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Xora

Platform Director (Open Source)

State College, PA · On-site

$247.40K/yr

The Xora Open Source team is looking for a Software Platform Director to join us in the US. In this role, you will establish guidelines for writing and modifying software according to Xora standards.

Finastra

AI Product Manager - Platform

Atlanta, GA · On-site +1

Tracks KPIs across each services pod and reports progress to the Flow Platform Director * Assists in scrum and resource planning Required Skills & Experience: * Proven experience in enhancing ...

DSCC

Social Platforms Director

Washington, DC · On-site

$110K/yr

Social Platforms Director The DSCC is seeking a Social Platforms Director to manage the day-to-day ... Develop and execute platform-specific strategies for expansion platforms including YouTube ...

Ameris

Digital Platforms Director

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities: • Direct digital platform projects by developing plans, schedules, and budgets, assigning project resources, reporting progress, and communicating ...

Confluent

Director II, Engineering

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

Our platform puts information in motion, streaming in near real-time so companies can react faster ... Director II, Compute Platform & Unified Deployment Confluent is pioneering a fundamentally new ...

Ameris Bank

Digital Platforms Director

Atlanta, GA · Remote

Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities: · Direct digital platform projects by developing plans, schedules, and budgets, assigning project resources, reporting progress, and communicating ...

Ava Labs

Director of Social Media

New York, NY · On-site +1

$194.07K - $242.58K/yr

Director of Social Media Location: East Coast (NYC Preferred) We are looking for an exceptional ... Develop and execute platform-specific content calendars aligned to product launches, ecosystem ...

Thinking Minds Inc.

SAP Platforms Dir

Brentwood, TN

The platform must remain secure, scalable, and aligned with the needs of finance, supply chain, and ... The Director will oversee SAP solution architecture, configuration, and integration. They will ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Platform Director, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Platform Director, you need strong leadership skills, strategic project management experience, and a background in platform architecture or software engineering, often supported by a relevant degree. Familiarity with cloud platforms, enterprise-level software systems, and certifications like AWS Certified Solutions Architect or PMP are highly valued. Outstanding communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving abilities help set top performers apart in this position. These skills and qualities are crucial for overseeing complex platform initiatives, aligning technical teams, and ensuring platform scalability and reliability.

How does a Platform Director typically collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals?

As a Platform Director, you will regularly work alongside product managers, engineering leads, UX designers, and business stakeholders to develop and execute platform strategies. This role often involves facilitating communication between technical teams and business units, ensuring that platform initiatives align with broader company objectives. Effective collaboration is key, as you'll need to balance multiple priorities, resolve conflicts, and drive consensus to deliver scalable solutions that support diverse user and business needs.

What is a Platform Director?

A Platform Director is a senior leader responsible for overseeing the development, management, and strategic direction of a technology or business platform within an organization. They coordinate teams across engineering, product, and operations to ensure the platform meets business objectives and user needs. Platform Directors also manage budgets, set key performance indicators, and often play a central role in scaling and improving the platform's capabilities. Their work ensures the platform remains reliable, scalable, and aligned with the company's growth strategy.

What is the difference between Platform Director vs Product Manager?

AspectPlatform DirectorProduct Manager
ResponsibilitiesOversees entire platform infrastructure, ensuring scalability, security, and integration across multiple products or services.Focuses on specific products, managing development, features, and user experience.
Required CredentialsTypically requires a background in IT, software engineering, or systems architecture, often with leadership experience.Usually holds a degree in business, marketing, or computer science, with skills in product lifecycle management.
Work EnvironmentLeads cross-functional teams in a technical environment, often within large organizations or tech companies.Works closely with engineering, design, and marketing teams to develop and improve individual products.

While both roles involve strategic oversight, the Platform Director manages the overall platform infrastructure, whereas the Product Manager focuses on specific product development and user experience. Understanding these differences helps organizations assign the right responsibilities and expertise.

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Platform Director (Open Source)

Xora

State College, PA • On-site

$247.40K/yr

Full-time

Posted 21 days ago

Job description

Company Description:

At Xora, we connect pioneering software developers in the AR/VR space and deliver an open source stack for trusted, high performing, cross-platform software development. Our software auto compiles to native ARKit, ARCore, and WebGL through our flagship rendering engine.


We offer react-native tools, middle wear, and software orchestration through our community of developers. As well as a modular toolkit for creating custom AR glasses. As we rapidly grow, we provide enterprise support for creating augmented and virtual reality applications.


Our open-source users include The CocaCola company, Dior, The Food Network, Accenture.


Job summary:

The Xora Open Source team is looking for a Software Platform Director to join us in the US. 


In this role, you will establish guidelines for writing and modifying software according to Xora standards.


You will also streamline communication to partnering teams at Mozilla, Chromium, and other Open Source web projects. 


You will help orchestrate high-level platform changes, and work with the software development team, as well as external stakeholders, to fundraise for the 501c3 non-profit, as well as collaborate with the team to execute Changes.


The Platform Director's core responsibility is to work with users, internal development teams, and external developers and orchestrate a sustainable growth model for the rapidly growing open source project.


Job Description: 

  • Drive the development process.
  • Create guidelines for writing, modifying, and debugging software for external software contributors.
  • Establishes software quality standards for life cycle, documentation, development methods, testing, and maintenance.
  • Documents and analyzes test results and make recommendations to improve overall quality.
  • Create, record, and implement unit test plans, scripts, and test harnesses.
  • Ensure that project documentation is created and is maintained
  • Understand the team's needs and voice concerns for budget improvements and growth.

Job Requirements: 

  • Minimum of Bachelor's degree in a related field.
  • 2+ years experience leading and developing applications for mobile/ web.
  • Exceptional integrity, honesty, and trustworthiness.
  • Acts and thinks like an owner/entrepreneur.
  • Self Motivated. And driven to seek mentorship.
  • Ability to work inter-departmentally to devise strategies with key stakeholders in mind.
  • Ability to work in both team environments and as an individual contributor.
  • High level of business maturity.


Our Core Values:

Honor, integrity, and will to be independent are core to the Xora's values. 


Xora is expanding it's focus from solely software into also hardware, including partnering with manufacturing leaders to mass-produce a new platform. Although you, as a software leader, are not going to have to worry too much about the hardware development, It is good to know the complexity of the team you will be entering.


The Processes

There will be 4 stages to the application process once you have applied. 

  1. Resume walkthrough (1-2 weeks after application)
  2. Reverse Interview (2-3 weeks)
  3. Contract Negotiations (3rd week)
  4. 2-Week paid trial period

As we are also hiring for other positions, If we feel that you are a better candidate for different roles, we will definitely keep you informed.

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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