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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$307K - $427K *

Empower the future of AI by leading the architectural transformation of GKE, enhancing its capabilities for large-scale inference and Reinforcement Learning. Collaborate with industry leaders to drive...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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

$110K - $130K *

Manage the end-to-end delivery of large-scale data center projects, ensuring compliance with design, construction, and operational standards. Collaborate with diverse engineering teams to ensure timel...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex data center projects, ensuring timely, budget-compliant execution while bridging critical engineering and operational functions in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary...

1 week ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading the development and automation of GTM workflows. Collaborate across teams to enhance efficiency, leverage AI for data-driven decision-making, and drive the optimization of...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $170K *

Join a team that's shaping automation in a regulated environment by leading Site Reliability Engineering efforts. Drive technical excellence while mentoring engineers and ensuring high availability in...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform the software engineering landscape by leading a high-performing team to architect and develop a groundbreaking AI-powered care platform, ensuring scalability, reliability, and compliance in...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $250K *

The Engineering Lead will oversee a small team of backend engineers to build and scale core FinTech systems, focusing on data infrastructure and AI/ML integration. This role involves designing, develo...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $250K *

The Engineering Lead for ML Infrastructure and Data Engineering at Grid will oversee a small team of backend engineers to build and scale core FinTech systems. This role involves designing and operati...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $230K *

Elevate your career by leading scalable infrastructure for mission-critical platforms across diverse environments. Collaborate closely with senior leaders to ensure security and efficiency in supporti...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $240K *

Advance engineering capabilities by enhancing platform systems for deploying and operating production infrastructures. Collaborate with teams to ensure reliability and streamline developer workflows f...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$193K - $242K *

Deliver robust cloud-native infrastructure solutions, championing scalable, resilient architecture and event-driven systems while collaborating cross-functionally to enhance security, performance, and...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Manage engineering operations in a data center, ensuring 24/7 uptime through effective oversight, maintenance, and team leadership. Drive operational excellence and compliance while optimizing resourc...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$116K - $128K *

Empower your career as the technical lead in data center operations, overseeing engineering teams and ensuring compliance with operational standards for mission-critical systems in a dynamic environme...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$200K - $230K *

Shape the future of crypto by leading the Technical Program Management function, ensuring timely delivery, building trust across teams, and mitigating delivery risks in a high-stakes regulatory enviro...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $230K *

Lead the charge in building Technical Program Management from the ground up, ensuring timely and predictable product delivery across teams while navigating regulatory frameworks and fostering collabor...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$253K - $470K *

Optimize cloud infrastructure and automate processes to enhance the VDC platform. Collaborate with a remote team to build and maintain a secure, reliable environment using modern technologies in a fas...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Unlock potential by leading our platform engineering strategy and architecture. Drive a shift to API-first solutions while cultivating a high-performance team culture that embraces AI-driven innovatio...

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$162K - $244K *

Shape the future of cloud architecture by leading diverse teams, driving Azure modernization, and connecting business objectives with innovative solutions. As a technical leader, you will foster inclu...

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4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead strategic planning and execution across complex, cross-organizational engineering initiatives, enhancing release predictability and operational discipline while collaborating with senior leadersh...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate our engineering efficiency by leading comprehensive planning and execution across multifaceted, cross-organizational programs, ensuring release predictability and visibility through expert tec...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$223K - $290K *

Lead the technical strategy for data products, driving clinical data capabilities and insights. Collaborate with teams to optimize data ingestion processes and implement AI-assisted development workfl...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $200K *

Transform the deployment landscape by leading a customer-focused engineering team, driving scalable integrations and operational excellence across diverse environments while ensuring seamless experien...

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Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$225K - $325K *

Drive transformative initiatives in cloud infrastructure engineering, ensuring high availability and performance across global networking, HPC systems, and distributed storage, while mentoring teams t...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Optimize technical customer engagement through effective program management, aligning packaging strategies with performance goals, and ensuring seamless integration of new product introductions in col...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.