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.
$100K - $130K *
Lead the charge in ensuring software quality and production readiness across engineering teams by developing robust test strategies and scalable automation frameworks in a fast-paced Agile environment...
4 weeks ago
Distinguished Software Architect (Head of Water Architecture)
$171K - $306K *
Drive the architectural vision for a cutting-edge water infrastructure platform. Lead technical strategy across diverse products, ensuring seamless integration of desktop and cloud solutions while col...
4 weeks ago
Senior Technical Program Manager - Enterprise Initiatives
$109K - $137K *
Lead cross-functional initiatives and align organizational strategies with execution. Drive high-impact programs across diverse teams, managing complexity and stakeholder engagement to deliver measura...
2 weeks ago
$121K - $193K *
Lead engineering excellence by designing and maintaining scalable services, ensuring quality through best practices and AI-assisted tooling, and translating business needs into technical solutions in...
2 weeks ago
$121K - $193K *
Shape the future of web applications by leveraging your frontend expertise to solve complex customer experience challenges, mentor engineers, and enhance development workflows while harnessing AI tool...
1 week ago
Product Manager, Central Products
$130K - $180K *
Lead cross-functional teams to identify AI opportunities, define product strategies, and drive innovation at scale. Foster a culture of experimentation while maximizing efficiency through empowered co...
1 week ago
$142K - $250K *
Shape the future of intelligent machines by leading platform offerings and ensuring successful product adoption. Collaborate across teams to deliver innovative solutions in robotics and machine learni...
6 days ago
MGR II R&D/PRODUCT DVL ENGINEERING
$162K - $243K *
Lead a high-performing engineering team in innovating power interconnection solutions for advanced IT systems. Drive product development lifecycle, ensure quality standards, and deliver customer-focus...
2 weeks ago
Senior Architect (environmental infrastructure)
$105K - $172K *
Shape the future of architectural design by collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions in municipal, technology, and federal projects, focusing on water and wastewater...
3 weeks ago
Network Delivery Program Manager - Chicago
$168K - $207K *
Help us shape the future of network delivery by leading multi-site build outs, translating requirements into actionable engineering plans, and ensuring compliance while managing vendor relationships e...
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$152K - $229K *
Join a team dedicated to pioneering architectural excellence, bridging technology and business. Lead innovative enterprise solutions across platforms like CRM and ERP while driving AI capabilities and...
2 weeks ago
$120K - $160K *
Manage cross-functional technical leadership to define AI architecture, tooling standards, and governance. Drive the development of a secure AI operating layer, enabling responsible AI adoption while...
Today
Director, Product Management, AI
$130K - $180K *
Shape the future of AI-powered product management, driving strategy and execution across complex portfolios. Lead teams to deliver innovative solutions that enhance supply chain operations and custome...
1 week ago
$130K - $180K *
Lead strategic engagements as a trusted advisor in complex enterprise sales, influencing C-suite decision-makers and driving success in high-stakes opportunities. Collaborate with sales teams to shape...
2 days ago
Sr Principal Platform Architect
$150K - $180K *
Join a team that's revolutionizing customer outcomes through expert technical advisory, leveraging the ServiceNow platform for successful digital transformations backed by proven methodologies and ext...
3 weeks ago
$85K - $115K *
Lead the charge in developing an AI-assisted data conversion platform, ensuring seamless schema mapping and data integrity across diverse educational data systems while managing end-to-end delivery an...
2 weeks ago
$100K - $140K *
Transform the software development process by leading a talented team focused on creating advanced military systems. Drive innovative engineering solutions while ensuring compliance with DoD standards...
3 weeks ago
Director Sales - Enterprise(ECAE)
$102K - $190K *
Inspire sales excellence by leading and developing a high-performing team. Drive strategy and innovative solutions to enhance client partnerships, ensuring growth in a dynamic market with measurable r...
5 days ago
$180K *
Join a team that's responsible for delivering IT modernization solutions for Federal Government contracts. As a leader, you'll drive projects through their lifecycle and manage teams toward successful...
3 weeks ago
Director, Mainframe Systems Programming
$155K - $210K *
Champion innovation in Mainframe Systems Programs to drive excellence in hardware and software lifecycle management across diverse client engagements, ensuring strategic delivery and transformative op...
6 days ago
$120K - $160K *
Join a team that's driving enterprise technology initiatives across Finance, HR, and Operations. As an experienced IT Project Manager, you will lead complex projects, ensuring timely delivery and alig...
3 weeks ago
$75K - $95K *
Champion the full project lifecycle by managing resources, schedules, and budgets to ensure timely delivery while adhering to quality standards and safety regulations, fostering collaboration and comm...
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$170K - $215K *
Champion growth and innovation by architecting the acquisition strategy for a cutting-edge fintech product, driving scalable marketing efforts, and leading cross-functional collaboration to maximize i...
3 weeks ago
Staff Software Engineer, Agents
$200K - $220K *
Accelerate AI innovation by developing cutting-edge investigative tools that enhance law enforcement's ability to extract insights from complex data and improve case resolution efficiency for a high-i...
Today
Director, Solutions Architecture & Pre-Sales - AI Infrastructure
$130K - $180K *
Lead the charge in architecting and enabling AI infrastructure solutions, collaborating with customers and partners to drive technical pre-sales, develop reference architectures, and support deploymen...
Yesterday
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.