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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$120K - $150K *

Drive architectural transformation, influencing organization-wide technology decisions. Collaborate across teams to unify platform architecture, enhance scalability, and elevate engineering excellence...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Elevate your career by leading architectural transformation at a dynamic SaaS platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and ensure modern cloud-native architecture, scalabi...

Kitchener, ONIn-Person

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $268K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team driving the next generation of development infrastructure. Influence strategy, enhance developer experiences, and lead initiatives that impact thousands, all while...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$219K - $263K *

Champion the engineering platform strategy by leading cross-functional teams, enhancing cloud infrastructure efficiency, and driving automation. Empower engineers to build rapidly while ensuring syste...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$168K - $303K *

Champion a transformative cloud security environment by leading a team that designs, implements, and secures configurations across public and private cloud platforms, ensuring continuous operational e...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $190K *

Lead the development of robust cloud platform solutions, enhance deployment automation, and mentor engineers. Drive scalable, secure infrastructure initiatives while collaborating effectively across t...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$197K - $221K *

Pioneer innovative engineering solutions by leading client engagements and multidisciplinary teams to ensure technical excellence throughout project lifecycles, enhancing design quality and fostering...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$197K - $221K *

Champion client-focused technical delivery by leading multidisciplinary teams, ensuring exceptional design quality and project success. Oversee the entire project lifecycle from concept to execution w...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $160K *

Champion a dynamic team by providing technical and management leadership on major systems engineering projects, driving agile methodologies and integration strategies for complex systems to enhance op...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$117K - $206K *

Empower innovation by leveraging AI-driven platforms and cloud infrastructure. As a Principal Engineer, you'll elevate software development, ensure security, and optimize performance in a collaborativ...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Elevate platform performance by automating and managing a cloud-based data platform, focusing on Snowflake and CI/CD. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance reliability, scalability, and o...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Empower a high-performing team to develop innovative web solutions enhancing healthcare delivery while managing engineering best practices and fostering a culture of ownership and accountability in a...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $160K *

Drive innovative solutions by architecting and managing cloud systems that enhance performance and meet business needs. Collaborate across teams to implement scalable, secure, and efficient architectu...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $200K *

Lead a high-performing engineering organization focused on platform execution and reliability. Oversee DevOps, Cloud, and Data teams to ensure timely delivery while balancing compliance and performanc...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$228K - $315K *

Lead and grow a high-performing team focused on mobile platform strategy, ensuring a seamless and engaging experience for users. Collaborate across functions to drive innovation and redefine mobile ca...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$202K - $230K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic team of engineers while collaborating across functions to transform customer insights into impactful technical solutions and sustainable architectures...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $180K *

Lead the charge in shaping our platform's foundation while enhancing reliability, scalability, and performance within a dynamic AI environment. Take ownership of production systems and influence engin...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Innovate the frontend landscape at Vanta by defining technical strategies, establishing best practices, and enhancing team collaboration to drive operational excellence and high-quality product develo...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $200K *

Elevate the future of platform engineering by leading a top-tier team to design and deliver cutting-edge accelerated compute systems for customized datacenter solutions, ensuring innovation, operation...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $180K *

Lead the charge in developing a cutting-edge cloud platform for AI applications, focusing on backend architecture, optimizing performance, and collaborating with distributed systems to drive innovatio...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Shape the future of our platform by leading a cross-disciplinary engineering team, driving technical roadmaps and project delivery while ensuring high standards of architecture and security for scalab...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $135K *

Unlock potential by building cutting-edge cloud infrastructure and tools for engineering teams, enhancing the developer experience, and ensuring compliance and performance standards in a large federal...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$148K - $297K *

Drive the future of health technology by leading platform engineering, DevOps, and SRE teams to ensure reliability and innovation in a 24/7 global biosensing platform, while fostering a culture of ope...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of technology in healthcare. Lead and mentor engineering teams, drive innovation, and ensure system scalability while delivering exceptional products that empower...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Champion high-impact engineering teams to drive technical vision, scalability, and innovation. Lead and mentor to ensure system reliability and exceed business objectives while empowering teams to sol...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 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.