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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$135K - $160K *

Lead and manage diverse software engineering teams to deliver innovative solutions. Drive technology vision, optimize delivery performance, and nurture talent while ensuring a responsive, agile approa...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $170K *

Lead and mentor a talented engineering team to design and develop innovative software solutions that enhance patient registration, ensuring high-quality delivery and adopting AI technologies for impro...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$139K - $209K *

Lead the charge in designing and improving complex backend services and data pipelines. Collaborate across teams to tackle ambiguous challenges, enhance system reliability and performance, and drive o...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer the management of IT infrastructure and AI systems, ensuring operational excellence and continuous improvement. Leverage coding expertise and leadership skills to drive strategy and innovation...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $260K *

Elevate your career by building and enhancing the Kubernetes platform within AWS, driving seamless container orchestration and scalability for diverse AWS clients while collaborating with cutting-edge...

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $260K *

Drive innovation by enhancing the Kubernetes platform on AWS to ensure robust scalability and seamless container orchestration for a wide range of customers, utilizing cutting-edge technologies and be...

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Transform the security landscape by leading a dynamic team to build robust foundations for secure engineering practices. Drive collaboration and innovation while ensuring reliability, scalability, and...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Grow with us as you manage and scale cutting-edge infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance for a rapidly expanding system serving millions of requests daily. Collaborate in a hands-on role where y...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$225K - $253K *

Lead and innovate as a Software Development Manager, overseeing a team of engineers to drive project execution and deliver impactful solutions in a collaborative environment focused on biomedical data...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $280K *

Accelerate progress at engineering cutting-edge systems managing hardware lifecycle, enabling teams to scale clusters effortlessly via self-service APIs, focusing on reliability, automation, and produ...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$300K *

Develop and enhance enterprise-level software solutions by bridging front-end and back-end technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create robust platforms that support secure roles, p...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$225K - $253K *

Lead a dynamic team of engineers, driving innovation and project delivery in a fast-paced environment. Shape technical initiatives, ensure seamless execution, and foster collaboration for impactful so...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$148K - $223K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring platform integrity and user safety by identifying and mitigating threats to our services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance defenses against f...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Pioneer scalable, secure Kubernetes architecture for AWS environments, implementing zero-trust security and disaster recovery. Lead technical strategies, mentor engineers, and enhance operational effi...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform our cloud security landscape by developing best practices, enhancing IAM, and building automation tools, while collaborating with engineers to mitigate risks and scale securely within the in...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$193K - $234K *

Transform and optimize the global network infrastructure, overseeing deployment and validation for high-performance data centers, ensuring seamless operations and adherence to standards within a dynam...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$193K - $234K *

Lead the deployment of network infrastructure in data centers, transforming designs into action. Ensure successful implementation through rigorous testing and automation, collaborating with cross-func...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$193K - $234K *

Pioneer global network deployments by leading hands-on infrastructure projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure our AI cloud's physical and logical network excellence while managing...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$165K - $200K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in network deployment and data center operations. This hands-on role ensures seamless implementation of high-performance infrastructure for AI cloud solutions, im...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $200K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance global network infrastructure with hands-on implementation of cutting-edge data centers and AI solutions. Play a key role in automation, troubleshooting, and deployment...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$165K - $200K *

Drive global network deployment and ensure reliability across data centers, managing configurations, testing, and cross-team collaboration to support high-performance cloud and AI infrastructure...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$202K - $274K *

Empower engineering excellence by leading a data platform team to enhance system reliability, data quality, and efficiency, while fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation across multiple bu...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead and develop dynamic engineering teams to enhance communication systems that improve health equity outcomes for underserved patients. Drive technical direction, manage shared codebases, and collab...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$262K - $364K *

Join a team that's redefining infrastructure delivery for the AI era. As a strategic leader, you'll drive operational excellence and bridge technical vision with execution, shaping the future of modul...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $210K *

Lead the charge in developing a robust architectural framework for a high-throughput integration platform, ensuring enterprise-grade scalability and reliability as customer demand grows. Collaborate c...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week 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.