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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$163K - $245K *

Join a team dedicated to advancing global datacenter design excellence. You'll drive innovative mechanical engineering practices, collaborating across regions and disciplines to establish world-class...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $224K *

Shape the future of data center design by leading global mechanical engineering initiatives and ensuring adherence to industry standards across multiple projects, while collaborating with diverse stak...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$136K - $245K *

Join us to lead global mechanical engineering design for datacenter projects, ensuring technical excellence, creative solutions, and strong stakeholder engagement as you shape the future of mission-cr...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$136K - $204K *

Shape the future of datacenter design by leading global mechanical engineering direction, engaging with diverse teams, and ensuring alignment with industry standards to deliver mission-critical soluti...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$210K - $250K *

Manage and innovate platform security for a cutting-edge IaaS provider. Dive deep into infrastructure layers, ensure tenant isolation, and collaborate with teams to define standards, assess risks, and...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$210K - $250K *

Transform the security landscape of our IaaS platform by leading deep-dive reviews on GPU compute, storage, and Kubernetes. Collaborate across teams to identify gaps and establish standards, ensuring...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$210K - $250K *

Build the foundation of platform security by conducting in-depth IaaS security reviews and defining standards for infrastructure layers. Partner with engineering teams to ensure compliance and close s...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$210K - $250K *

Transform the security landscape as a Senior Security Engineer, diving deep into our IaaS architecture. Secure infrastructure layers, drive assurance reviews, and elevate security practices in a colla...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$210K - $250K *

Join a team that's fundamental in shaping our IaaS platform's security program, ensuring robust protection across multi-tenant environments while collaborating closely with engineering teams to implem...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$250K *

Champion a high-performing Full Stack Engineering team to enhance our clinical workflows platform. Drive technical strategy and execution, ensuring scalability and reliability while fostering innovati...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Drive your career with a hands-on role in designing and operating large-scale infrastructure for AI workloads across diverse hardware environments and architectures, ensuring efficient management and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $250K *

Join a team that's building cutting-edge cybersecurity products from inception. You will architect and implement large-scale systems, focusing on embedded solutions and software management while advan...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $220K *

Transform the agentic ad-buying landscape by owning core AI infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to enhance reliability and scalability, enabling effortless agent deployment and innovative solutions...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Transform operations by driving excellence in DevOps and Service Delivery. Lead teams to optimize collaboration, enhance service quality, and achieve strategic goals while fostering innovation and bes...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$129K - $209K *

Innovate cohesive user experiences by leading platform architecture strategy, mentoring Domain Architects, and aligning technology with business goals in a fast-paced, agile environment. Drive enterpr...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$163K - $215K *

Drive engineering excellence by leading a team through all project phases, enhancing innovation, and aligning with cross-functional partners to deliver exceptional software solutions that meet complex...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$215K - $260K *

Lead a high-performing team to develop and scale advanced AI infrastructure. Collaborate across functions to shape the engineering roadmap, ensuring delivery of scalable, fault-tolerant systems suppor...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$215K - $260K *

Innovate in AI by leading, mentoring, and scaling a team of engineers to develop a robust, fault-tolerant platform for Large Language Models, driving accountability, and shaping impactful projects in...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$179K - $224K *

Unlock innovative solutions as you guide software engineering teams to navigate complexities and enhance integrations while mentoring diverse talents in a collaborative environment...

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $200K *

Drive strategic capacity optimization by leading a team of engineers, managing b

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$160K - $200K *

Shape the future of technology by leading a high-performing engineering team. Drive strategic capacity planning and optimization across diverse engineering disciplines, influencing critical investment...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $190K *

Lead the charge in creating strategic capacity plans to optimize infrastructure growth, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive performance and investment decisions while managing complex t...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $190K *

Lead and inspire a high-performing engineering team to optimize capacity plans across all Meta products, ensuring strategic investments and innovative solutions for one of the largest infrastructures...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$166K - $200K *

Elevate site-wide performance and capacity across all Meta products by leading a high-performing engineering team. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to optimize infrastructure, ensuring s...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$129K - $209K *

Join a team that's redefining technology architecture by leading the design and implementation of cohesive, scalable solutions. Drive innovation and mentor a talented group of Domain Architects to ach...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 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.