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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$141K - $184K *

Champion a team driving platform engineering excellence, ensuring robust AI-native practices and efficient delivery. You'll manage projects, coach engineers, and elevate architectural standards to emp...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of cloud technology by designing secure, compliant platforms on AWS with a focus on developer experience and regulatory standards. Your expertise will drive innov...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$245K - $265K *

Empower your career by leading a team that shapes innovative developer platforms. Collaborate on strategic roadmaps and drive exceptional developer experiences through technical leadership and communi...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$159K - $206K *

Drive the Internal Platform Infrastructure program, enhancing cross-functional integrations and security initiatives while managing multiple complex workstreams and vendor relationships for operationa...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $188K *

Support the platform infrastructure program, enhancing internal tooling and integrations while aligning with cross-functional teams to drive effective technical solutions and strategic initiatives acr...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$174K - $312K *

Drive identity innovation by leading IAM Engineering, ensuring secure and scalable platforms for workforce and non-human identities while guiding teams towards excellence in modern identity solutions...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $180K *

Shape the future of product engineering by leading talented teams, setting delivery expectations, and fostering a culture of quality. Drive alignment between engineering, product, and architecture whi...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$187K - $234K *

Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team to enhance platform capabilities, driving accountability and owner-ship in delivering reliable and effective engineering solutions across the organizati...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$139K - $183K *

Innovate and build resilient cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines at scale, enhancing developer efficiency across multiple teams while ensuring security and compliance in a health tech environment...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$137K - $244K *

Elevate production environments by serving as the key technical liaison for product teams. Optimize containerization processes and collaborate closely with platform teams to ensure seamless integratio...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $200K *

Unlock potential by leading platform engineering to develop and manage resilient, secure, and high-availability IT solutions. Collaborate across teams while ensuring platform reliability and advancing...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$240K - $250K *

Architect a robust CI/CD ecosystem to empower cross-functional engineering teams to deliver high-quality applications rapidly, ensuring seamless integration across backend, frontend, and mobile platfo...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$230K - $240K *

Join a team that's redefining cloud infrastructure by leading engineering teams to deliver scalable, innovative solutions in a remote-first environment. Enhance our technology landscape while fosterin...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $334K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of healthcare technology by leading cross-functional platform engineering initiatives that enhance security, reliability, and developer experience across a multi...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$195K - $270K *

Pioneer the future of cloud infrastructure by leading a hands-on team to enhance developer enablement and operational efficiency, ensuring scalable AI-native solutions that drive business success and...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$213K - $284K *

Lead the vision and technical strategy for Stitch Fix's core data and AI platforms, driving innovation in personalization, intelligent automation, and enterprise solutions through advanced data integr...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$263K - $341K *

Shape the future by leading the design and integration of internal systems, unifying business workflows and advancing AI capabilities, while managing teams to solve operational challenges with precisi...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $130K *

Contribute to the development and maintenance of automation frameworks, deploying and managing Helm charts across diverse Kubernetes environments, while collaborating with teams to optimize platform p...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$123K - $173K *

Advance our data governance and platform capabilities. Lead a cross-functional team in transforming data into actionable insights for product innovation, ensuring compliance and quality within our evo...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Lead the development and strategy for enterprise-scale Developer Experience platforms, ensuring alignment with engineering excellence and operational rigor. Foster an environment of collaboration and...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$268K - $325K *

Lead the charge in transforming our data platform, driving strategic direction and innovation while empowering teams to excel in analytics, data infrastructure, and engineering excellence across the o...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$159K - $206K *

Lead transformative technical programs across productivity engineering teams, ensuring optimal adoption of modern infrastructure tools and strategies. Drive collaboration, roadmap planning, and execut...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$179K - $199K *

Unlock potential by building a robust AI infrastructure that connects systems and enhances agent workflows, while collaborating with engineering teams to deliver scalable and effective GenAI solutions...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$220K - $270K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI platforms, where you'll lead technical design and mentorship while building secure, scalable systems that empower ambitious engineering initiatives in a reg...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and implementation of modern data architectures. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver scalable data solutions and drive data governance initiatives in a clou...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 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.