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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$100K - $130K *

Elevate our automation systems by refactoring complex integrations into scalable, resilient solutions, while leading a team to harness AI-first approaches for a user base expansion from 5M to 50M...

Waterloo, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Transform automation systems with a focus on robust, scalable architecture. Collaborate with a highly skilled team to enhance a complex backend, ensuring reliability and efficiency in orchestrating mu...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Drive the evolution of our automation systems, enhancing scalability and fault tolerance while managing complex transactions, with a blend of technical acumen and strategic planning to support rapid u...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $130K *

Drive the evolution of automation systems to enhance reliability and scalability, enabling seamless insurance transactions for millions of users while collaborating directly with leadership to impleme...

Kingston, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$131K - $152K *

Innovate with us by engaging in multifaceted software development, improving backend services, APIs, and data systems. Collaborate across teams to solve real-world problems while gaining expertise in...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Architect dynamic system operations and lifecycle management, enhancing collaboration across stakeholders. Leverage problem-solving skills in evolving tech environments to support deployments, configu...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Unlock your potential by supporting system operations and lifecycle management in a dynamic tech environment. Collaborate with teams and stakeholders to deliver robust solutions and ensure system stab...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Empower the data landscape by architecting robust data solutions, optimizing performance, and driving innovation within a collaborative environment. Lead cross-functional projects and enhance data cap...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Architect and enhance robust data engineering solutions, managing data scalability and performance for a major eCommerce platform. Lead teams and innovate with AWS cloud technologies to empower data-d...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$164K - $234K *

Pioneer the development of cutting-edge multi-cloud infrastructures to enhance developer experiences, improve tooling, and ensure reliability across teams, driving innovation and productivity within o...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$164K - $234K *

Drive transformative cloud infrastructure initiatives by designing and managing multi-cloud foundations, enhancing developer productivity, and ensuring security across Platforms. Collaborate with tale...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Advance the future of AI by designing scalable systems and enhancing user experiences. Collaborate with experts, tackle complex challenges, and implement cutting-edge technologies to create reliable...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $180K *

Engineer the integration of display silicon, driving end-to-end execution across multiple programs and suppliers. Own technical challenges, ensuring seamless coordination and risk management in a comp...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$111K - $192K *

Elevate your career by leading software delivery strategies and developing reusable components. Mentor teams through coding best practices while collaborating with business leaders to deliver impactfu...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $189K *

Lead cross-regional engineering teams to drive platform integrations, ensure SDLC excellence, and deliver scalable solutions that enhance user experience for C-level executives in a flexible, collabor...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$128K - $189K *

Lead engineering teams to drive platform integrations that enhance C-level experiences. Foster innovation, engineering excellence, and agile methodologies while partnering with business leaders to ali...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $180K *

Innovate security strategies to transform IT governance in healthcare. As a principal leader in cybersecurity, you will shape global standards, drive risk management, and develop frameworks that enhan...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $225K *

Contribute to cutting-edge software solutions as a Principal Engineer, leading complex integrations in high-performance CAD and PLM environments while driving AI insights directly into designers’ work...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Transform enterprise IT operations by effectively overseeing cloud, network, identity, and collaboration systems while driving efficiency and reliability across all services—bridging operational goals...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Elevate your career by designing and managing enterprise-grade Databricks platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure scalability, security, and optimization for data and AI initiativ...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$192K - $288K *

Champion the development of scalable data pipelines and ML infrastructure, influencing ads optimization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage the full software lifecycle, ensuring system...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$192K - $288K *

Architect scalable data pipelines for machine learning, optimizing ads ecosystems. Collaborate across teams to ensure end-to-end performance, reliability, and correctness while using distributed syste...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$192K - $288K *

Drive the development of scalable data pipelines and infrastructure for ML and optimization, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality feature datasets that support robust perfo...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in designing and developing innovative systems engineering solutions for patient monitoring devices, managing end-to-end product lifecycle including compliance, integration, and custom...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$129K - $171K *

Lead the charge in executing and managing space program initiatives, overseeing budgets and schedules, and engaging with customers to ensure technical objectives meet contractual requirements all whil...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.