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.
Senior Engineering Manager – Incident Response
$184K - $289K *
Lead high-impact incident response in complex cloud environments, coordinating major security incidents. Manage a team, drive improvements, and implement AI tools for effective investigations while en...
2 weeks ago
Senior Manager - Security Engineering
$113K - $198K *
Shape the future of enterprise security engineering by leading high-performing teams to identify, mitigate, and manage technology risks across diverse platforms while ensuring secure business operatio...
4 days ago
Senior Application Engineering Manager, Core Financial Apps
$201K - $263K *
Drive transformative finance solutions by leading a high-performing team. Utilize Oracle Fusion Cloud and cutting-edge SaaS applications to innovate financial operations, optimize automation, and enha...
Today
Remote Principal Agentic Software Engineer
$150K - $180K *
Elevate software engineering through hands-on leadership, guiding AI development and influencing product direction across multiple platforms while ensuring quality and trust in member experiences...
5 days ago
Senior Electrical Engineer, Data Centers - Remote (U.S.)
$110K - $130K *
Design and implement advanced electrical systems for hyper-scale data centers, ensuring reliability, safety, and efficiency across large-scale infrastructures while collaborating with diverse teams an...
3 weeks ago
Senior Electrical Engineer, Data Centers - Remote (U.S.)
$110K - $130K *
Drive the design and implementation of electrical systems in hyper-scale data centers. You’ll ensure reliability and safety while collaborating with engineers to optimize power distribution and compli...
3 weeks ago
Senior Electrical Engineer, Data Centers - Remote (U.S.)
$110K - $130K *
Pioneer the design and implementation of advanced electrical systems for hyper-scale data centers. Lead critical projects focusing on efficiency, reliability, and safety while mentoring engineers and...
3 weeks ago
$125K - $150K *
Engage with our dynamic team to lead our growth strategy, overseeing paid acquisition and innovation across channels. Be hands-on daily in driving profitable revenue and shaping our growth model for i...
Yesterday
$125K - $150K *
Join a team that builds high-quality software solutions, leads developers, and cultivates an innovative tech culture. Your expertise will shape projects in a dynamic, collaborative environment that pr...
2 weeks ago
$84K - $160K *
Join a dynamic team as you provide technical support and guidance to customers on FPGA design. Collaborate with sales teams, enhance customer relationships, and promote cutting-edge technology solutio...
3 weeks ago
$84K - $150K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of engineering solutions by leading technical engagement and demand creation, driving strategic plans, and fostering relationships with key stakeholders in a dyna...
Reposted today
$84K - $170K *
Partner with us to provide technical expertise that drives innovation and supports customer success through efficient design solutions and relationship-building in the electronics industry...
1 week ago
$140K - $160K *
Lead and manage advanced data center design projects, ensuring efficiency, reliability, and sustainability, while collaborating across teams to deliver high-quality results and innovative solutions...
1 week ago
Aviation Regulatory Program Manager
$122K - $155K *
Champion regulatory strategy to enable advanced drone operations globally, ensuring compliance and safety while collaborating with internal teams and external regulators on complex aviation projects...
3 weeks ago
$150K - $180K *
Champion the development of a high-growth data solutions business, driving revenue, client engagement, and team leadership, while shaping product direction in a dynamic, fast-paced environment focused...
5 days ago
Program Manager/Engagement Manager
$110K - $130K *
Deliver leadership and management of contractor performance to ensure efficient program execution, integration, staffing, and quality control while maintaining robust communication with stakeholders t...
2 weeks ago
Director of Research, Text to Speech
$160K - $200K *
Transform your career by leading cutting-edge research in speech generation. Own the strategy and technical direction for Text-to-Speech, shaping models and driving innovation while building and guidi...
1 week ago
$135K - $145K *
Drive innovative software solutions by developing robust, cloud-native systems that enhance provider data management capabilities and meet the evolving needs of clients in a dynamic, collaborative env...
6 days ago
Senior Public Policy and Government Affairs Manager
$109K - $211K *
Join a dynamic team to shape policy strategies and funding opportunities that enhance public sector technology adoption. This cross-functional role requires coalition-building skills and in-depth know...
1 week ago
$95K - $115K *
Unlock potential by optimizing the data lifecycle in a dynamic Big Data environment. Collaborate with teams to design, implement, and enhance data solutions, ensuring effective parsing and transformat...
1 week ago
Mechanical Engineering Lead, Data Centers - Remote (U.S.)
$110K - $130K *
Play a key role in designing and overseeing mechanical systems for hyperscale data centers, ensuring reliability and efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and maintain strong client rela...
3 weeks ago
Mechanical Engineering Lead, Data Centers - Remote (U.S.)
$110K - $130K *
Lead and oversee mechanical systems for hyperscale data centers, ensuring reliability and efficiency. Serve as the primary client contact, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver projec...
3 weeks ago
Mechanical Engineering Lead, Data Centers - Remote (U.S.)
$110K - $130K *
Engage in the design and oversight of mechanical systems for hyperscale data centers, ensuring efficiency, reliability, and safety through collaboration with cross-functional teams and client engageme...
3 weeks ago
Mechanical Engineering Lead, Data Centers - Remote (U.S.)
$110K - $130K *
Champion innovative mechanical designs for hyperscale data centers, overseeing project execution and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to ensure performance, compliance, and client satisfac...
3 weeks ago
$150K - $180K *
Transform product management by leading a talented team, driving AI adoption, and aligning strategies to deliver customer-focused outcomes while nurturing a culture of accountability and continuous im...
6 days 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.