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.
Manager, Perception Hardware Engineering
$120K - $150K *
Engage as a key leader in hardware engineering for autonomous systems, driving design, integration, and validation of perception hardware while mentoring engineers and ensuring high-quality technical...
1 week ago
$119K - $186K *
Lead impactful design and development of electrical systems for advanced medical devices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior engineers, and ensure compliance with safety and regula...
Reposted 3 days ago
Director of Product Engineering and Software
$120K - $150K *
Lead the engineering and software organization to enhance product setup, drive innovation, and integrate systems seamlessly, aligning with business goals to ensure operational excellence and foster a...
3 weeks ago
$167K - $209K *
Develop and optimize software systems by leading a talented team of engineers, managing projects, and fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence to achieve company objectives and...
3 weeks ago
Sr. Director, Software Engineering
$150K - $180K *
Lead diverse software engineering teams, driving innovation and efficiency in SaaS solutions. Foster collaboration and engagement while setting technology standards that enhance security and scalabili...
3 days ago
$150K - $200K *
Join a team that designs innovative AI-driven experiences, leading a talented group of designers to refine our design process, prioritize user advocacy, and set high standards for product quality in a...
3 weeks ago
$167K - $209K *
Take ownership of a dynamic engineering team, driving software development excellence while fostering collaboration, innovation, and high-performance culture for outstanding customer-facing products...
3 weeks ago
Senior Engineering Project Manager
$140K - $160K *
Elevate your career by leading customer-focused robotics projects from planning through deployment, ensuring seamless integration and collaboration across functions while delivering exceptional result...
Reposted 1 week ago
Manager, Technical Program Management
$134K - $200K *
Drive strategic initiatives as you bridge security and development teams, managing complex challenges at the intersection of innovative technology and essential operational effectiveness to enhance or...
4 weeks ago
$80K - $110K *
Join a team that's dedicated to resolving complex systems alerts, managing client infrastructures, and enhancing customer satisfaction through technical expertise and responsive service. Make a meanin...
2 weeks ago
Director, Mission Engineering & Management
$188K - $267K *
Lead the charge in mission execution for cutting-edge satellite programs. Oversee schedules, customer relations, and budget management, ensuring alignment across teams to deliver scalable spacecraft s...
3 days ago
$188K - $282K *
Transform engineering excellence by ensuring system integrity for complex programs. Lead technical strategies, drive risk management, and foster collaboration across multi-disciplinary teams to delive...
2 weeks ago
$188K - $282K *
Take ownership of the overall technical integrity and delivery of integrated engineering solutions across complex programs, ensuring compliance, quality, and collaboration with cross-functional teams...
2 weeks ago
Staff EIC Engineer - MES & Network Systems
$72K - $132K *
Lead the integration of electrical, instrumentation, and controls engineering to enhance manufacturing operations. Drive technical support, system efficiency, and continuous improvement, ensuring effe...
1 week ago
$105K - $122K *
Elevate your career by leading innovative systems engineering initiatives in a dynamic command and control environment. Transform stakeholder needs into technical solutions through advanced modeling a...
1 week ago
$120K - $150K *
Lead a cross-functional team of engineers to deliver high-quality products. You will be hands-on in development, mentor engineers, and champion AI technologies, ensuring systems are scalable, secure...
3 weeks ago
$100K - $130K *
Elevate engineering excellence by leading a cross-functional team to enhance product delivery. Serve as the technical authority, implementing modern practices and AI tools while mentoring engineers to...
3 weeks ago
Mechanical Engineering Manager
$120K - $270K *
Inspire innovation by leading a dynamic mechanical engineering team creating high-quality, next-gen 3D printing technology while managing product lifecycle from concept to completion in a collaborativ...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $110K *
Transform project execution by ensuring technical integrity, compliance, and efficient collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget while adhering to global...
1 week ago
Senior Director, Software Engineering
$265K - $330K *
Join a dynamic team to lead e-commerce strategies, optimizing user experience and performance across multi-platform storefronts. You will drive innovation in technology and design, enhancing the fan j...
1 week ago
Senior Technical Project Manager
$100K - $130K *
Join us to lead strategic initiatives in workforce development, managing complex projects across multiple state agencies while leveraging AI and data analytics to drive impactful change...
2 weeks ago
Senior Mechanical Project Engineer
$90K - $120K *
Optimize project design and execution by leading mechanical engineering initiatives, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and client objectives while managing relati...
4 days ago
Vice President, Software Engineering
$150K - $200K *
Inspire a transformation in software delivery across the organization. This strategic leader will drive modernization, governance, and the integration of AI initiatives to enhance performance, reliabi...
1 week ago
$90K - $110K *
Champion innovative processes that enhance product performance and reliability in high-volume assembly, collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve excellence in manufacturing under tight dea...
2 weeks ago
$200K - $255K *
Lead the charge in engineering management as you guide two teams in building a groundbreaking platform. Own technical direction and drive impactful solutions while fostering a high-performance team cu...
4 days 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.