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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$90K - $120K *

Pioneer secure cloud-development environments by leading systems through RMF, collaborating with diverse teams to implement NIST standards and ensuring robust security measures for software applicatio...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$241K - $344K *

Shape the future of AI and data engineering by leading global teams and driving innovative enterprise strategies. Oversee scalable data platforms and ensure responsible AI practices across SaaS produc...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $165K *

Lead the charge in securing multi-cloud infrastructures, focusing on hardening environments and enhancing security measures to ensure compliance with standards while collaborating with cross-functiona...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $180K *

Shape the future of enterprise deployments by leading cross-functional programs, creating effective processes, and ensuring predictable engineering execution for robust SaaS solutions. Drive collabora...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$253K - $308K *

Transform the future of AI in insurance by developing crucial harness architecture that supports product and coding agents. Own the foundational systems that enhance efficiency, reliability, and learn...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$114K - $133K *

Lead the transition to a product-led platform engineering model, establishing AWS cloud standards and practices. Collaborate across teams to create secure, scalable cloud solutions while enhancing dev...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Lead the design and scaling of our data platform, managing a high-performing team to drive data architecture that supports analytics and AI initiatives. Foster collaboration and innovation while ensur...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $206K *

Solve complex network challenges by designing backend services in Python and managing automation with Terraform, enhancing reliability and speed for internal teams while driving innovation in network...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $150K *

Empower innovation by developing cutting-edge solutions on custom architectures, enhancing microservices, and harnessing AI to support systems for a vast user base, fostering a collaborative and dynam...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $175K *

Accelerate progress at a rapidly growing firm by leading a global talent acquisition strategy. This role requires building a dynamic, sourcing-driven recruiting team to meet ambitious hiring goals whi...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$220K - $280K *

Champion engineering excellence by leading a dynamic team to enhance our manufacturing systems. Drive product strategy, foster team growth, and optimize operational health across various domains while...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$118K - $156K *

Lead and transform IT operations by managing systems and site reliability engineering efforts that ensure optimal infrastructure performance and service availability, while driving modernization and t...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $156K *

Unlock potential by leading Systems and Site Reliability Engineering teams to drive infrastructure modernization, ensure service reliability, and align technical goals with business strategies while m...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$174K - $223K *

Engage in defining and driving technical strategies for platform and runtime capabilities. Deliver scalable, secure services while providing leadership across teams to enhance engineering velocity and...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $125K *

Develop and deploy secure, scalable intranet solutions, collaborating with UX, IT, and cybersecurity teams to facilitate agency-wide transformation and ensure compliance with Federal security requirem...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Shape the future of security in financial tech by leading high-impact initiatives, driving vulnerability management, and enhancing application, product, and infrastructure security for complex softwar...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $195K *

Lead the design and development of complex power electronics systems, ensuring designs meet customer specifications while managing risks and resources effectively. Provide technical oversight and driv...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Empower your career by overseeing engineering and security operations, ensuring safety, compliance, and maintenance excellence in a dynamic hotel environment while leading a team to deliver outstandin...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$114K - $153K *

Join as a Senior Cloud Platform Engineer to architect and manage a secure multi-cloud ecosystem, scaling infrastructure and mentoring teams on cloud-native best practices, while driving innovation acr...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$207K - $300K *

Take ownership of a dynamic engineering team dedicated to enhancing YouTube's recommendation systems, driving innovative solutions, and fostering a collaborative culture while managing the delivery of...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $160K *

Join a team that's building innovative software solutions to streamline vendor security, enhance monetization processes, and drive customer engagement through impactful technology initiatives across m...

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $110K *

Lead the charge in managing customer implementation projects from initiation through go-live, ensuring alignment with operational standards and client expectations. Collaborate with teams and stakehol...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Drive impactful field marketing strategies that maximize revenue through events, aligning teams to achieve aggressive pipeline goals in a dynamic B2B enterprise environment. Oversee execution from pla...

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Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $200K *

Lead the charge in EMC engineering initiatives, providing expert guidance across product development phases to ensure compliance with global standards and mitigate risks, while collaborating with cros...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $180K *

Innovate and scale our data platform to enhance data-driven decision-making. Collaborate with diverse teams to modernize architectures, optimize data governance, and leverage cutting-edge technologies...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.