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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$150K - $200K *

Inspire innovation and leadership within a dynamic technical environment. Take charge of engineering delivery, pre-sales, and security operations, bridging the gap between business and technical teams...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$153K - $265K *

Lead the charge in developing cutting-edge software solutions for national security. Engage in hands-on design, optimize complex algorithms, mentor juniors, and create tools that drive operational rel...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $155K *

Optimize the infrastructure for the Insights platform, ensuring data reliability and query efficiency while building analytics tools for autonomy engineers to enhance physical AI workflows and operati...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Drive the future of platform architecture and integration as a hands-on Technical Lead, collaborating with government teams to transform complex challenges into practical solutions in multi-vendor tec...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$196K - $294K *

Shape the future of agentic infrastructure by owning scalable systems that optimize builds and deployments, enhancing reliability and performance to transform the developer experience across Vercel's...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$196K - $294K *

Join our team to drive the future of software delivery by owning and evolving high-scale infrastructure systems that impact millions of builds. Shape performance, reliability, and developer experience...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K - $248K *

Elevate your career by leading the evolution of a dynamic ServiceNow platform that supports thousands of users. Combine technical expertise with strategic vision to drive innovation and mentor a talen...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Unlock potential by leading technical direction in autonomy systems. Drive ownership of advanced perception, prediction, and planning components with cross-stack influence, facilitating innovation and...

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Reposted 3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $190K *

Shape the future of autonomy by leading technical direction in Perception, Prediction, and Planning. As the senior-most contributor, you'll influence cross-stack design and ensure functional architect...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$166K - $200K *

Champion the evolution of autonomous systems by driving innovative solutions in Perception, Prediction, and Planning. Influence the entire autonomy stack while collaborating with cross-functional team...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $155K *

Join a team that's building innovative AI solutions in secure environments. Leverage your expertise to design, integrate, and operationalize AI agents for mission-critical workflows, driving transform...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$148K - $201K *

Empower development and sustainability as a Platform Engineer, ensuring efficient operations and communication between teams. Focus on system architecture, Kubernetes, and automation in a dynamic envi...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Join us to enhance a cloud-based patient engagement platform by managing CI/CD pipelines and Azure infrastructure. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams in an agile environment while taking...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in defining and shaping the hardware strategy for our Edge Network, driving performance and efficiency through innovative hardware solutions and cross-functional collaboration...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$150K - $180K *

Transform edge network infrastructure by spearheading hardware strategies, leading evaluations, and improving performance and efficiency. Collaborate with engineering teams and vendors to ensure align...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$150K - $180K *

Take ownership of hardware strategy for a major edge network, driving evaluation, validation, and implementation of cutting-edge technology while mentoring peers and collaborating with cross-functiona...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$160K - $190K *

Empower the future of Edge Network infrastructure by leading hardware strategy, designing solutions, and collaborating across teams to enhance network performance and efficiency. Drive innovation in s...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$89K - $95K *

Engage in full-stack software development. Contribute to cloud-based solutions, mentor juniors, and lead small projects while ensuring high code quality and system performance in a collaborative envir...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's driving innovative site development by managing entitlements, assessing risks, and ensuring alignment among stakeholders to deliver high-quality infrastructure projects efficiently...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$135K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to lead site entitlements and development for large-scale infrastructure projects. Utilize your expertise to assess site risks, coordinate stakeholders, and deliver projects on tim...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$145K - $175K *

Unlock potential by driving site entitlements, overseeing development processes, and coordinating project teams to ensure timely and efficient execution of data center projects while managing local ta...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of site development by guiding entitlements processes and leading project diligence. Collaborate cross-functionally to innovate and optimize data center strategies while ensuring time...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$84K - $175K *

Drive the design and implementation of scalable Microsoft Fabric data platforms, optimizing data pipelines and leading technical teams to deliver high-quality solutions while engaging with clients on...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$295K - $345K *

Lead the charge in enhancing application performance by managing a high-performing engineering team, optimizing client applications, and defining technical strategy across platforms to drive user enga...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Shape innovative product solutions for cloud and hyperscale platforms by leading cross-functional teams, driving complex problem-solving, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to m...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 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.