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 - $145K *

Transform your career by leading DevOps and cloud engineering initiatives that enhance secure, scalable solutions in a dynamic financial services landscape while collaborating with cross-functional te...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $220K *

Lead the charge in building and scaling the AI-native platform engine, ensuring quality and integration while fostering a high-performance engineering culture at the intersection of cutting-edge AI an...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's transforming government data into seamless operations. As a platform engineer, you will design the data pipelines and AI workflows that empower local governments to serve their comm...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$180K - $216K *

Tackle security challenges by leading hands-on efforts across infrastructure, incident response, and compliance. Shape policies while managing AI security, ensuring safety for global operations and dr...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead security efforts by managing infrastructure security, enforcing policies, and overseeing incident response. Collaborate globally to prioritize security projects and integrate AI tools while ensur...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of AI media by leading the Developer Platform. Own business strategies, drive revenue growth, and enhance developer experiences. Collaborate across teams to innovate and scale, all wh...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Lead the charge in software engineering excellence, guiding teams to create impactful solutions while fostering a collaborative culture. Balance high-level strategy with hands-on problem-solving to dr...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$147K - $200K *

Drive your career forward as a Platform Engineer, enhancing cloud infrastructure strategies on Azure and AWS. You'll optimize performance, ensure security, and foster collaboration, all while shaping...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Transform local business AI capabilities by leading the technical architecture and engineering team, ensuring systems scale efficiently while creating advanced agent workflows that address real custom...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $210K *

Transform local business interactions as a Senior Director of Engineering, leading the development of AI agent infrastructures. Your role combines technical vision with hands-on leadership to deliver...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate our Hosting platform by providing technical leadership and expertise in large-scale systems. Shape architecture and drive reliability engineering while mentoring engineers to modernize and sca...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $190K *

Transform the future of AI architecture by leading innovative strategies and hands-on solutions that enhance scalability, reliability, and product capabilities across a dynamic SaaS platform...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate the performance and reliability of our AI-native platform by managing infrastructure, CI/CD processes, and user experience. Shape tooling to boost developer efficiency and ensure a stable, fas...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$144K - $237K *

Transform your career by leading and developing a Technical Program Management team, driving impactful infrastructure initiatives while collaborating with senior leaders in a dynamic, cross-functional...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your skills by architecting and delivering core components of our innovative cloud platform. Collaborate with a dynamic team to drive high-performance solutions for real-time applications acro...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Architect and oversee the multi-cloud platform strategy across GCP and Azure. Lead a high-performing team in developing cloud-native solutions while ensuring operational excellence, security, and cost...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $185K *

Lead the design and advancement of a cutting-edge data engineering platform that enhances AI capabilities, supports analytics, and drives business transformations through innovative data strategies an...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $185K *

Lead the design and evolution of a scalable data and AI platform, driving modern architecture and engineering standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enable machine learning and d...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $226K *

Shape the future of cloud-native developer infrastructure by owning technical design and implementation while driving high-quality execution in a thriving platform development team that enhances the s...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $226K *

Join a world-class platform development team, driving cloud-native infrastructure for over 600 engineers, enhancing the developer experience with innovative tools and best practices in a highly collab...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$203K - $275K *

Shape the future of security engineering by leading and mentoring a team to develop scalable tools and automation solutions that enhance security across the organization, tackling critical security pr...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$184K - $250K *

Lead the charge in cultivating a world-class engineering team, driving innovation in security platform tooling and automation, and enhancing data processing solutions on a massive scale to support Twi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$184K - $250K *

Lead the charge in enhancing security through innovative technology solutions. Manage a diverse engineering team to develop scalable software and automation that protects critical data and supports se...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$212K - $287K *

Drive innovation in security technology by leading a talented team to build scalable solutions. Influence strategic projects across platforms, ensuring robust security practices while fostering develo...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $140K *

Advance technical excellence by leading architectural standards and practices for enterprise web solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality delivery while enabling engin...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 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.