Unlock a wide array of high-quality, vetted Director of Engineering positions that offer a substantial starting salary of $100,000 or more. At Ladders, we showcase jobs in rapidly scaling companies and industry leaders looking to engage top-tier talent. You can tailor your search to match your specific career goals and salary expectations.
As a Director of Engineering, you'll spearhead product development, manage teams, and strategize to ensure invariably high quality of expected engineering deliverables. You'll work closely with other key stakeholders such as product managers, architects, and C-level executives.
Typically, the role of a Director of Engineering requires a strong technical background, proficiency in project management, excellent leadership skills, and a deep understanding of agile methodologies.
Senior Director of Engineering
$270K - $360K *
Take ownership of a portfolio of AI-powered talent management products, leading a 50+ member engineering team to deliver high-quality solutions that enhance organizational performance and employee dev...
6 days ago
Director, Engineering - Release Engineering, DevOps & SRE
$150K - $180K *
Shape the future of software engineering by leading Release Engineering, SecDevOps, and SRE functions. Define processes and strategy to improve reliability and velocity in a global team, ensuring soft...
3 weeks ago
Director, Mechanical Engineering
$197K - $221K *
Join a dynamic team to oversee mechanical engineering for innovative data center designs, ensuring efficient, sustainable facilities that meet evolving operational needs while managing project scope a...
2 weeks ago
$220K - $270K *
Build and manage scalable data infrastructure that powers data-driven products and decision-making. Lead a high-impact team to ensure data governance, quality, security, and performance aligns with bu...
4 weeks ago
$180K - $230K *
Empower your engineering team by managing roadmap execution, optimizing agile processes, and fostering collaboration. Use your SaaS expertise to lead diverse teams in delivering high-quality data-driv...
Reposted 1 month ago
$215K - $235K *
Join a team that leads, mentors, and scales AI-driven engineering teams to transform complex machine learning models into enterprise-ready web applications for national security and streamline the eng...
Today
Engineering Manager, Product Engineering
$153K - $211K *
Lead a dynamic engineering team driving innovation in a platform for self-care businesses. Foster a culture of excellence, ensuring timely delivery of high-impact projects while managing team growth a...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$130K - $160K *
Lead and inspire a diverse engineering team driving cutting-edge access governance solutions. Enhance user access reviews and compliance, while leveraging AI tools for improved efficiency and quality...
Yesterday
$140K - $190K *
Drive the development of cross-platform applications by creating innovative, polished user experiences in React Native, while collaborating with a dynamic team to enhance existing iOS and Android prod...
6 days ago
$230K - $250K *
Lead fullstack engineering teams to drive impact in product development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate AI-powered solutions and foster a culture of quality. Build and inspire a h...
1 month ago
Director of Production Engineering
$220K - $265K *
Elevate the reliability and efficiency of production systems while leading a talented global DevOps/SRE team. Drive security, scalability, and automation initiatives on an AWS-based infrastructure, al...
Today
Senior Director, Client Operations
$192K - $266K *
Drive best-in-class travel support through strategic leadership and operational excellence. Oversee lodging, flights, and customer advocacy, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and exception...
6 days ago
Director of Engineering - Data Platform
$180K - $225K *
Grow your career with us by leading the engineering strategy for our innovative, data lineage platform. Drive a collaborative team, enhance deployment practices, and ensure product excellence for regu...
6 days ago
Director, Software Engineering - Code Data
$150K - $214K *
Lead the charge in shaping the future of Content Engineering by guiding distributed technology teams to deliver innovative SaaS solutions and enhance business outcomes through strategic planning and e...
2 weeks ago
Director of Software Engineering - FOS
$240K - $275K *
Pioneer innovative software solutions by leading a high-performing engineering team. Drive technical strategy, promote best practices, and ensure top-notch quality in product delivery while aligning w...
Today
Senior Engineering Manager, Data
$225K - $265K *
Unlock potential by leading a transformative data engineering team focused on building robust, high-performance data platforms. Drive innovation, foster a culture of learning, and ensure impactful out...
3 weeks ago
Director of Engineering - Microgrid Solutions
$150K - $180K *
Unlock potential by leading innovative microgrid solutions, guiding engineering teams through project execution, from design to commissioning, ensuring performance standards align with operational nee...
4 weeks ago
Director of Engineering, Data Products
$223K - $290K *
Shape the future of healthcare technology by leading the Data Products team, driving innovative data solutions and strategies to improve clinical data ingestion and insights while collaborating with c...
Today
Engineering Manager, Object Storage
$150K - $180K *
Lead a talented team in crafting a high-quality, scalable object storage product that enhances the developer experience, balancing technical execution with product thinking to drive meaningful improve...
6 days ago
Manager, Software Development Engineering
$125K - $150K *
Lead and mentor Agile software engineering teams, driving innovation and delivery for core platform services. Foster collaboration, guide architectural strategy, and enhance development using AI tools...
Reposted 1 week ago
Manager, Software Development Engineering
$130K - $160K *
Take ownership of engineering leadership for a team focused on building secure, distributed systems in Go. Guide the development of proxy and control-plane platforms, translating product roadmaps into...
1 month ago
Director, Software Engineering
$235K - $275K *
Unlock potential by leading a high-performing engineering team to create and manage internal software platforms. Drive technical direction and standards, ensuring successful delivery while collaborati...
Reposted 1 week ago
Director of Software Engineering - DESG
$150K - $180K *
Join as a Director of Software Engineering, leading modernization and strategic development across key product lines while fostering innovation in AI adoption and agile practices. Drive team performan...
3 weeks ago
$160K - $200K *
Empower a dynamic engineering team by leading technical architecture, enhancing system reliability, and driving scalable solutions that support rapid growth in a fast-paced fintech environment. Foster...
1 month ago
Director of Engineering, Customer Deployments and Partner Integrations
$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...
1 week ago
What is the average salary for Director of Engineering jobs?
The average salary for Director of Engineering jobs really depends on the experience, location, and the size and scope of the company. Generally, salaries can range from $100,000 to well over $200,000.
What qualifications do I need to be a Director of Engineering?
Most Director of Engineering positions require technical experience and relevant degrees in fields like computer science or engineering. Management experience, strong leadership and interpersonal skills, and business acumen are also generally expected.
Where can I find Director of Engineering jobs?
You can browse through the Ladders ‘Director of Engineering’ category to see a list of top-tier job postings from established companies.