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.
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VP of Engineering - Water Processing
$150K - $200K *
The VP of Engineering for Water Processing at Capture6 will lead the development and deployment of advanced water treatment and carbon capture technologies. This role requires expertise in brine treat...
1 week ago
Engineering Manager, Software Products
$217K - $303K *
The Engineering Manager for Software Products at Reddit will lead the SPACE Software Product team, focusing on developing and maintaining systems for user data privacy, security, and corporate enginee...
2 weeks ago
$204K - $260K *
The Engineering Manager for Hotels at Airbnb will lead the engineering planning and delivery of new features and capabilities for the Hotels line of business. This role involves building a strong team...
1 week ago
$180K - $200K *
The Vice President of Engineering at NGP VAN will lead the technical vision and execution for the company's political technology platforms, overseeing engineering teams to innovate and modernize tools...
1 month ago
$125K - $170K *
The Engineering Manager at College Board will lead a team in designing and implementing cloud-first architectural best practices while fostering a collaborative and innovative environment. This role r...
Today
$120K - $160K *
The Engineering Manager will lead and manage engineering teams to design, develop, and deliver high-quality software solutions. This role involves overseeing project execution, fostering a collaborati...
1 week ago
Engineering Manager (Platform Product Group)
$218K - $256K *
The Engineering Manager for the Platform Product Group at Coinbase will lead engineering teams to develop features, services, and infrastructure that support a scalable and compliant platform. This ro...
1 month ago
$330K - $350K *
The Director of Partner Engineering will lead a global team of Channel Sales Engineers, driving technical development and scaling with partners while shaping the global channel strategy. This role req...
1 month ago
$150K - $190K *
The Engineering Manager at Radicle Health will oversee a team of engineers while also contributing to development work, spending about 40% of their time coding and engaging in code reviews. This role...
1 month ago
Manager , Software Engineering
$130K - $180K *
The Director of Engineering will lead engineering teams to align technical and architectural vision with organizational goals. This role involves collaboration with Product Management and Design to ex...
1 month ago
Senior Engineering Manager, Data and Insights
$214K - $237K *
The Senior Engineering Manager, Data and Insights at OpenPhone will lead a newly formed team focused on enhancing the platform's functionality and user experience through AI and data insights. This ro...
3 weeks ago
Director, Software Engineering - Financial Solutions
$130K - $180K *
The Director of Software Engineering - Financial Solutions will lead the design and development of software systems that optimize healthcare revenue cycle processes, including claims management and bi...
1 month ago
Director, Software Engineering
$198K - $248K *
The Director of Software Engineering at Alto will lead full-stack engineering teams to develop innovative technology solutions that enhance the pharmacy experience. This role involves mentoring engine...
2 days ago
$148K - $280K *
The Engineering Manager will lead a fullstack team responsible for developing and delivering new functionalities for Air's web application. This hands-on leadership role involves managing engineers, c...
1 week ago
Engineering Manager, Page Scale & Performance Team
$190K - $500K+*
The Engineering Manager for the Page Scale & Performance Team at Netflix will lead a team focused on optimizing system performance and scalability for high-traffic backend systems. This role involves...
1 month ago
Director, Enterprise Applications
$155K - $232K *
The Director of Enterprise Applications will lead a team responsible for managing and optimizing various enterprise applications, including CRM, Finance/Accounting, and HRIS. This role involves stakeh...
6 days ago
Engineering Manager, Detection Engineering
$190K - $500K+*
The Engineering Manager for Detection Engineering at Netflix will lead a hybrid team of Security Software Engineers and Security Engineers focused on building tools and processes for threat detection...
1 month ago
Senior Manager, Engineering - Auth Infrastructure
$244K - $320K *
The Senior Manager of Engineering for Auth Infrastructure at Airbnb will lead two engineering teams focused on user authentication and authorization systems. This role involves defining the technical...
2 weeks ago
Principal Engineer, Cloud Transition
$205K - $274K *
The Principal Engineer, Cloud Transition at Atlassian will lead the development of platform capabilities for customer-facing solutions and ensure compliance across various product stacks. This role in...
2 weeks ago
$90K - $130K *
DPR Construction is seeking a project manager with a minimum of 5 years of commercial construction experience. The role involves overseeing project execution, managing project teams, and ensuring fina...
2 weeks ago
$130K - $180K *
The Principal Software Engineer at Clarity Innovations is responsible for leading multiple software teams in developing, implementing, and improving software solutions for national security applicatio...
1 month ago
R&D Manager, Software Engineering
$143K - $269K *
The R&D Manager, Software Engineering will lead a team in developing software platforms and product technologies, managing both onshore and offshore software engineering teams. This role requires stro...
Yesterday
Senior Engineering Manager, Google Distributed Cloud
$248K - $349K *
The Senior Engineering Manager for Google Distributed Cloud will oversee the NodeOS team, responsible for developing the operating system for both air-gapped and connected environments. This role requ...
6 days ago
$150K - $190K *
The Director of Product Support will lead and scale the support function at Inspiren, focusing on delivering fast, reliable, and empathetic service models. This role involves building a high-performin...
Today
Director, Machine Learning & Engineering
$250K - $325K *
The Director of Machine Learning and Engineering at Angi will lead a team of machine learning engineers to develop and deploy innovative AI solutions, including the integration of large language model...
1 week 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.