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.

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$144K - $288K *

Transform cloud infrastructure through innovative automation strategies, driving efficiency and security while leading teams to optimize CI/CD workflows. Leverage deep expertise in IaC and programming...

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead the evolution of a multi-tenant automotive SaaS platform by guiding your engineering team through microservices development, enhancing application performance, and integrating AI agents into work...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion federal compliance as a strategic partner, guiding clients through complex certifications and fostering executive relationships. Lead a team to ensure excellence in security compliance across...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$150K - $175K *

Reimagine medical device development by coordinating complex AI programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and enhance efficiency, enabling innovative healthcare solutio...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Lead and shape engineering operations while fostering relationships with stakeholders. Drive financial performance and implement best practices across the service line, guiding teams to achieve strate...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$135K - $165K *

Develop innovative cloud infrastructure solutions while optimizing Kubernetes systems. Collaborate with top engineers to manage projects, enhance delivery mechanisms, and provide self-service capabili...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Empower advanced security architecture across cloud and enterprise systems, driving threat modeling, conducting architecture reviews, and setting standards for secure design to protect sensitive healt...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading backend architectural transformations, designing resilient microservices, and shaping technical strategies for high-impact projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure succes...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$112K - $141K *

Transform cloud infrastructures by leveraging AWS for PLM software solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance, security, and scalability across production environments w...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $185K *

Unlock potential by managing and enhancing security technologies while conducting vital assessments and incident responses. Collaborate with vendors to protect the organization from evolving threats a...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $172K *

Join a team that's dedicated to solving customer technical issues with urgency. Collaborate across teams and manage multiple projects while enhancing our cloud-connected technology offerings for an ou...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $150K *

Lead the commissioning strategy and execution for a large-scale data center project. Own the overall program, ensure multidisciplinary readiness, and manage vendor partners through various phases from...

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3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Drive the development of innovative LLM-powered analytics systems, enhancing healthcare data insights through natural-language processing, robust querying, and compliance features, while collaborating...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $170K *

Help us transform patient care through our Virtual Care Platform by enhancing reliability and building tools that empower teams. Drive critical software solutions while maintaining a patient-centric f...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Lead a high-performing capture management team pursuing large federal opportunities. Oversee capture strategies, prioritize investments, and ensure consistent practices to enhance growth across variou...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in building and executing a comprehensive commissioning program across multiple AI data center projects, managing a team of Cx professionals to ensure seamless transitions from constru...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$153K - $249K *

Shape the future of network service delivery by leading technology strategy, execution, and improvements. Oversee end-to-end operations ensuring reliability and scalability, while driving automation a...

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5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$150K - $193K *

Transform product management in life science imaging by leading a dynamic team to innovate and drive strategic portfolio development that elevates health outcomes and fosters business growth through c...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Empower business growth by architecting financial planning and analytics as you lead the charge in building a high-performing FP&A function. Collaborate across departments to drive strategy and capita...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in building innovative software solutions that enhance fleet operations through seamless maintenance shop integrations, transactions, and data management, while collaborating closely w...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $120K *

Advance category management strategies to enhance supply chain performance. Collaborate with stakeholders and suppliers, analyze market trends, and optimize cost and delivery solutions for enterprise...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $110K *

Drive technical support leadership by overseeing incident management and customer communication during PT business hours. Act as the senior decision-maker, managing cross-team coordination and ensurin...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$139K - $203K *

Innovate structured storage solutions by leading medium-sized projects, designing APIs, and enhancing service capabilities while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal performance...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $200K *

Lead our sales team to drive revenue and margin growth for key accounts. Strategize to expand our customer base, while nurturing relationships and ensuring maximum profitability aligned with our compa...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as an Agile Project Manager, facilitating Scrum ceremonies, coaching teams, and managing cross-functional initiatives for effective delivery in a fast-paced engineering environment...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.