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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$200K - $400K *

Analyze and design secure infrastructure for AI applications while enabling development teams to follow best security practices effortlessly, shaping the security direction of a high-impact engineerin...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$225K - $260K *

Champion a high-performing Data Platform team, blending technical leadership with hands-on contributions to drive successful architecture and delivery while promoting a culture of AI-native engineerin...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$132K - $152K *

Take ownership of cloud infrastructure and platform engineering to enhance security, reliability, and developer experience in a regulated financial environment while mentoring junior engineers and dri...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$132K - $152K *

Unlock potential by elevating the reliability and security of our cloud infrastructure while mentoring engineers. You'll play a crucial role in DevOps practices, CI/CD improvements, and compliance wit...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$132K - $152K *

Shape our cloud infrastructure as a pivotal DevOps engineer, collaborating with diverse teams to enhance performance and reliability in a regulated financial services environment, while mentoring juni...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$132K - $152K *

Elevate your engineering career as you design and maintain reliable cloud infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to enhance security, developer experience, and support AI-driven projects in a fast-pac...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $240K *

Reimagine platform engineering by defining strategy and building a robust internal developer platform. Collaborate with engineering leaders to enhance developer productivity and operational excellence...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$195K - $240K *

Accelerate progress at a dynamic startup by leading engineering efforts, recruiting top talent, and shaping a high-performance culture while collaborating with executives to drive success and innovati...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$171K - $190K *

Join us to build and enhance our AI Teammates Platform, delivering impactful features through collaborative software development, while driving efficiency in enterprise workflows and improving user ex...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Unlock the potential of your career by leading our DevOps strategy, managing cloud infrastructure, and driving automation. Collaborate with teams to enhance performance and security while fostering a...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform software delivery by leading a skilled team in the execution of DevOps strategies, driving automation, and optimizing cloud infrastructure for performance, security, and resilience across or...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead the design and maintenance of a robust cloud platform, enhancing developer productivity and system reliability while ensuring scalable performance and efficient operations across global systems...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$124K - $271K *

Lead the Platforms DevOps team to enhance Kubernetes operations, optimize cloud infrastructure and security, ensuring reliability and innovation across projects while collaborating with engineering an...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$124K - $271K *

Inspire the Platforms DevOps team to enhance Kubernetes infrastructure, driving automation, security, and cost efficiency while collaborating broadly across engineering and security functions...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform your career by owning complex backend systems that power critical finance solutions. Collaborate with a small team to build reliable, innovative infrastructures while prioritizing clarity an...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing technical delivery for digital marketing, overseeing developer teams to optimize email, SMS, and automated marketing systems, ensuring quality execution while nurturing a c...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $220K *

Engineer seamless internal infrastructure by automating identity, endpoint, and network management. Collaborate on custom integrations and AI experimentation to enhance employee experience and securit...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that transforms cloud infrastructure and deployment systems. Leverage AWS technologies, automate processes, and enhance system reliability while collaborating with engineering teams to opt...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$218K - $401K *

Shape the future of security by evolving proactive defense strategies that protect users and AI agents alike. Lead a global team, execute a robust security program, and bridge the gap between technolo...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$263K - $401K *

Shape the future of security by leading a global team to evolve our security approach for AI-driven platforms. Drive innovation in defense strategies and incident response while partnering across mult...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$209K - $273K *

Drive high-impact initiatives within a growth-focused team, leading engineers in optimizing customer acquisition through experimentation and innovative strategies. Champion collaboration, technical ex...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$174K - $273K *

Lead the charge in a high-impact Growth team, managing and mentoring engineers, optimizing delivery, and driving product strategy to enhance customer acquisition and engagement efficiently...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$209K - $273K *

Lead the charge in building and mentoring a distributed engineering team, optimizing AI systems and developer infrastructure, and driving product strategy through collaboration with leadership and cro...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$174K - $273K *

Transform the future of engineering by leading high-performing teams to innovate AI tooling and infrastructure, enhancing effectiveness and reliability across developer workflows while fostering a cul...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$276K - $344K *

Empower your career by leading and mentoring a dynamic team of software engineers, driving impactful projects while fostering growth, collaboration, and innovation in a fully remote setting for an ear...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   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.