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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$123K - $185K *

Engineer scalable and secure internal platform infrastructure, driving automation and collaboration across cloud and on-prem environments. Support engineering productivity through standardized deploym...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Advance cloud infrastructure management by leading platform engineering, enhancing security and scalability while providing mentorship to junior engineers. Drive project delivery, automation, and inno...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$307K - $427K *

Optimize database modernization efforts by leading cross-organizational initiatives and driving technical direction across products, enhancing system capabilities and cloud infrastructure for a world...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform engineering efficiency by driving robust infrastructure, CI/CD, and security practices. Collaborate across teams to streamline development while ensuring scalability, reliability, and compli...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Unlock your leadership potential by guiding product engineers in creating exceptional developer experiences. This role blends technical expertise and product vision, enabling you to drive impactful in...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform the cloud infrastructure landscape by leading a dynamic team focused on AWS and Databricks. Drive strategic initiatives, enhance system performance, and ensure security while fostering colla...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $110K *

Transform client engagement by leveraging platform expertise to optimize campaign strategies, drive retention, and enhance revenue growth. Collaborate across teams to deliver data-driven insights and...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$170K - $190K *

Unlock potential by leading the design of complex backend data systems. Drive innovations in API and infrastructure, collaborating across teams to enhance a centralized data platform that powers groun...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $240K *

Lead and innovate in data and software engineering by guiding teams, defining architecture, and ensuring platforms meet scalability and reliability standards to support mission-critical trading and an...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$208K - $312K *

Optimize high-scale observability systems to enhance reliability, engineering velocity, and infrastructure visibility. Partner with teams to ensure compliance, drive improvements, and leverage cloud t...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$208K - $312K *

Help us drive innovation by building observability systems that enhance reliability, resilience, and engineering velocity while improving visibility and performance across our infrastructure in a coll...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$197K - $262K *

Shape the future of data integration by architecting robust systems, optimizing performance, and guiding technical teams to deliver scalable and efficient solutions across diverse platforms and applic...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$113K - $191K *

Innovate by designing and operating scalable data infrastructure for petabytes of data, enabling customer-facing features and analytics across global industries, while enhancing systems for reliabilit...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$146K - $272K *

Engineer robust data infrastructures that drive AI innovations for complex document processing while ensuring compliance, security, and scalability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and lead th...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$146K - $272K *

Lead the charge in shaping a robust data platform that supports AI innovation while maintaining stellar reliability, compliance, and security standards. Drive technology decisions and team development...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$220K - $450K *

Unlock potential by leading a skilled engineering team to advance a critical data platform, ensuring system stability while driving innovation. Collaborate cross-functionally to support and enhance an...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$196K - $243K *

Lead the charge in cross-functional delivery, managing prioritization and execution across diverse teams. Drive organizational effectiveness while fostering collaboration and trust, ensuring initiativ...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$143K - $215K *

Join a dynamic global team to lead digital engineering excellence, drive innovation, and enhance platform performance while mentoring diverse engineering professionals and optimizing organizational ca...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $210K *

Build and lead a comprehensive Site Reliability Engineering function, ensuring 24/7 reliability across diverse infrastructures. Drive team development, establish processes, and implement robust observ...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the development and enhancement of our internal AI platform, LLMX, focusing on integration, evaluation, and performance metrics. Collaborate across product teams to drive innovation in agentic fe...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$204K - $281K *

Champion a world-class SDK team delivering high-performance open-source tools. Guide senior engineers, prioritize the SDK portfolio, and influence developer experiences across multiple platforms, ensu...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$200K - $235K *

Lead and innovate in our modeling group, managing a team of engineers to develop next-gen technology while ensuring seamless integration with AI and existing systems; collaborate closely with stakehol...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$148K - $261K *

Transform the infrastructure landscape by architecting and scaling a Kubernetes-based platform that enables rapid deployment of innovative robotics solutions while mentoring engineers across teams to...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of innovation by developing and maintaining tools to enhance data center deployment and operations, enabling robust infrastructure solutions at a global scale while...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $192K *

Join a team that's dedicated to creating innovative developer platforms that enhance the software development lifecycle, leveraging cloud-native technologies and AI to deliver scalable, secure, and hi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.