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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$170K - $297K *

Transform platform engineering at the forefront of dealmaking workflows. Lead cross-functional teams to optimize data systems and drive product innovation while ensuring operational excellence and tea...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$171K - $299K *

Grow your career with us as you lead the transformation of our technology platform. Oversee SRE, DevOps, performance engineering, and release management while driving automation and AI initiatives to...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Transform the developer experience by leading platform engineering initiatives. Shape a new team, drive automation, and enhance software delivery efficiency across products to enable faster, safer, an...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$212K - $300K *

Champion a forward-thinking platform engineering strategy, guiding multiple teams in enhancing developer experience, AI integration, and infrastructure reliability to align with organizational goals a...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $200K *

Lead the charge in building a robust platform engineering team that drives the reliability, integration, and operational excellence of our AI-driven audit platform, ensuring seamless experiences for o...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Transform application development with hands-on engineering in hybrid platforms. Drive automation, oversee Red Hat OpenShift, and support partner teams to enhance operational excellence in a collabora...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$250K - $290K *

Join a team that's redefining data platforms, leading architecture and engineering efforts while shaping and scaling a reliable, next-generation data warehouse for analytics and machine learning capab...

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6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Drive innovation in blockchain infrastructure as you lead multiple engineering teams and define technical strategy, ensuring performance, reliability and cost efficiency at unparalleled scale...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Lead and scale engineering teams to manage high-throughput distributed systems. Define infrastructure strategies, influence technical direction, and partner with leadership to enhance platform reliabi...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$185K - $270K *

Drive the evolution of AI infrastructure, owning platform stability, observability, and operational excellence. Leverage your extensive DevOps experience to enhance APIs and cloud services, ensuring r...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform business operations by directing IT strategies and managing multi-functional projects to achieve enterprise goals. Collaborate with executives to ensure technological alignment with business...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in shaping and executing strategic IT initiatives that align with enterprise objectives. Oversee multiple IT functions, drive technology enhancements, and ensure integration across bus...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in shaping platform engineering practices that enhance CI/CD, API governance, and secure delivery. Drive automation and environment management to ensure a resilient, scalable delivery...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Drive innovation by leading product management and design teams to deliver world-class technology solutions. Foster collaboration across departments, develop strategic visions, and optimize platform d...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive reliability engineering for cutting-edge AI infrastructure systems. You will shape and oversee reliability strategies, cross-functional collaboration, and innovative testing methodologies to ens...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$128K - $189K *

Lead the charge in software engineering, managing cross-regional teams to drive innovative conference platform integrations, elevate performance, and ensure alignment with strategic business objective...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$128K - $189K *

Drive platform integration and engineering excellence by leading cross-regional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions aligned with business strategy, fostering innovation and collaboration...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $160K *

Lead the charge in engineering excellence! Drive strategy, organizational growth, and team development to ensure high-performance engineering across diverse disciplines while aligning resources with c...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $200K *

Elevate engineering performance as a hands-on leader driving SaaS application development. Collaborate with teams, mentor talent, and implement AI-driven processes to enhance product quality and custo...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in developing the infrastructure and release strategies to ensure product scalability and reliability, aligning cross-functional teams to enhance customer adoption and operational exce...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Lead and empower a team of platform engineers to enhance infrastructure for developers, driving product initiatives from concept to delivery while fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration, and...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$210K - $235K *

Drive the engineering excellence of our foundational platform, leading a dedicated team to enhance reliability and scalability. Collaborate across teams to elevate developer experience and ensure robu...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $180K *

Lead and shape the Platform team, ensuring reliable cloud operations and automation. You'll manage people, projects, and quality while collaborating with technical leaders to enhance our infrastructur...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Manage and lead a high-performing Platform Engineering team, focusing on data, APIs, and integrations that support critical business functions. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver scalable, reli...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $260K *

Innovate and enhance our cloud services by automating DevSecOps processes. Take ownership of platform infrastructure to improve developer experiences and execute strategic goals within a dynamic, fast...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.