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.

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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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$197K - $241K *

Lead the project management function in a medical device environment, overseeing cross-functional initiatives and a team of project managers to ensure strategic alignment, risk management, and complia...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$197K - $241K *

Drive the project management function in a medical device environment, overseeing cross-functional initiatives, managing a team, and ensuring strategic alignment and execution of business objectives w...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Champion excellence in construction management by leading high-stakes projects from inception to completion. Manage a dynamic team, ensuring timely and budget-conscious delivery across diverse constru...

1 month ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$248K - $310K *

Join a dynamic team to drive advanced AI solutions in drug discovery and clinical operations. Lead a team while hands-on coding and deploying AI applications, ensuring a seamless bridge between techno...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$190K - $240K *

Champion the development of our advanced perfusion system, leading design, engineering, and manufacturing efforts. Manage a team and external partners to enhance product quality and scalability, ensur...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$190K - $240K *

Champion the design and engineering of a cutting-edge perfusion system, leading a team to innovate and scale operations while ensuring quality and reliability in medical device manufacturing...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$211K - $298K *

Elevate your career by leading the automation strategy for advanced semiconductor manufacturing. Drive innovation in material handling systems and factory automation, ensuring productivity and scalabi...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$211K - $264K *

Lead and inspire a team of engineers to enhance core data systems, focusing on reliability and scalability. Drive technical direction, foster team growth, and ensure high-quality software delivery whi...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$164K - $246K *

Join a team that's redefining data connectivity by leading the development of innovative cloud and edge systems. Drive technical decisions, build robust platforms, and empower engineers to create impa...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$195K - $275K *

Lead and innovate in embedded systems and FPGA engineering, defining interfaces and architectures to optimize hardware and software integration, while managing diverse teams to drive technical excelle...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$182K - $250K *

Drive innovation and scalability as a leader in engineering, guiding teams to enhance a cloud-native platform for millions of devices. Shape strategic vision and foster a culture of excellence to meet...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$80K - $95K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and optimize electrical systems for biotech and pharmaceutical facilities, ensuring adherence to industry standards and project specifications through...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$254K - $381K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing data integration and architecture to enhance pipeline reliability and efficiency. Lead a dynamic group in streamlining complex data workflows across various cloud pl...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead and expand forward deployed engineering and solutions architecture globally, ensuring seamless integration and reliability of services while managing a diverse team and driving strategic initiati...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$170K - $215K *

Empower a dynamic software engineering team by leading innovative projects, enhancing development processes, and fostering technical talent. Drive collaboration and accountability while shaping the fu...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading a high-impact engineering team that designs and manages real-time risk systems. Drive decision-making for fraud scoring and underwriting while ensuring system reliability a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $190K *

Elevate your career by leading a high-impact engineering team that drives real-time risk decisions and fraud prevention. Own critical systems, prioritize cross-functional needs, and leverage AI to enh...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $204K *

Architect innovative avionics software solutions, collaborating on design and testing. Leverage your expertise in embedded systems and certification processes to solve complex challenges and enhance f...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $204K *

Unlock innovation by leading software engineering efforts, focusing on design, development, and verification of complex avionics systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product qua...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $230K *

Transform complex DSP challenges into innovative solutions, providing strategic technical leadership and mentoring across multiple engineering programs while ensuring alignment with organizational obj...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$89K - $115K *

Explore innovative solutions in laser technology, driving product development and improving system performance while tackling engineering challenges and collaborating across teams to enhance our next...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $175K *

Join a team that's redefining enterprise AI solutions. As a hands-on Technical Lead, you'll architect and implement cutting-edge systems while mentoring engineers and driving innovation in AI collabor...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive AI architecture and implementation for a cutting-edge platform, mentoring engineers while solving complex technical challenges. Lead hands-on projects, ensuring high standards and aligning techn...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$220K - $340K *

Champion construction delivery excellence across global data center sites, managing GC performance and budgets of $25M+. Lead strategy, negotiate contracts, and represent construction risks to executi...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $120K *

Drive the maintenance and repair operations for multiple properties, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with safety and operational standards. Lead a team to deliver exceptional service while...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

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.