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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$103K - $143K *

Elevate your career by leading platform engineering strategy across complex cloud systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliability, performance, and security while mentoring engi...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$126K - $174K *

Pioneer platform engineering strategies and lead complex cloud system architectures. Drive DevSecOps implementation while ensuring platform reliability, performance, and security at scale, mentoring e...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion the architecture and modernization of mobile-first banking platforms, driving technical vision and innovation while ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability as you lead cross-functi...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive architectural evolution and modernization of a mobile-first consumer banking platform, ensuring scalability and performance across multiple teams. Influence strategy, mentor talent, and enhance...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$399K - $457K *

Lead the strategic direction and operations of cutting-edge storage systems. Drive innovation, reliability, and scalability to support robust AI workloads while managing and nurturing a high-performin...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$159K - $267K *

Join a team that's designing and building a transformative video platform with cloud architecture expertise, leading development across global teams to elevate high availability video solutions for Io...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $166K *

Transform your career by leading a dynamic team of engineers, ensuring aircraft design modifications meet schedule, budget, and quality requirements while fostering a culture of innovation and excelle...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Lead the delivery of innovative software platforms for autonomous driving, driving execution across teams, managing risks, and ensuring quality. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to achie...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$185K - $304K *

Shape the future of compliance engineering by leading software solutions that build trust and transparency while anticipating evolving regulatory needs across multiple teams and driving strategic tech...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $240K *

Oversee product and platform security, shaping secure systems at scale. Lead threat modeling, incident response, and security strategy while collaborating with engineering to ensure robust security pr...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Invent and lead the future of enterprise architecture and engineering, driving technical decisions and team management in a dynamic environment. Transform complex systems into scalable, secure solutio...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $210K *

Lead the charge in developing an AI-driven platform that revolutionizes food supply operations. Own the integration of systems and create seamless solutions for forecasting, trading, and logistics, sh...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$150K - $180K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of hardware engineering and data collection, leading a multi-disciplinary team to design and deploy advanced systems for immersive technology. Drive innovative...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join us to design and build reliable Python services for Linux platforms, tackling complex production challenges, optimizing system performance, and mentoring engineers while making a significant impa...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $220K *

Transform the brand's creative vision and deliver exceptional design across all channels. Lead an in-house team while overseeing external vendors, ensuring high-quality output that aligns with marketi...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $220K *

Lead the charge in shaping and executing brand vision and creative strategy, overseeing a dynamic design team while executing hands-on projects that elevate brand deliverables across both digital and...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$334K - $500K *

Shape the future by leading a dynamic Product Engineering team, driving innovation and collaboration to deliver impactful, scalable products that enhance user experiences and meet business goals in a...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$334K - $500K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of product engineering by leading a dynamic group of software engineers. Drive innovation, foster collaboration, and deliver impactful solutions in a fast-paced e...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$334K - $500K *

Lead the charge in shaping a high-performing engineering team, driving product vision and strategy while delivering scalable, privacy-conscious solutions that enhance user experiences and achieve busi...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$334K - $500K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of product engineering by leading a dynamic group of software engineers. Drive innovation, foster collaboration, and deliver impactful solutions in a fast-paced e...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$160K - $200K *

Elevate engineering outcomes by leading global software teams in semiconductor integration and testing, ensuring robust solutions through hands-on development and strategic alignment with product mana...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $190K *

Innovate powerful data infrastructures and seamless pipelines that enhance performance and observability. Collaborate with talented professionals to drive AI-enabled decision-making and support applic...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$188K - $320K *

Drive innovation by leading the engineering team behind our Landing Pages product, enhancing customer experiences through intuitive web tools that capture first-party data while fostering a collaborat...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$220K - $291K *

Lead a global engineering design team to innovate optical transceiver development. Drive architecture, validation, and AI tool integration, ensuring project success and enhanced productivity in a coll...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$98K - $130K *

Lead the design and management of enterprise-scale cloud environments, ensuring security, compliance, and user satisfaction. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot and optimize tech solutions, while s...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 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.