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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$485K - $500K+*

Optimize the foundational infrastructure for a rapidly scaling product organization, leading multiple engineering teams, ensuring reliability, and driving performance across major cloud providers to m...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Join as a visionary leader spearheading the development of a transformative workflow orchestration platform, driving collaboration and architectural evolution to enhance operational and customer exper...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving the deployment and maintenance of cloud applications while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure security compliance and enhance development workflows. Utiliz...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$116K - $157K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing and evolving our MySQL infrastructure, enhancing application performance, and ensuring system reliability while tackling innovative challenges in database ma...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Join a team that's enhancing internal business systems and automating workflows. You'll collaborate on Microsoft technologies like SharePoint and Power Platform to drive efficiency and improve busines...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$276K - $414K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in ad technology by designing and implementing cutting-edge systems. Lead strategy, mentor talent, and enhance advertiser experience by delivering scalable soluti...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Drive the strategy for zero trust security by developing policies, automating tooling, and managing compliance within the enterprise landscape while ensuring the integrity of sensitive data through ex...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$290K - $376K *

Transform enterprise collaboration by leading AI-powered product strategy, driving innovation, and influencing large organizations to adopt next-gen workflows. Collaborate cross-functionally and mento...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$152K - $190K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of healthcare through innovative software solutions. As a technical leader, you'll drive the design and development of next-gen clinical data platforms while ment...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$290K - $376K *

Lead the charge in defining AI-powered product strategy for enterprise collaboration, working at the intersection of innovation and customer partnership to drive transformative workflows across design...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$232K - $258K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of cloud-native data architecture, uniting multiple teams to transition to a high-performance, AI-driven data ecosystem. Leverage your expertise in distributed sys...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $180K *

Shape the future of embedded systems by leading a large-scale engineering team focused on delivering high-quality, safety-critical software products. Drive execution, oversee technical oversight, and...

Kanata, ONHybrid

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $180K *

Join a team that's enhancing productivity and driving innovation by leveraging AI-driven solutions for managed services. Collaborate across functions to design, implement, and support applications, op...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in transforming Warehouse and Transportation Management capabilities through strategic program execution, agile methodologies, and cross-functional leadership to drive growth and conti...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$111K - $150K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in cyber by enhancing the Advana platform. Collaborate on technical solutions and ensure operational efficiency across multiple security domains while supporting...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$136K - $204K *

Shape the future of cloud computing by architecting and maintaining high-performance networking and compute platforms. Collaborate with product teams and mentor peers to drive innovation and ensure re...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$131K - $181K *

Elevate the security landscape by leading IAM migrations across product teams, ensuring seamless transitions to a new platform while leveraging your extensive software engineering expertise and excell...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$163K - $245K *

Lead the charge in transforming IAM strategies by migrating legacy systems to a new platform, collaborating with product teams, and leveraging coding expertise to enhance authorization methods and ens...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$136K - $204K *

Shape the future of our IAM platform by collaborating with cross-functional teams to migrate legacy authorization systems and innovate solutions that enhance our product offerings and customer experie...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $180K *

Champion the development of cutting-edge server hardware platforms, overseeing cross-functional teams to ensure on-time, high-quality product delivery. Leverage strong technical and program management...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $140K *

Deliver innovative solutions as a Technical Manager, leading software development teams to achieve strategic goals through Agile practices. Collaborate with Product Leaders to create impactful applica...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$148K - $205K *

Accelerate your career with a leading team where you can design and create scalable, high-performance systems and APIs, mentor engineers, and drive impactful innovations in a collaborative environment...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$139K - $291K *

Join a team that's redefining service supply chain management by leading FRU strategy, optimizing logistics, and driving operational excellence across global markets to enhance product lifecycle and d...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$225K - $275K *

Empower engineering excellence as you lead a team driving high-quality software delivery. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance team culture and ensure reliability in a compliance-focused environm...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$225K - $275K *

Join a team that's focused on engineering excellence, leading a skilled group of engineers to deliver high-quality software solutions while bridging technical and non-technical communications to drive...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.