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 *

Lead and grow a dynamic Platform Engineering team, driving technical direction and execution of business-critical systems. Collaborate across multiple functions to build scalable platforms and achieve...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$276K - $384K *

Drive a strategic vision for security operations, leading high-performing teams to enhance customer experiences and foster cross-functional partnerships in Cloud products while ensuring operational ex...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a fast-paced environment where you'll lead the development of a cutting-edge model serving platform, mentor engineers, and drive high-performance AI infrastructure innovation, directly impacting...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$198K - $326K *

Lead and optimize a high-performing engineering team to shape LinkedIn's foundational compute infrastructure, driving innovation and excellence in large-scale systems and cloud-native technologies for...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$159K - $207K *

Unlock potential by leading IT Infrastructure operations, ensuring reliable delivery while managing risks and team performance. Drive architectural standards and strategic platform initiatives, foster...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$171K - $225K *

Drive progress at the forefront of systems engineering by analyzing user requirements and leading design initiatives. Collaborate closely with teams to integrate cutting-edge technology and ensure sys...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$307K - $427K *

Drive innovation in Ads engineering workflows using AI to optimize performance and resource efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create a robust AI-powered infrastructure that enhanc...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Innovate by leading software engineering excellence and AI adoption; manage cross-functional teams to develop impactful tech solutions while maintaining hands-on involvement with proof-of-concept proj...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$220K - $320K *

Lead and architect a high-performing software team, driving innovation and technical vision across all layers of software engineering, from backend systems to UI, while ensuring operational impact and...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$108K - $125K *

Elevate your skills by implementing and maintaining cloud-based IT infrastructure, collaborating with teams to optimize systems, ensuring operational stability, and leveraging Microsoft technologies f...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Champion the creation of a unified platform that empowers product, data, and ML teams to deliver reliable, observable, and efficient systems without manual intervention. Leverage software and infrastr...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$231K - $323K *

Drive technical strategy for a cutting-edge Experience Management Platform, leading a team to modernize systems and enhance user experiences across multiple brands while ensuring operational excellenc...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $240K *

Lead the design and operation of secure cloud infrastructure, enhancing reliable deployment patterns across multiple environments, while collaborating with teams to ensure consistency and operational...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Grow your career by designing and developing scalable backend systems while leveraging AWS and big data technologies to ensure high-performance, secure infrastructure that supports data-driven solutio...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$323K - $336K *

Drive developer productivity and AI tooling projects to enhance the software development lifecycle, collaborating with multiple engineering teams while mentoring senior engineers and influencing techn...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$323K - $336K *

Join a high-impact team to revolutionize developer productivity through AI, enhancing the software development lifecycle for 500+ engineers. Play a crucial leadership role driving technical vision and...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Unlock potential by joining an innovative Systems/Hardware team to drive system validation, enhance hardware reliability, and collaborate cross-functionally to optimize data center performance and pro...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform platform operations through automation and AI. Collaborate with teams to enhance monitoring, optimize performance, and drive operational excellence in a fast-paced environment focused on gro...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead a high-performing team to build and scale AI-powered healthcare infrastructure while driving technical excellence across multiple product teams, balancing reliability and developer experience in...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$175K - $210K *

Empower innovation in AI cloud solutions by owning product management for compute, storage, and networking, shaping the future of hardware through strategic leadership and cross-domain integration for...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $90K *

Lead the charge in shaping a robust AWS-based cloud platform to enhance business-critical applications while collaborating cross-functionally to ensure security, scalability, and operational excellenc...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $220K *

Lead the charge in defining and integrating cloud infrastructure products, shaping pricing, roadmaps, and customer experiences across compute, storage, and networking to drive AI solutions that meet l...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$71K - $120K *

Explore innovative solutions by analyzing user requirements and leading design efforts. Provide technical guidance, ensure system integration, and develop key documentation, all while upholding the in...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$71K - $120K *

Elevate your career by guiding system development and integration, analyzing requirements, and ensuring technical integrity across projects. Collaborate with stakeholders and lead design activities to...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$171K - $225K *

Optimize system requirements and design through technical leadership, ensuring the integration of user needs and technology. Guide projects from conception to implementation while fostering communicat...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.