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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$272K - $431K *

Join a leading team to architect and develop next-gen Kubernetes platforms, enhancing cloud and on-prem environments with scalable, resilient solutions for AI and computational workloads across large...

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Build tools and automation to enhance cloud infrastructure reliability and scalability. Collaborate with engineers to optimize platform systems and eliminate operational inefficiencies. Embrace a remo...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Deliver robust cloud security solutions by integrating advanced AWS architectures, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and driving DevSecOps practices in a dynamic, collaborative IT environme...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing engineering efficiency by architecting solutions, streamlining workflows, and fostering collaboration across teams. You'll design reusable components and ment...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$169K - $235K *

Engage with teams to drive impactful product launches, harnessing data and creativity to craft compelling narratives. Lead a diverse team to enhance market presence and optimize growth strategies acro...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $145K *

Empower the mobile delivery landscape by leading CI/CD automation and enhancing engineering practices, while mentoring teams and shaping scalable solutions for high-quality mobile applications across...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$160K - $175K *

Elevate your career by leading architecture and technical design for an AI-driven growth platform, collaborating with cross-functional teams to innovate and optimize product capabilities for governmen...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's redefining B2B automation by architecting an orchestration engine that empowers strategic execution and seamless integration, driving innovation and efficiency in Go-To-Market opera...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$154K - $234K *

Elevate your career by leading teams to build and optimize cutting-edge data platforms, impacting industries worldwide while fostering innovation, collaboration, and growth in a customer-centric envir...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$248K - $310K *

Lead a team tackling high-fidelity code representation in a player-coach role. Drive the integration of coding agents, shape architecture, and enhance developer experience while cultivating a high-per...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$181K - $241K *

Unlock your potential as an engineering manager, guiding a team to build a reliable foundation in AWS, driving automation, and fostering technical excellence to empower infrastructure teams in a growi...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$157K - $212K *

Join a dynamic team to design and optimize scalable logging architectures, driving security-focused logging automation and making an impactful contribution to our security observability at enterprise...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$206K - $224K *

Engineer innovative software solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams. Drive development on product features using Java and agile methodologies to enhance application performance and usa...

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4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Unlock your potential as you empower deployment and automation solutions in high-security environments. Leverage your expertise in DevOps and platform engineering to ensure robust operations across fe...

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2 weeks ago

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

$174K - $218K *

Shape the future of identity verification by leading innovative solutions for KYC and compliance. You will mentor a high-performing engineering team and drive automation while ensuring regulatory adhe...

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5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$156K - $196K *

Transform customer verification by leading the development of our comprehensive Identity Platform. Drive AI automation, manage a skilled team, and ensure compliance across KYC and AML frameworks while...

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5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join as a Director of Software Engineering, leading modernization and strategic development across key product lines while fostering innovation in AI adoption and agile practices. Drive team performan...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $225K *

Shape the future of cybersecurity by developing strategies, leading a team, and ensuring compliance to protect vital infrastructure and client data across a SaaS platform...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Empower a talented SDK engineering team to innovate and deliver seamless, real-time content solutions. Lead developer experience initiatives while fostering a collaborative culture and driving strateg...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead the design and development of mission-critical distributed application architectures. Combine hands-on technical leadership with strategic oversight to create scalable and secure backend systems...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$220K - $275K *

Lead a team of engineers to deliver high-quality software solutions, driving technical direction and fostering team growth. Collaborate with leadership to align engineering efforts with business objec...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$174K - $217K *

Join a team that's reimagining user access patterns while fostering top-tier development. As an Engineering Manager, you'll spearhead security-focused services, leading and mentoring a collaborative t...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$144K - $181K *

Elevate your career by leading engineering teams to innovate user access and security solutions. You will mentor talent, drive technical excellence, and apply modern design practices. Shape the future...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$229K - $337K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of AI development, overseeing model performance and driving impactful solutions through collaboration, innovation, and a human-centered design approach, ensuring hi...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $185K *

Optimize our infrastructure and developer experience by shaping, building, and improving automation and tooling. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational excellence, ensuring fault-tolerance and...

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  •   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.