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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$166K - $220K *

Join a team that's redefining manufacturing safety engineering by building a robust framework and leading a skilled team to ensure safe production practices across multiple sites while driving innovat...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $200K *

Drive technical excellence by designing systems, setting standards, and mentoring engineers without formal management. Collaborate with Product to ensure alignment and tackle engineering challenges ac...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $160K *

Lead a dynamic design engineering team, overseeing project execution and quality assurance across multiple projects. Drive technical solutions, manage resources effectively, and ensure timely delivery...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Take ownership of manufacturing operations, driving production efficiency, quality, and safety in a regulated environment. Lead a high-performing team, ensuring alignment with business goals and conti...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$177K - $200K *

Transform the future of water treatment by leading process engineering initiatives, driving innovation, and optimizing solutions across diverse markets. Shape high-performing teams to deliver excellen...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$177K - $200K *

Drive engineering excellence in water treatment solutions by leading high-performing teams, optimizing processes, and aligning strategies with market needs to enhance competitive advantage and support...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$177K - $200K *

Lead the charge in advancing process engineering excellence for water treatment systems. Drive strategic initiatives, build high-performing teams, and ensure alignment with commercial objectives to en...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Pioneer innovative electrical designs and product development, leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions. Engage in prototyping, testing, integration, and troubleshooting to pus...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $127K *

Lead the charge in managing all phases of medium to large architectural projects, ensuring quality, budget adherence, and client satisfaction while mentoring teams and maintaining agency relationships...

3 weeks ago

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

$106K - $164K *

Deliver exceptional project management for healthcare initiatives, guiding all phases from planning to construction. Foster client relationships while overseeing project budgets, schedules, and docume...

3 weeks ago

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

$127K - $153K *

Engage with a dynamic team to lead mechanical engineering efforts in developing advanced phased array communication systems, ensuring high-quality execution and continuous improvement across multiple...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $145K *

Build innovative embedded systems for cutting-edge ultrasound technology. Partner with engineers to design, validate, and optimize performance, supporting a regulated environment and driving product d...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's pushing the boundaries of ultrasound technology. This role involves designing and integrating embedded systems, optimizing performance, and ensuring regulatory compliance through ri...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of developing innovative embedded systems for cutting-edge ultrasound technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal system integration and performance while ad...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Partner with us to establish security practices and defend critical infrastructure. Leverage your expertise to influence early design, drive assessments, and mentor engineers while building scalable t...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$150K - $180K *

Shape security strategies as a Principal Security Engineer, guiding cloud infrastructure design, threat modeling culture, and red-team assessments. Collaborate with engineering teams to embed security...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$182K - $230K *

Unlock potential by leading a high-performing manufacturing team to achieve operational excellence. Shape strategy, enhance safety, and drive world-class quality in a fast-paced, innovative environmen...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$180K - $220K *

Join a dynamic team to shape the future of global cloud networking. Lead innovative projects, scale infrastructure, and drive operational excellence while mentoring a diverse group of engineers in a f...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $165K *

Engineer innovative hardware solutions from concept to production, driving the development of cutting-edge sensing platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams while mentoring peers and ensuring...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$180K - $240K *

Empower teams to innovate in residential construction software by leading high-performing engineering groups, fostering Agile practices, and enhancing project management for builders and homeowners al...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $240K *

Lead the charge in shaping the future of residential construction by developing high-performing software engineering teams that deliver innovative, customer-focused solutions and drive impactful outco...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $250K *

Drive detection and response initiatives in a dynamic corporate environment, enhancing security posture through hands-on engagement with SIEM, incident management, and proactive threat hunting to safe...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$82K - $113K *

Elevate your career by managing diverse mechanical design projects, leading a team, and collaborating with multi-disciplinary professionals to enhance HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems in va...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

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

$82K - $113K *

Elevate your career by managing diverse mechanical design projects, including HVAC and plumbing upgrades. Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team while providing mentorship and leadership to junior...

Markham, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

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

$138K - $165K *

Unlock innovative engineering solutions as a leading authority on design strategies, driving product development and strengthening capabilities across diverse teams to resolve complex challenges and e...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer 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.