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Director of Platform Engineering

MaintainXSan FranciscoEngineering
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Salary
$228K - $313K USD
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Posted
2 Sept 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Role Overview

MaintainX is hiring a full-time Director of Platform Engineering to lead the platform division overseeing seven foundational teams. This remote-friendly position is based out of San Francisco and suits an experienced engineering leader ready to scale operations at a fast-growing company.

Key Responsibilities

Shape the operating model and roadmap for Platform Engineering by translating business objectives into multi-quarter investments.
Manage and mentor software development managers across seven key teams, providing guidance on technical judgment and career growth.
Establish rigorous engineering standards covering framework conventions, CI/CD health, reliability targets, and compliance.
Drive the artificial intelligence platform strategy, focusing on agent orchestration and developer environments.
Oversee division-level reliability by defining SLOs, managing incident response frameworks, and ensuring long-term prevention.
Collaborate with the CTO and peer leaders on organizational design, headcounts, and architectural decisions.
Communicate technical priorities and infrastructure investments clearly to executive stakeholders and the wider business.

Requirements

Ten or more years of overall experience in software engineering.
Five or more years of experience in engineering leadership, including at least two years managing other managers across multiple teams.
Deep technical background in at least two areas such as distributed systems, backend frameworks, mobile frameworks, or reliability engineering.
Demonstrated history of leading platform or infrastructure teams within a growth-stage B2B software company.
Forward-thinking approach to artificial intelligence, with experience guiding teams working with language models and agentic workflows.
Exceptional spoken and written English skills for cross-team leadership and executive presentations.

Nice to Have

Prior experience leading testing frameworks, quality engineering, or developer productivity platforms.
Hands-on background scaling developer platforms during periods of rapid team growth.
Previous familiarity with CMMS, IoT, or industrial software domains.

Skills and Tools

Distributed systems
Backend and mobile frameworks
Platform and reliability engineering
AI agent orchestration and LLMs
CI/CD health and compliance frameworks

Salary and Benefits

Base compensation ranges from $228,000 to $313,000 per year in USD. Depending on the position, total rewards may also include an annual bonus, commission, and equity. United States employees have access to Autodesk benefits, while Canadian and international team members receive region-specific health, retirement, and leave coverage detailed by the recruiter.

About the Company

MaintainX provides a mobile-first work execution platform utilized by industrial and frontline teams to reduce unplanned downtime. Trusted by over 13,000 customers globally, the company joined Autodesk Operations Solutions to unify design, manufacturing, and operational lifecycles. The mission centers on keeping the physical world running smoothly by equipping facilities, fleets, and hospitals with reliable tools.

How to Apply

To submit an application for this position, please visit the official company careers page.

Questions candidates ask

What is the salary range for the Director of Platform Engineering role?

The annual base pay ranges from $228,000 to $313,000 USD, with potential additions of equity, an annual bonus, and commission depending on the position.

Is this position remote?

Yes, this is a remote-friendly role based out of San Francisco, California.

How many years of experience are required?

Candidates must have 10+ years in software engineering, including 5+ years in engineering leadership and at least 2 years managing managers across multiple teams.

What teams will this director oversee?

The platform division includes seven foundational teams: AI Builder, DevOps, Compliance, Testing Frameworks, Backend Frameworks, Mobile Frameworks, and SRE.

Who owns MaintainX?

MaintainX is part of Autodesk, joining Autodesk Operations Solutions to unify design, make, and operate lifecycles.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official MaintainX careers page.

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