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.
Director of Engineering Platforms
$160K - $210K *
Optimize product strategies by leading the execution of hardware platforms while shaping roadmaps to meet market demands and align with corporate objectives, driving innovation and ensuring high-quali...
3 weeks ago
Director, GTM Engineering & Systems
$150K - $180K *
Advance our GTM Systems & Tools team by architecting a high-performing revenue tech stack. Lead a skilled team to ensure seamless data flow, optimize workflows, and enable Marketing, Sales, and Custom...
1 week ago
$208K - $364K *
Lead the charge in driving impactful product initiatives by managing a cross-functional engineering team, collaborating with various stakeholders, and fostering a high-performing work environment focu...
2 weeks ago
$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...
3 weeks ago
Software Engineering Manager, PLG
$155K - $215K *
Transform customer experiences by leading a high-impact engineering team focused on product-led growth. Drive innovation and engagement across a comprehensive travel marketplace while enhancing effici...
1 month ago
Principal Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure
$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...
Reposted 1 week ago
Director, System Layout and Structural Engineering
$186K - $255K *
Help us shape innovative structural solutions for warehouse automation. Lead a high-performing engineering team while driving cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced environment focused on scal...
1 week ago
$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...
2 weeks ago
$184K - $231K *
Transform web engineering excellence by leading cross-functional teams, defining architecture, and implementing best practices to propel high-quality, scalable web solutions that enhance performance a...
3 weeks ago
Engineering Director, Business Applications
$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...
2 days ago
$225K - $275K *
Empower engineering excellence as you lead a team driving high-quality software delivery. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance team culture and ensure reliability in a compliance-focused environm...
1 week ago
$150K - $200K *
Transform an engineering team as you lead them in delivering high-quality music experiences. Drive AI implementation, enhance team culture, and ensure reliable sprint execution while collaborating wit...
1 week ago
$130K - $180K *
Drive impactful AI systems development by leading a multidisciplinary team. Engage in hands-on technical architecture and enable quick delivery of customer-focused solutions in enterprise environments...
Yesterday
$130K - $160K *
Join a dynamic team as a leader in core Enterprise product development, balancing management and hands-on coding while driving innovation in a remote-first environment with a focus on AI integration a...
3 weeks ago
$170K - $200K *
Join a team that's redefining legal technology. As an Engineering Manager, you'll lead software engineers, guiding the development of a next-gen platform focused on AI-driven solutions, ensuring quali...
5 days ago
$120K - $160K *
Lead the charge in developing cross-functional engineering teams to optimize CI/CD practices, security integration, and operational excellence, enabling reliable software delivery in mission-critical...
3 weeks ago
Director of Software Engineering
$155K - $185K *
Lead, modernize, and scale an engineering organization by enhancing software delivery, fostering team development, and advancing responsible AI adoption to deliver secure, high-quality enterprise appl...
4 days ago
Director, Engineering (Public Cloud Infrastructure)
$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...
Reposted 5 days ago
Engineering Manager, Full Stack & Data
$120K - $150K *
Drive the growth and direction of cross-functional engineering teams, guiding talent to achieve ambitious goals while ensuring robust data architecture and infrastructure, all in a collaborative, incl...
1 week ago
Principal Engineer, Technical Lead
$213K - $273K *
Lead the technical vision for scalable backend systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate product goals into executable strategies. Mentor engineers, drive architectural design, a...
1 week ago
Director, Engineering (Data & Insights)
$175K - $328K *
Oversee and lead multiple engineering teams to effectively align technology strategy with business goals, ensuring seamless delivery of high-quality software products while fostering a collaborative a...
2 weeks ago
$143K - $179K *
Champion transformative planning and lead a dynamic team to innovate laboratory solutions while driving excellence and collaboration in the design practice...
1 week ago
Software Engineering Manager, Forward Deployed
$120K - $150K *
Lead the charge in innovative software engineering solutions, mentoring a diverse team while driving project excellence and aligning technical strategies with business goals for the defense and intell...
Yesterday
$90K - $120K *
Champion project excellence by leading cross-functional teams and ensuring timely delivery of structural engineering projects while maintaining compliance and fostering client relationships throughout...
Reposted today
$90K - $120K *
Lead the charge in planning and executing structural engineering projects while managing teams to deliver high-quality solutions that exceed client expectations. Collaborate effectively with stakehold...
Reposted today
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.