quality, sc...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$123K - $166K *

Drive the development and reliability of a cloud-based platform environment. Collaborate across teams to enhance CI/CD, manage Kubernetes clusters, and ensure secure and scalable operations while ment...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $185K *

Join a hands-on leadership role to enhance platform infrastructure and tooling, guiding a team to deliver reliable and automated solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally and drive efficiency through...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$193K - $230K *

Lead our regional Sales Engineering team to drive customer success, operational excellence, and strategic growth. Collaborate with key stakeholders to enhance technical capabilities and ensure alignme...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $180K *

Shape your career by leading the development of advanced healthcare analytics solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect scalable ML and AI applications, while mentoring junior en...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Grow your career with a role that drives innovation in electrical design for data centers. Oversee project activities, develop design standards, and implement energy-efficient systems while leading a...

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Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$180K - $220K *

Take ownership of engineering excellence by leading a senior team in enhancing systems and architecture that support scalable financial transactions while ensuring compliance and quality in a fast-pac...

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Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Engineer robust IT infrastructure solutions across M365 and Azure. Collaborate with leaders to design secure architectures, streamline operations, and implement innovative technologies. Drive automati...

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Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead our cyber security team to enhance software and infrastructure security across cloud platforms, ensuring robust protections for systems serving emergency services globally and guiding developers...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead and mentor Agile software engineering teams, driving innovation and delivery for core platform services. Foster collaboration, guide architectural strategy, and enhance development using AI tools...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Take ownership of engineering leadership for a team focused on building secure, distributed systems in Go. Guide the development of proxy and control-plane platforms, translating product roadmaps into...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Help us build core platform services and frameworks that drive high-scale applications, enabling seamless financial workflows and real-time data processing for millions. Join a fast-paced environment...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Drive the vision for a high-impact Data Engineering Practice, leading strategy, P&L, talent, and client engagement to transform enterprise data into strategic assets and AI-ready infrastructure...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $160K *

Lead and grow a distributed team of data professionals to architect, deploy, and maintain robust ML systems and data infrastructures, enhancing user engagement and driving business outcomes for a glob...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Empower teams by designing robust, scalable systems and shared libraries that enhance product development across the organization, while ensuring high-quality architecture and fostering a collaborativ...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Elevate your career as you design and build scalable systems that empower engineering teams. Collaborate with product teams to create high-quality APIs and infrastructure, driving technical excellence...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.