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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$130K - $180K *

Empower your career by designing cutting-edge AI platforms on AWS. Lead initiatives in building scalable ecosystems for intelligent workflows, ensuring governance and excellence in AI architecture whi...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$192K - $202K *

Lead transformative engineering initiatives by enhancing deployment systems that empower developers to ship reliably and efficiently. Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure our platform support...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$285K - $315K *

Lead the charge in developing AI-powered contract intelligence systems, overseeing strategy, architecture, and execution. Collaborate across teams to enhance legal products with advanced capabilities...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K - $215K *

Transform customer experiences by leading a high-impact engineering team focused on product-led growth. Drive innovation and engagement across a comprehensive travel marketplace while enhancing effici...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$139K - $175K *

Unlock your potential as a senior leader driving global compute infrastructure strategy, fostering teams, and spearheading innovation across diverse environments to achieve operational excellence and...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$139K - $175K *

Champion innovation and excellence in global compute infrastructure strategy, building and leading high-performing teams to enhance organizational technology operations and deliver scalable solutions...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Manage a dynamic team driving site reliability and operations, ensuring top-tier performance and scalability of production systems while fostering collaboration and innovation in a fast-paced tech env...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$276K - $414K *

Lead the charge in building next-gen ad formats and backend infrastructure that enhance advertiser value. Collaborate across teams, drive technical direction, and advocate for best practices in availa...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $180K *

Reimagine infrastructure for decentralized finance. As a foundational hire, build scalable, observable systems, enhance release engineering, improve security, and drive performance testing in a dynami...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Lead cross-functional initiatives to define and enhance the data platform, ensuring robust governance and operational standards while championing IaC practices to drive efficiency and security complia...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$308K - $417K *

Champion innovative SoC floor-planning and PDN methodologies for cutting-edge designs, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance power integrity and implementation strategies for advanced t...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$159K - $206K *

Lead transformative technical programs across productivity engineering teams, ensuring optimal adoption of modern infrastructure tools and strategies. Drive collaboration, roadmap planning, and execut...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$240K - $290K *

Join us to lead our infrastructure platform team, enabling rapid feature deployment and establishing SRE practices for operational excellence, driving engineering quality and team development in a col...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $273K *

Join a team that's driving operational excellence and strategic initiatives across global engineering. Partner with leaders to align processes and investments with company priorities, ensuring impactf...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $298K *

Lead operational excellence in engineering, driving strategic initiatives and collaboration across teams. Shape scalable models while managing budgets and impacting customer challenges on a global sca...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$216K - $288K *

Partner with us to drive technical innovation and leadership in cloud-native infrastructure, developing scalable platforms and enhancing engineering productivity across globally distributed teams...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Transform infrastructure security practices by implementing and maintaining distributed firewall policies and micro-segmentation rules, while collaborating with engineering teams to enhance platform s...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$226K - $369K *

Lead the transformation of developer infrastructure, enabling R&D teams to enhance productivity and deliver quality solutions at scale. Collaborate, mentor, and innovate to craft a seamless coding exp...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Transform how millions of developers work by leading a team that designs cloud technologies and developer tools that empower Spotify engineers to ship software efficiently and securely...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $271K *

Transform the development experience by leading the design and enhancement of tools and platforms that boost efficiency for internal teams, enabling rapid and reliable product delivery through innovat...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $95K *

Execute and optimize security configurations for distributed firewalls and micro-segmentation, ensuring compliance and operational integrity. Collaborate in a 24/7 environment to enhance security post...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$198K - $326K *

Join a team that's transforming developer experience by building scalable infrastructure, enhancing productivity, and mentoring engineers. Drive strategic investments and improve development processes...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $225K *

Join a dynamic team to engineer a robust AI platform that integrates diverse tools into a coherent system. Focus on backend infrastructure, cloud services, and production protocols, empowering AI-assi...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$217K - $235K *

Join a team that's redefining pay equity with a cutting-edge analytics platform. Lead multi-team engineering efforts to modernize and enhance customer experiences, driving AI innovation and delivering...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$238K - $280K *

Take ownership of our essential pay analytics platform, leading cross-functional teams to enhance customer value, drive innovation, and maintain platform integrity. Shape future-ready engineering prac...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks 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.