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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$150K - $180K *

Build and lead engineering execution to scale core platforms and develop AI products, ensuring data integrity and operational efficiency while collaborating closely with finance, operations, and sales...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Join a team that's redefining industry standards by scaling core systems and driving AI-enabled product innovations. Lead engineering execution and enhance operational workflows while collaborating cl...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform the engineering landscape by leading a dynamic team to scale core systems and drive innovation in AI-powered solutions, ensuring data integrity while automating operations to enhance custome...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$123K - $160K *

Pioneer innovative deployment patterns and tooling for secure, efficient application delivery. Collaborate across teams to enhance developer experience and drive AI adoption, ensuring reliable operati...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$175K - $190K *

Champion innovative AI integration and optimize backend systems to enhance platform performance. Collaborate with teams to develop scalable solutions and mentor engineers while driving advancements in...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $240K *

Drive innovative data solutions by building scalable platforms that enhance operational efficiency and support data-driven decisions, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet evolving p...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of engineering infrastructure! You will lead a talented team, ensuring operational excellence while driving innovation to enhance productivity and reliability acr...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$184K - $231K *

Join a team that's redefining software engineering by leading a transformative initiative to modernize an equity platform. Drive AI-driven development, oversee cross-functional teams, and ensure deliv...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of infrastructure and software development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, build, and operate scalable Kubernetes-native platforms that supp...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform security engineering practices by building resilient systems that enhance and automate security workflows, ensuring smooth operation across multiple environments while integrating AI-assiste...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead and optimize IT Infrastructure and End User Services, ensuring scalability and security. Collaborate with stakeholders to define strategies, manage resources, and oversee system operations suppor...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$208K - $429K *

Elevate data-driven decision-making by architecting core data ecosystems. Drive impactful analytics solutions, establish governance policies, and mentor engineers to enhance productivity and innovatio...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$208K - $429K *

Transform data ecosystems by leading strategic initiatives for data warehouses, analytics tools, and governance, driving impactful solutions for complex business challenges at scale while mentoring en...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Pioneer innovative solutions in data center operations, ensuring optimal performance of compute, storage, and GPU platforms. Collaborate across teams to enhance reliability and efficiency while drivin...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in optimizing server hardware and GPU platforms, ensuring peak performance and reliability in data center operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive improvements and...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Empower our team by designing and managing cloud-native platforms, CI/CD pipelines, and automation solutions. Collaborate across engineering and security teams to enhance developer experience and plat...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $190K *

Optimize reliability strategies from LCM failure studies to customer sign-off. Lead a team, design qualification processes, and drive system-level improvements while presenting findings to clients in...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of reliability and security for enterprise-grade platforms by defining SLOs, managing incidents, and implementing AI-native operations in a hands-on, senior technical role that ensure...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$207K - $300K *

Inspire innovation as you lead software architecture and development for Arm/X86-based server platforms, driving collaboration across teams to optimize solutions, mentor talent, and shape industry sta...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $141K *

Help us engineer robust cloud solutions that enhance operational efficiency, drive innovation, and support our technology initiatives while collaborating with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot an...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $170K *

Transform member engagement by leading a multidisciplinary team to build a robust communication platform, leveraging data and predictive models to enhance health outcomes through personalized, timely...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $200K *

Champion engineering excellence in women's healthcare by leading AI-focused development and technical strategy. Drive innovation and collaboration, ensuring scalable solutions while fostering a high-p...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$175K - $219K *

Elevate engineering excellence by guiding technical strategy and best practices across teams. Lead architectural vision, ensure reliability and security, and foster collaboration to build a cutting-ed...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $195K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build and enhance a robust API platform, ensuring seamless integration and dependable authorization for multi-tenant applications while driving production ad...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate data governance modernization by administering and enhancing the Collibra Data Intelligence Platform, focusing on operational models and automated workflows to create a well-governed data e...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 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.