Director of Engineering Jobs at Ladders

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.

What to Expect as a Director of Engineering

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.

Key Skills and Qualifications

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.

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$120K - $150K *

Optimize software delivery by leveraging automation and IaC solutions, focusing on Linux, Kubernetes, and DevOps practices to enhance build reliability and deployment efficiency while ensuring effecti...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $140K *

Innovate solutions by leveraging your expertise in Linux, DevOps, and IaC to enhance automation and efficiency in a dynamic software engineering environment. Collaborate for reliability in builds and...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$139K - $180K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering impactful projects. Lead and manage cross-functional teams, ensure customer satisfaction, and drive financial performance across complex programs. Your leade...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$195K - $270K *

Pioneer the future of cloud infrastructure by leading a hands-on team to enhance developer enablement and operational efficiency, ensuring scalable AI-native solutions that drive business success and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$186K - $255K *

Help us shape innovative structural solutions for warehouse automation. Lead a high-performing engineering team while driving cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced environment focused on scal...

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4 days ago

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

$203K - $255K *

Empower a high-performing engineering team while guiding strategic growth and innovation. Collaborate cross-functionally to execute engineering initiatives, manage performance, and cultivate talent in...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$178K - $257K *

Join a team that's pioneering energy solutions by leading complex electrical design projects, optimizing microgrid installations, and ensuring high-quality execution while maintaining cost efficiency...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $155K *

Advance your engineering management career by overseeing maintenance operations, enhancing guest satisfaction, and optimizing costs. Collaborate closely with leadership to lead a proactive team focuse...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$90K - $120K *

Contribute to efficient project management in engineering by supporting controls, tracking deliverables, and ensuring on-schedule execution on high voltage substation and transmission line projects wh...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $160K *

Shape the future of product engineering by leading high-performing teams in delivering secure, scalable, and reliable solutions for our customer-facing and internal platforms. Collaborate across disci...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K *

Elevate building operations by overseeing daily maintenance and first-class tenant experiences, ensuring safety and efficiency through collaboration with teams and effective management of contractors...

3 weeks ago

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

$237K - $350K *

Champion technical excellence by leading a highly skilled engineering team. Drive software roadmaps, conduct hands-on coding, and foster a collaborative culture while navigating complex architectural...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$178K - $258K *

Drive the success of a high-performing platform engineering team. Lead initiatives for how creative content is managed, leveraging AI and fostering collaboration across product teams to deliver impact...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$202K - $293K *

Join a team that drives platform capabilities for optimal content delivery, innovates AI-assisted engineering solutions, and enhances product integration, impacting millions of users daily while foste...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$202K - $293K *

Lead the charge in platform engineering, shaping the technical direction of a high-performing team to enhance Adobe Express, while driving delivery and mentoring engineers for impactful, AI-assisted d...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$201K - $277K *

Champion the manufacturing development team's production of advanced systems from prototype to full-scale manufacturing, ensuring reliable and efficient processes that meet aggressive production targe...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$177K - $283K *

Lead the development and commercialization of innovative energy systems, driving technical strategy and guiding projects from concept through deployment in a fast-paced environment focused on sustaina...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $130K *

Pioneer robust infrastructure solutions within a dynamic team, ensuring seamless operations and compliance in a 24/7 mission-critical environment, while advancing your technical skills and career grow...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $120K *

Transform mission-critical facilities operations by leading inspection, maintenance, and repairs of infrastructure systems. Collaborate in a dynamic team environment to provide services 24/7, ensuring...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$233K - $336K *

Join a forward-thinking team to lead mechanical design for autonomous mobility. Drive innovation in ECUs and thermal solutions while managing product lifecycle and development workflows for high-perfo...

3 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $175K *

Lead the charge in transforming product designs into scalable manufacturing solutions, managing outsourced production of high-quality components while building a high-performing engineering team to dr...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $180K *

Oversee engineering operations to enhance compliance, efficiency, and capacity in manufacturing. Lead high-performing teams across Validation, Automation, and Process Engineering, driving strategic in...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$170K - $297K *

Lead platform engineering initiatives to build scalable systems supporting data, AI, and product workflows. Drive multi-year strategy and enhance team capabilities while ensuring reliability, performa...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Join us to lead and build our Software Engineering function, managing distributed teams and enhancing engineering standards. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive impactful projects and ensure produ...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$104K - $114K *

Build high-quality tooling solutions, manage drawing documentation, and collaborate with engineering teams and vendors to drive efficiency and innovation in manufacturing processes...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is the average salary for Director of Engineering jobs?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    You can browse through the Ladders ‘Director of Engineering’ category to see a list of top-tier job postings from established companies.