Director of Engineering Jobs at Ladders

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.

What to Expect as a Director of Engineering

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.

Key Skills and Qualifications

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.

Remote
caret down
Compensation
caret down
Position Level
caret down
Time Posted
caret down
Industries
caret down
More
1
caret down

$162K - $271K *

Advance the architecture and technology strategy for high-priority AI programs. Partner with senior leaders to translate ambitious AI objectives into actionable plans, ensuring alignment with enterpri...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $210K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of software engineering by leading talented developers in building innovative applications. Drive agile methodologies and foster a collaborative culture while act...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$158K - $180K *

Play a key role in developing scalable, secure applications that enhance clinician and client experiences. Collaborate across teams to architect innovative solutions in the mental health space, shapin...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $90K *

Elevate your career by leading controls design and engineering for cutting-edge HVAC systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams while driving innovative solutions and providing expert support in...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$75K - $90K *

Design and develop advanced controls for HVAC and air-handling systems, ensuring efficiency and reliability across critical operations. Collaborate on innovative projects with R&D, providing technical...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$142K - $235K *

Develop cutting-edge navigation and perception systems for extra-terrestrial rovers. Lead a small engineering team and collaborate with software specialists to ensure robust, practical solutions for l...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$205K - $230K *

Lead and innovate security operations by overseeing cybersecurity strategies, incident response, and threat management. Collaborate with teams to ensure effective controls and automate processes in di...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$83K *

Champion daily operations and ensure compliance in various functional areas while directly supervising section supervisors. Support the Program Manager in optimizing tasks and resource management. Pos...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $173K *

Shape the future of employee benefits technology by providing technical leadership and innovative solutions. Drive architecture and design for cloud-native applications, guiding teams through moderniz...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Empower teams by leading delivery operations across key regions, driving performance, strategy execution, and customer satisfaction while fostering growth and service excellence in a dynamic environme...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $160K *

Elevate your career as a Senior Project Manager leading innovative NPI programs. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive projects from concept to launch, ensuring alignment and excellence throughout t...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$200K - $220K *

Lead and mentor a dynamic team, driving infrastructure reliability and delivery best practices while ensuring seamless engineering collaboration and operational excellence in a fast-paced, high-impact...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $182K *

Lead the charge in fire protection engineering by developing lifelong client relationships, fostering team culture, and ensuring technical excellence to deliver top-tier safety solutions for varied co...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$75K - $90K *

Unlock your potential in a dynamic design role focusing on low voltage systems. Collaborate with trade teams to produce innovative installation documentation, ensuring accuracy and quality while manag...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$257K - $290K *

Transform the future of healthcare interoperability by leading strategic initiatives, ensuring compliance, and collaborating across teams to enhance data exchange and clinical outcomes, while managing...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Develop and execute a global Quality Assurance strategy, leading a diverse team across regions to ensure consistent, high-quality software implementations. Champion automation and improvement initiati...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$143K - $175K *

Join a dynamic team to streamline global HR operations, enhance compliance, and manage complex projects. Drive consistency across regions while fostering local adaptability, ensuring operational excel...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $140K *

Engage in transformative business development by identifying and closing new opportunities, nurturing client relationships, and driving strategic growth to enhance organizational success and client sa...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Manage and lead complex technical programs across cross-functional teams, ensuring high-quality delivery against business objectives while fostering collaboration and mentorship, with a global impact...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$215K - $240K *

Shape the future of technical training by building a comprehensive, AI-driven education program. Drive customer and partner enablement while ensuring education aligns with business outcomes across tec...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$246K - $339K *

Accelerate your career as you lead the architecture for CI/CD systems, enhancing delivery and deployment processes across a vast, global engineering platform while driving innovation with AI tooling i...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in transformative AI initiatives, collaborating with senior leadership to deliver impactful projects from diagnosis to deployment, driving value across the organization through innovat...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$250K - $300K *

Optimize customer success by blending technical expertise with sales acumen, understanding unique challenges, and delivering tailored solutions that drive business value and revenue growth. Collaborat...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Architect solutions to enhance DevOps teams' security by managing pre-sales technical support, conducting product demos, and serving as a subject matter expert in CI/CD integrations and workflows. Eng...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$320K - $488K *

Join a team that's paving the way for cloud integration and accelerated computing. Lead architecture and strategy for seamless hardware-software interfaces to empower enterprise and high-security data...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is the average salary for Director of Engineering jobs?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    You can browse through the Ladders ‘Director of Engineering’ category to see a list of top-tier job postings from established companies.