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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$145K - $175K *

Shape the future of design by guiding teams in the execution of complex projects, ensuring high standards in documentation and delivery while fostering technical excellence and mentoring talent across...

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $150K *

Join us to lead and build our Software Engineering function, managing distributed teams and enhancing engineering standards. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive impactful projects and ensure produ...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Shape the future of technology by leading a senior engineering team focused on AI-native systems, managing complex architectures, and driving innovations that redefine live product delivery and operat...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$88K - $147K *

Lead the charge in creating robust full-stack solutions using Next.js, .NET, and AWS. Collaborate with a cross-functional team to design, develop, and optimize APIs and UIs that enhance client service...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$192K - $282K *

Build a user-centric data platform that drives innovation and empowers teams while ensuring compliance and security. Lead strategies for scalable architecture, governance, and collaborative operations...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$267K - $297K *

Manage and empower a specialized engineering team to advance AI models and behavioral causality, driving the technical roadmap for complex urban scenarios. Foster a high-execution culture while ensuri...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$140K - $165K *

Champion the development of scalable backend services and user-facing features while collaborating cross-functionally to enhance engineering practices and optimize performance within a dynamic video a...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$152K - $272K *

Architect the future of machine learning platforms. Lead high-impact initiatives in ML infrastructure and systems architecture. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive scalability and reliabi...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$152K - $272K *

Architect the next generation of scalable machine learning platforms, leading cross-functional initiatives, refining infrastructure, and enhancing data processing systems to drive impactful solutions...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$152K - $272K *

Architect scalable machine learning platforms that drive innovation and reliability. Lead cross-functional teams in delivering robust solutions while fostering collaboration and technical excellence a...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$152K - $272K *

Oversee the design and evolution of scalable machine learning platforms, driving high-impact initiatives in ML systems architecture, distributed computing, and data pipelines while leading cross-funct...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $230K *

Grow your career with a leadership role that builds and optimizes technical teams, ensuring seamless customer implementations and satisfaction in the biopharma sector while driving architectural impro...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$177K - $283K *

Lead the development and commercialization of innovative energy systems, driving technical strategy and guiding projects from concept through deployment in a fast-paced environment focused on sustaina...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing data delivery systems. Take on significant responsibilities in software design, development, and enhancing mission-critical applications in a dynamic and col...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$224K - $356K *

Empower a dynamic team in building scalable GPU infrastructure. Lead operations and automation for Kubernetes environments, enhancing production readiness and driving engineering excellence through co...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Elevate software engineering practices by managing teams, overseeing development projects, and ensuring alignment with business goals. Drive performance improvement and foster professional growth in a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to drive field operations excellence, ensuring top-tier installation and customer support as we scale globally. Lead and mentor talent while optimizing processes and enhancing cust...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $150K *

Inspire and lead our field operations team to ensure exceptional service delivery while managing installation and support processes for a growing global customer base. Build scalable systems to enhanc...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$146K - $164K *

Lead the charge in building cloud-native infrastructure to enhance the developer experience for a dynamic team of engineers, enabling rapid, secure product development and fostering a collaborative en...

Waterloo, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$146K - $164K *

Shape the future of our cloud-native developer infrastructure, enabling over 600 engineers to excel in their software development lifecycle through innovative, self-service solutions and advanced AI i...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$137K - $182K *

Pioneer impactful customer experiences by leading CX platforms and data strategy, ensuring seamless integration of analytics and customer insights to empower decision-making across the organization. D...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Transform your career by leading a dynamic engineering team. Drive technical excellence, enhance developer experience, and inspire a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement while deliverin...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Lead and scale a dynamic engineering organization to enhance our Developer Platform, driving seamless integrations that improve customer satisfaction and streamline development processes in a high-gro...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Empower teams as an Engineering Manager to drive data-centric initiatives. Lead integration projects, ensuring high-quality development and seamless collaboration across departments while delivering o...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $275K *

Lead and inspire a technical team to enhance cloud infrastructure, ensuring high availability and security while engaging with customers to drive excellence in software deployments and operations acro...

1 week 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.