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.

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$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

$205K - $235K *

Join a team that's transforming project management across technology initiatives. Lead the development of an AI-native delivery platform, enhance governance, and drive accountability while mentoring P...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$220K - $275K *

Invent innovative hardware solutions by leading product design and engineering processes from concept to mass production, leveraging customer insights and cross-functional collaboration to drive impac...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Empower innovation at the forefront of autonomous systems technology. Lead multifaceted hardware projects from concept to production, coordinating multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-performance...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in complex hardware development projects, from concept to production. Collaborate across multiple teams to ensure high-quality, timely delivery of innovative products that power future...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$122K - $355K *

Elevate your career by leading a platform group to standardize runtimes, APIs, and SDKs. Drive cross-group innovation, ensure operational excellence, and communicate with executive leadership on platf...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$169K - $224K *

Lead the growth and delivery of complex Arctic infrastructure projects, fostering relationships with Indigenous communities and stakeholders while ensuring technical excellence and strategic oversight...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

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

$169K - $224K *

Lead the growth and delivery of complex Arctic infrastructure projects, fostering relationships with Indigenous communities and stakeholders while guiding multidisciplinary teams to deliver resilient...

Yellowknife, NTIn-Person

1 week ago

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

$169K - $224K *

Elevate your career by leading complex Arctic engineering projects, fostering relationships with Indigenous communities, and driving strategic growth in northern infrastructure. This senior role deman...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

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

$169K - $224K *

Lead the growth and delivery of complex Arctic infrastructure projects, fostering relationships with Indigenous communities and stakeholders while guiding multidisciplinary teams to deliver resilient...

Brampton, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

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

$94K - $140K *

Elevate manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and improving energetics processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$244K - $313K *

Empower teams by leading cloud infrastructure and DevOps strategies, ensuring reliability, scalability, and security. Collaborate across functions to optimize performance and drive innovation in produ...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee the delivery of data center projects, ensuring compliance and quality across engineering, construction, and operations. Lead multi-disciplinary teams to achieve timely...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in delivering high-availability data center projects, ensuring compliance and quality across engineering, construction, and operations. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to dri...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $272K *

Drive the future of software delivery by leading a team to enhance CI/CD processes, ensuring rapid and safe code deployment while collaborating with AI-driven development initiatives...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $180K *

Support us in leading complex manufacturing operations, ensuring safety and quality in energetic materials production while enhancing process efficiencies and compliance standards...

3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Invent innovative mechanical designs for prototypes and production units, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and execution throughout the product lifecycle...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $200K *

Lead a dynamic team to transform AI solutions with robust delivery. Drive enterprise deployments while defining delivery standards and optimizing tools to maximize customer impact. Champion growth thr...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Empower cross-functional teams to enhance product prototypes and development efficiency through effective project management and organization, ensuring timely milestones and innovative solutions in a...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in engineering excellence by managing a diverse team, ensuring high-quality deliverables, and fostering collaboration across functions to drive innovative product solutions and continu...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Innovate enterprise infrastructure and cloud platforms, driving modernization, automation, and security initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure scalable, reliable technology sol...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$436K - $500K+*

Champion the future of entertainment technology by leading a team to ensure reliable, real-time catalog feeds and data integrity, driving innovation and collaboration across diverse teams to enhance t...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$160K - $200K *

Drive the design and implementation of cutting-edge data centers, leading cross-functional teams to support scalable, sustainable solutions that align with operational excellence and compliance across...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Pioneer the design and implementation of innovative, sustainable data centers. Lead cross-functional teams to deliver efficient systems that support massive cloud operations, ensuring compliance with...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Transform large-scale data center projects by leading innovative structural engineering efforts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and sustainability in design, while managing...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.

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