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 of Engineering (Remote)
$150K - $180K *
Manage and scale a global engineering organization, driving AI integration and delivery efficiency while promoting a culture of innovation, accountability, and technical excellence among remote teams...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in managing construction projects from planning to delivery, ensuring seamless execution, budget control, and adherence to safety and quality standards while building strong relationsh...
2 weeks ago
$160K - $260K *
Lead a dynamic electrical engineering team, driving the full lifecycle of flight-critical aerospace hardware from design to production. Foster innovation while ensuring best practices and compliance w...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Join a dynamic team to enhance product quality through rigorous engineering oversight, ensuring smooth production processes and timely delivery while driving compliance across multiple markets for inn...
1 week ago
$135K - $160K *
Unlock potential by leading a high-performing engineering team to ensure 24/7 reliability and performance of CI/CD pipelines, enhancing developer productivity through strategic initiatives and operati...
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Lead Mechanical Design & Manufacturing Engineer - Special Programs
$138K - $190K *
Lead mechanical design and analysis for advanced prototype systems, ensuring rapid prototyping and deployment. Collaborate across disciplines to assess technical feasibility while setting engineering...
3 weeks ago
Lead Electrical Engineer - Space Flight Systems
$150K - $175K *
Lead and innovate within the Electrical Engineering team, driving the design, development, and integration of spaceflight systems. Foster collaboration and technical excellence while managing projects...
4 days ago
$103K - $125K *
Design innovative hardware solutions for high-power laser diode modules. Lead mechanical engineering from concept to production, focusing on manufacturability, performance, and cost. Collaborate acros...
2 weeks ago
Director, Technical Program Management, ML Infrastructure Deployment
$281K - $391K *
Transform ML infrastructure deployments by leading execution efforts, collaborating across teams, and ensuring timely delivery and efficiency at a multi-GW scale. Drive planning and strategic executio...
1 week ago
$120K - $145K *
Engineer a seamless app experience across iOS, watchOS, and Mac, driving user-centric improvements in a dynamic, fast-paced startup environment. Collaborate closely with product leadership to explore...
5 days ago
Senior Project Development Engineer
$110K - $130K *
Oversee project development teams for power generation systems while ensuring effective collaboration across engineering disciplines and maintaining project schedules and budgets. Propel energy projec...
6 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Innovate technical solutions and manage product engineering for entire lifecycle. Collaborate across departments to enhance Quadient products and elevate market success through detail-oriented problem...
3 weeks ago
$120K - $150K *
Unlock potential by leading a high-performing engineering team to innovate, execute, and deliver advanced AI solutions for the healthcare industry, driving technical excellence and cross-functional co...
1 month ago
Engineering Manager, Agentic Policies Platform
$207K - $300K *
Champion a high-performing software engineering team, driving innovation in access control infrastructure while managing complex projects and fostering collaboration across teams for effective deploym...
3 weeks ago
Senior Manager, Product Design Engineering
$230K - $325K *
Drive the development of innovative autonomous systems, leading mechanical teams in creating and refining groundbreaking aircraft platforms. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance product offerings...
2 days ago
Director of AI Engineering - Pipeline
$160K - $200K *
Drive the AI engineering vision by leading a team in developing innovative algorithms and solutions that meet business goals, ensuring effective collaboration across departments and adherence to ethic...
1 week ago
$265K - $325K *
The Director of Product Engineering at Ambience will lead and scale core engineering teams to develop an AI platform for healthcare. This role involves hiring and mentoring engineers, driving product...
Reposted 5 days ago
$120K - $160K *
Join a team that's dedicated to innovating mechanical designs, leading engineers in creating and refining sophisticated fasteners, and collaborating closely with manufacturing to meet client specifica...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$210K - $250K *
Join a team that's redefining the engineering landscape by leading a high-caliber organization focused on ML and product engineering. Drive strategic execution and build processes that enhance quality...
1 week ago
Senior Engineering Manager, AutoCloud Agentic Systems
$262K - $364K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of cloud technology by leading innovative software engineering projects and mentoring diverse talent across global locations, ensuring effective collaboration and...
2 weeks ago
Vice President of Engineering, Data
$350K - $400K *
Join a team that's revolutionizing data management through consolidation and governance. Drive the delivery of the enterprise data platform while optimizing data engineering, architecture, and science...
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Electrical CAD and Manufacturing Lead, Robotics Hardware Engineering
$130K - $155K *
Elevate the design and manufacturing of multi-layer PCBs for robotics, leading end-to-end processes, optimizing designs for performance and manufacturability, while managing diverse vendor relationshi...
4 weeks ago
Electrical CAD and Manufacturing Lead, Robotics Hardware Engineering
$145K - $175K *
Lead the design, fabrication, and assembly of multi-layer PCBs for robotic subsystems. Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to ensure high-quality hardware delivery while establishing design st...
4 weeks ago
$128K - $176K *
Innovate mechanical systems for advanced production machines. Lead design efforts from concept to integration while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Drive success in developing state-of-the...
4 weeks ago
$157K - $218K *
Lead the design and implementation of an AI-assisted creative engine, innovating workflows and tools that enhance creative production. Champion high-performing, brand-distinctive work through data-dri...
5 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.