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.
$174K - $217K *
Join a team that's reimagining user access patterns while fostering top-tier development. As an Engineering Manager, you'll spearhead security-focused services, leading and mentoring a collaborative t...
1 week ago
$144K - $181K *
Elevate your career by leading engineering teams to innovate user access and security solutions. You will mentor talent, drive technical excellence, and apply modern design practices. Shape the future...
1 week ago
$230K - $250K *
Shape the future of engineering by leading multiple teams, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, and fostering a culture of innovation, excellence, and collaboration that meets the needs of a high...
5 days ago
Sr. Director, Software Engineering
$160K - $200K *
Create and lead a new AI-driven engineering practice, ensuring high-quality delivery of next-gen software. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate standards and optimize performance in re...
Reposted 1 week ago
$130K - $160K *
Join a dynamic team to lead, mentor, and drive software projects ensuring safety and compliance in aerospace technology. Your leadership will guide engineers in delivering innovative solutions efficie...
1 week ago
$200K - $230K *
Champion the IGA/IAM landscape, overseeing technical solutions and engineering teams. Lead end-to-end architecture for identity engagements while ensuring integration strategies, governance, and effec...
1 week ago
$150K - $180K *
Transform technical leadership by driving innovative strategies, mentoring teams, and ensuring architectural excellence while incorporating modern AI capabilities for enhanced software solutions and o...
1 month ago
$135K - $160K *
Unlock your leadership potential by guiding product engineers in creating exceptional developer experiences. This role blends technical expertise and product vision, enabling you to drive impactful in...
3 weeks ago
$150K - $180K *
Advance your career by leading cross-functional engineering teams to transform insurance solutions. Drive strategic initiatives, ensure operational excellence, and foster a culture of innovation while...
1 week ago
$150K - $180K *
Champion operational excellence by leading high-quality software delivery across multiple product lines, driving engineering metrics, and ensuring effective staffing and capacity planning in a dynamic...
2 weeks ago
Director, Software Engineering
$217K - $242K *
Engage engineering talent to drive scalable, AI-powered solutions within a complex cloud ecosystem. Lead a large team, partner with cross-functional stakeholders, and establish a strategic vision that...
3 weeks ago
Director, Software Engineering
$211K - $234K *
Empower teams by leading a large engineering organization focused on innovative software solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to align engineering strategy with business goals and dri...
3 weeks ago
$125K - $150K *
Lead the charge in transforming the future of energy by overseeing a team that delivers innovative solutions in transmission planning, ensuring actionable insights for utilities and ISOs while maintai...
2 weeks ago
$172K - $197K *
Lead the charge in shaping the engineering vision and scaling architecture to support rapid growth, driving organizational effectiveness while ensuring platform resilience in a high-performance, remot...
4 weeks ago
Associate Director, Device Engineering
$159K - $195K *
Lead the development of innovative drug-device combination products, oversee cross-functional collaboration and ensure compliance with regulatory standards while managing projects from concept through...
1 week ago
$180K - $220K *
Take ownership of engineering excellence by leading a senior team in enhancing systems and architecture that support scalable financial transactions while ensuring compliance and quality in a fast-pac...
2 days ago
$150K - $180K *
Transform healthcare technology by leading an internal engineering team. Oversee the transition of software ownership, manage vendor relationships, and drive AI strategy ensuring patient data privacy...
3 weeks ago
Director of Engineering, See & Scout
$213K - $378K *
Drive innovation as a key leader, shaping the vision for cloud-based agricultural intelligence. Build a high-performing team, architect scalable data systems, and collaborate across sectors to deliver...
1 week ago
Senior Manager, Systems Engineering
$150K - $180K *
Join a team that's redefining internal systems engineering. You will lead, inspire, and develop engineers while driving critical platform initiatives across identity, access, and ITSM, ensuring effect...
3 weeks ago
Director, Software Development Engineering - Workforce Governance
$150K - $180K *
Engage engineering teams in driving innovative governance solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives while providing technical guidance and fostering a collaborative work environment. Lead...
2 weeks ago
Senior Director Software Engineering
$207K - $247K *
Join a team that's driving AI-native software delivery by leading diverse tech teams, aligning strategies with business priorities while championing engineering excellence and operational effectivenes...
Reposted 2 days ago
$125K - $150K *
Lead the execution of complex, high-value projects, ensuring alignment between customer expectations and operational delivery while managing multi-site teams and enhancing stakeholder relationships. D...
3 weeks ago
$160K - $200K *
Lead the charge in engineering excellence by driving quality, scalability, and hands-on technical leadership for a proficient 30-person team dedicated to transformative financial systems...
2 days ago
$186K - $255K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of automation by managing large-scale projects and a talented team. Drive results with strategic leadership and ensure exceptional delivery across diverse custome...
3 weeks ago
Director, Software Engineering
$220K - $275K *
Lead a team of engineers to deliver high-quality software solutions, driving technical direction and fostering team growth. Collaborate with leadership to align engineering efforts with business objec...
Reposted 2 weeks 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.