Director of Engineering Jobs

Explore Director of Engineering opportunities with organizations seeking experienced technology leaders. On Ladders, discover vetted professional jobs that pay $100,000 or more, including roles guiding engineering teams, shaping technical strategy, and delivering reliable products and platforms.

What Does a Director of Engineering Do?

Directors of Engineering lead teams and managers responsible for building and maintaining software, systems, or digital products. They partner with product, design, security, and business leaders to set priorities, guide architecture and delivery, develop engineering talent, and ensure teams meet goals for quality, reliability, and scale. Responsibilities vary by company and may include managing budgets, hiring, performance planning, and communicating progress to senior leadership.

Skills and Experience Employers Look For

Employers commonly seek a record of leading engineering teams and delivering complex technical initiatives. Valuable strengths include people management, strategic planning, software development lifecycle expertise, cloud and distributed systems knowledge, architecture judgment, and clear communication. Depending on the organization, experience in areas such as data engineering, cybersecurity, AI, or enterprise platforms may also be important.

Director of Engineering Career Opportunities

Director roles are available across industries and technical specialties, from SaaS and financial services to healthcare, retail, and telecommunications. Common paths include leading application engineering, infrastructure, platform, data, or product engineering organizations. Search current openings on Ladders to find senior engineering leadership opportunities aligned with your experience and career goals.

Find Director of Engineering Jobs on Ladders

Use Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review job requirements, compare roles, and identify positions where your leadership experience and technical background can make an impact.

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$150K - $180K *

Empower security operations and engineering to enhance threat detection, incident response, and prevention. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to scale security measures as the organization grows...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $160K *

Elevate your career by owning electrical application engineering for prefabricated platforms. Collaborate across disciplines to deliver scalable solutions, ensuring design integrity and execution read...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$178K - $287K *

Drive innovative machine learning solutions by leading cross-functional teams to deliver real-time safety insights from AI dash cameras, leveraging data from various sources to enhance fleet safety an...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$221K - $387K *

Lead the charge in adapting global AI product strategies to local markets, ensuring commercial success through tailored solutions, effective sales enablement, and customer engagement. Drive innovation...

Santa Clara, CARemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $210K *

Join a team that's innovating the future of energy by integrating large-load facilities into the electric grid, solving complex challenges, and ensuring reliable power supply for high-performance comp...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $175K *

Join our team to drive the technical direction of our Internal Developer Platform, enhancing workflows and tooling for engineering teams. You'll lead multi-quarter strategies, ensuring reliable delive...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$75K - $110K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative civil engineering projects, delivering high-quality site designs, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance renewable energy and infrastructure d...

Eden Prairie, MNRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Innovate in mission planning by developing autonomous operations for satellite constellations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, prototype code, and optimize algorithms...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Optimize real-time automation solutions across manufacturing and enterprise levels. Collaborate with engineering teams to design, implement, and enhance systems using diverse programming and design to...

Richmond, VARemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Transform your career by engineering innovative automation solutions across industries. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance operational efficiency and drive real-time information systems from t...

Raleigh, NCRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$92K - $110K *

Elevate your career by engineering real-time automation solutions across industries. Collaborate with a dynamic team to design, implement, and optimize systems that enhance operational efficiency and...

Philadelphia, PARemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in shaping and expanding bridge design services across New England. Provide strategic direction, oversee project delivery, mentor staff, and strengthen client relationships to enhance...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Build robust software solutions by developing application and test code, while steering implementation decisions in a collaborative Agile environment. Contribute to complex architectures using modern...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $185K *

Deliver impactful solutions as a technical leader to drive system resilience, architect observability, and empower engineers, while establishing strong SLO-driven processes across diverse cloud enviro...

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1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$166K - $200K *

Lead the charge in advancing power system simulation and grid engineering. Drive innovative research and advisory services while establishing EPRI's technical vision in grid modernization and DER inte...

California, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$124K - $238K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of spacecraft systems engineering. Leverage your expertise to lead cross-functional teams in developing complex spacecraft designs, ensuring compliance, and drivi...

Palo Alto, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $135K *

Unlock excellence in PCB design and manufacturing by leading DFM initiatives, developing complex multilayer layouts, and shaping best practices across engineering teams to enhance product performance...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$138K - $163K *

Drive the evolution of software solutions for healthcare quality reporting, leading engineering teams to deliver innovative, high-quality products while fostering a culture of collaboration and contin...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $220K *

Lead the strategy for manufacturing processes, ensuring seamless product transitions from design to production. Partner with cross-functional teams to optimize supplier capabilities while meeting cost...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $170K *

Engage as a Technical Lead to design, modernize, and enhance federal software systems. Drive engineering excellence across the SDLC, mentor teams, and deliver secure, scalable applications in mission...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$151K - $216K *

Unlock your potential by leading a dynamic engineering team to deliver innovative solutions, drive technical excellence, and foster collaboration while serving the U.S. Government in a hybrid work env...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$160K - $195K *

Drive operational excellence and lead a high-performing team to deliver complex digital products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define strategies, manage resources, and ensure profitable...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $154K *

Optimize and integrate the manufacturing process for hazardous materials, taking ownership from design through commissioning. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safety and efficiency i...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$147K - $184K *

Join a team that's defining market strategies and elevating procurement narratives. You will lead product marketing efforts, guide a team, and leverage data-driven insights to drive impactful messagin...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$148K - $263K *

Drive the design and implementation of AI-First operational environments, architecting resilient multi-cloud networks and building autonomous orchestration layers to enhance security and efficiency ac...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Director of Engineering do?question toggle

    A Director of Engineering leads engineering teams and managers, sets technical and delivery priorities, develops talent, and partners with other departments to deliver and maintain products, software, or platforms.

  • What qualifications are common for Director of Engineering jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often look for substantial engineering experience, a history of leading teams, strong communication and planning skills, and expertise in relevant technologies or systems.

  • What is the difference between a Director of Engineering and a VP of Engineering?question toggle

    A Director of Engineering typically leads one or more teams or a defined engineering function. A VP of Engineering generally has broader organizational responsibility and may oversee multiple directors, larger budgets, and company-wide engineering strategy. Titles and scope differ by employer.

  • How much do Director of Engineering jobs pay?question toggle

    Compensation depends on factors such as location, company size, industry, and role scope. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; check each listing for its stated compensation details.

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    Browse Director of Engineering listings on Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more.