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.
Director, Engineering Operations
$150K - $200K *
Transform engineering operations by leading RTB initiatives, ensuring reliability, and driving AI adoption across platforms to enhance efficiency and operational excellence in a high-stakes tech envir...
2 weeks ago
Director, Engineering Operations
$150K - $200K *
Transform engineering operations for critical platforms, focusing on operational excellence, incident management, and AI-driven efficiencies while ensuring reliability and stakeholder alignment in a h...
2 weeks ago
$308K - $417K *
Champion innovative SoC floor-planning and PDN methodologies for cutting-edge designs, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance power integrity and implementation strategies for advanced t...
5 days ago
Director of Engineering, Platform
$140K - $180K *
Transform engineering at scale by leading cross-functional teams to define platform strategy, own reliability standards, and ensure alignment with business goals. Drive impactful outcomes in a high-gr...
1 week ago
Director of Engineering, Platform
$150K - $200K *
Lead and innovate in the Platform division, driving engineering standards and team development while ensuring reliability and leveraging AI technology to enhance a high-growth engineering organization...
1 week ago
Director of Engineering, Platform
$130K - $180K *
Lead the future of platform engineering by managing foundational teams, driving AI innovation, and shaping strategic direction in a dynamic, high-growth environment. Cultivate talent, set engineering...
1 week ago
$206K - $325K *
Seeking an experienced Engineering Director to lead innovative, AI-driven product initiatives, fostering high-performing teams and driving strategy alongside Product and Design for exceptional market...
Yesterday
$120K - $150K *
Lead the charge in overseeing engineering operations and project management, ensuring alignment with company goals while nurturing team development and driving innovative design solutions for complex...
2 weeks ago
$216K - $287K *
Lead a global engineering design team to innovate optical transceiver development. Drive architecture, validation, and AI tool integration, ensuring project success and enhanced productivity in a coll...
Reposted 1 week ago
$130K - $180K *
Innovate in engineering leadership, guiding AI-driven solutions within power plant operations. Drive strategy, product development, and team excellence while enhancing operational reliability through...
3 weeks ago
$100K - $130K *
Join a team that's at the forefront of controls engineering, leading a skilled group in delivering innovative solutions. Play a crucial role in business growth while shaping high-impact projects that...
Today
$120K - $150K *
Grow your career with this hands-on leadership role overseeing projects, managing a technical team, and driving business growth in integrated electrical and control systems, ensuring client satisfacti...
Today
Director of Engineering Platforms
$160K - $210K *
Optimize product strategies by leading the execution of hardware platforms while shaping roadmaps to meet market demands and align with corporate objectives, driving innovation and ensuring high-quali...
3 weeks ago
Director, Engineering Management
$189K - $260K *
Join us to lead a global engineering team focused on advanced chemical delivery systems. Drive innovation while collaborating with stakeholders to tackle complex engineering challenges and enhance pro...
4 weeks ago
$120K - $150K *
Elevate software engineering practices by managing teams, overseeing development projects, and ensuring alignment with business goals. Drive performance improvement and foster professional growth in a...
4 days ago
$90K - $120K *
Elevate engineering operations by leading a dynamic team to enhance guest satisfaction, optimize performance, and drive compliance while executing a comprehensive preventative maintenance program in a...
Reposted 1 week ago
$120K - $150K *
Lead the charge in engineering excellence by fostering innovation, mentoring teams, and optimizing processes. Drive product design and strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives while deliv...
3 weeks ago
Director, Engineering – Agentic Product
$265K - $384K *
Help us redefine the future of creative AI. Lead engineering for a cutting-edge AI-native product, driving execution, quality, and team growth in a fast-paced environment that influences millions of c...
3 weeks ago
$120K - $150K *
Join a team that's committed to engineering excellence while leading a talented software team to drive innovation and reliability. Shape the technical direction and ensure timely delivery of impactful...
4 days ago
$130K - $180K *
Empower your career as you lead engineering strategies for federal clients, ensuring innovative, secure solutions while guiding a high-performing team in delivering mission-driven outcomes in a hybrid...
3 weeks ago
$100K - $130K *
Drive high-impact manufacturing operations by leading diverse teams and optimizing processes across multiple facilities to ensure excellence and efficiency in production for cutting-edge technologies...
1 week ago
$120K - $166K *
Drive engineering excellence by leading the Mechanical Engineering team. You'll mentor, coach, and manage resource planning to deliver high-quality designs on time and within budget while fostering te...
1 week ago
Director of Engineering, Graph
$228K - $331K *
Transform the creative landscape by leading a high-performing engineering team to develop a cutting-edge node-based platform integrating generative AI and creative workflows. Shape both the product vi...
3 weeks ago
Director of Engineering, Graph
$247K - $358K *
Shape the future of creative technology as a leader in engineering, building a node-based platform that integrates generative AI workflows. Drive innovation, develop high-performing teams, and execute...
3 weeks ago
$125K - $145K *
Contribute to innovative superconducting cable projects by designing testbeds, analyzing performance data, and enhancing cable termination systems through collaboration and technical expertise in engi...
3 weeks 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.