Director of Engineering Jobs

Explore Director of Engineering opportunities with organizations seeking experienced technology leaders. On Ladders, discover vetted professional jobs that pay $100,000 or more, including roles guiding engineering teams, shaping technical strategy, and delivering reliable products and platforms.

What Does a Director of Engineering Do?

Directors of Engineering lead teams and managers responsible for building and maintaining software, systems, or digital products. They partner with product, design, security, and business leaders to set priorities, guide architecture and delivery, develop engineering talent, and ensure teams meet goals for quality, reliability, and scale. Responsibilities vary by company and may include managing budgets, hiring, performance planning, and communicating progress to senior leadership.

Skills and Experience Employers Look For

Employers commonly seek a record of leading engineering teams and delivering complex technical initiatives. Valuable strengths include people management, strategic planning, software development lifecycle expertise, cloud and distributed systems knowledge, architecture judgment, and clear communication. Depending on the organization, experience in areas such as data engineering, cybersecurity, AI, or enterprise platforms may also be important.

Director of Engineering Career Opportunities

Director roles are available across industries and technical specialties, from SaaS and financial services to healthcare, retail, and telecommunications. Common paths include leading application engineering, infrastructure, platform, data, or product engineering organizations. Search current openings on Ladders to find senior engineering leadership opportunities aligned with your experience and career goals.

Find Director of Engineering Jobs on Ladders

Use Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review job requirements, compare roles, and identify positions where your leadership experience and technical background can make an impact.

Remote
caret down
Compensation
caret down
Position Level
caret down
Time Posted
caret down
Industries
caret down
Locations
caret down
More
1
caret down

$150K - $200K *

Transform complex engineering projects by leading a team of specialists in BAS and EPMS designs for critical data center sectors, ensuring high quality and timely deliverables while mentoring talent a...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic Electrical Engineering team, driving project execution, ensuring compliance, and fostering innovation to achieve operational excellence and safety in electrica...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive optimization of manufacturing processes and equipment, ensuring efficiency and quality. Lead engineering projects, manage teams, and implement lean methodologies to enhance production capabiliti...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$155K - $200K *

Drive the development and management of software teams, fostering a culture of trust and continuous learning while ensuring timely delivery of high-quality software products through Agile methodologie...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of client implementations by leading large-scale projects, managing cross-functional teams, and driving digital banking solutions to success. Collaborate effectively to enhance proces...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$260K - $330K *

Join a dynamic team as an Engineering Manager, leading fullstack engineers in crafting essential tools for legal professionals. Drive impactful initiatives and foster engineering excellence in a fast...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing secure, scalable network infrastructures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance, reliability, and security while driving project...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $130K *

Partner with us to design and implement secure, scalable network solutions. Leverage your expertise in networking technologies to enhance performance and reliability while collaborating with cross-fun...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Join us to redefine operational excellence by owning end-to-end business mapping. You'll build essential infrastructure and tools that empower transformations, ensuring each deployment enhances our pl...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$148K - $303K *

Lead the charge in developing a high-performing engineering team, tackling complex technical challenges, and driving impactful projects. Collaborate closely with product leaders to translate prioritie...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join our dynamic team to design innovative electrical systems for the biotech and pharma sectors, leveraging your expertise in clean room and laboratory facilities to deliver exceptional engineering s...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Empower your career by leading and scaling a multidisciplinary engineering team in full-stack and data engineering. Drive impact through collaboration and technical excellence, ensuring quality and in...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Champion the development and management of emergency programs, ensuring compliance with safety standards while optimizing operations and budget. Lead the engineering division to enhance guest satisfac...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$85K - $90K *

Drive the engineering division's operations, ensuring compliance and efficiency while managing budgets and emergency programs. Lead a team to maintain high standards in property management and guest s...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$130K - $140K *

Lead the charge in maintaining our hotel’s engineering operations, ensuring safety, compliance, and exceptional guest experiences. Oversee budgets, emergency programs, and maintenance strategies while...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$95K - $140K *

Transform your career by leading diverse projects in mechanical construction. Collaborate with teams and subcontractors to ensure successful project delivery while fostering a positive work environmen...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing complex mechanical construction projects. Leverage your expertise to coordinate with subcontractors and ensure successful project delivery while fostering stro...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $140K *

Lead complex projects by coordinating with various subcontractors and teams, ensuring successful execution while fostering trust among stakeholders. You'll leverage your mechanical construction expert...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $140K *

Elevate project outcomes by leading data center initiatives, managing teams, and ensuring quality delivery while fostering strategic relationships and maintaining ethical standards...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $140K *

Unlock potential by leading successful data center projects, managing teams, and ensuring quality delivery. This role emphasizes customer service, strategic planning, and team development to enhance p...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$108K - $142K *

Join us to lead a talented software engineering team, shaping web and mobile platforms through strategic direction and innovation, while fostering a collaborative environment that enhances e-commerce...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in maintaining critical facilities by overseeing engineering operations, ensuring compliance, and managing staff. Drive excellence in preventive maintenance and emergency response to o...

6 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in engineering operations for a dual-property complex, ensuring system reliability, team performance, and tenant satisfaction while managing maintenance, energy efficiency, and capital...

6 days ago

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

$310K - $385K *

Lead and mentor a dynamic engineering team to innovate AI solutions that enhance internal business productivity and drive measurable efficiency improvements across workflows...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Champion the design and development of cutting-edge digital compute and power electronics. Lead a team in creating reliable, scalable systems for high-speed communication, ensuring optimal performance...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Director of Engineering do?question toggle

    A Director of Engineering leads engineering teams and managers, sets technical and delivery priorities, develops talent, and partners with other departments to deliver and maintain products, software, or platforms.

  • What qualifications are common for Director of Engineering jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often look for substantial engineering experience, a history of leading teams, strong communication and planning skills, and expertise in relevant technologies or systems.

  • What is the difference between a Director of Engineering and a VP of Engineering?question toggle

    A Director of Engineering typically leads one or more teams or a defined engineering function. A VP of Engineering generally has broader organizational responsibility and may oversee multiple directors, larger budgets, and company-wide engineering strategy. Titles and scope differ by employer.

  • How much do Director of Engineering jobs pay?question toggle

    Compensation depends on factors such as location, company size, industry, and role scope. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; check each listing for its stated compensation details.

  • Where can I find Director of Engineering jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Director of Engineering listings on Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more.