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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$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

2 weeks 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

2 weeks 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...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of additive manufacturing. Lead engineering efforts to drive innovation, optimize processes, and enhance customer relationships while ensuring quality and efficie...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

Elevate corporate security by leading identity governance, endpoint management, and risk assessment. Collaborate cross-functionally to set standards, drive automation, and enhance security posture whi...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$101K - $169K *

Lead innovative mechanical design projects, enhancing medical devices through effective collaboration and advanced engineering techniques while ensuring compliance and quality at every stage...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead live productions and ensure flawless execution across broadcasts, events, and recordings. Collaborate with teams to enhance technical operations, mentoring staff while exceeding client expectatio...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in parking structure design and project management. Oversee and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams tackling architectural and civil engineering projects, ensurin...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of engineering in hospitality by leading a skilled team, ensuring operational excellence, and driving efficiency while minimizing costs and downtime across all technical systems...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$136K - $187K *

Lead complex construction projects, ensuring safety, quality, and timely delivery while fostering collaboration among stakeholders and driving project success from conception to completion...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$85K - $102K *

Elevate your career by providing hands-on IT support and systems administration in a dynamic, client-facing role. Collaborate with technical teams to enhance user experiences and maintain robust clien...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in designing innovative mechanical HVAC systems for diverse industrial projects. Collaborate seamlessly with teams to ensure quality assurance and technical excellence while mentoring...

Reposted yesterday

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

$192K - $220K *

Lead a high-performing data engineering team, guiding architectural design and improving data platforms to deliver actionable insights across business functions and ensure compliance, security, and op...

San Diego, CARemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $200K *

Drive the successful delivery of hyper-scale data center projects, overseeing all phases from design to construction. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure quality and timely execution while foster...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Transform engineering performance by leading a skilled team through agile sprints, prioritizing impactful projects, and enhancing productivity while collaborating across product and design teams to de...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Advance your career by managing diverse construction projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals through effective operations and project management, key metrics utilization, and stakeholde...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $180K *

Transform the future of surgical robotics by leading a high-performing electrical engineering team, driving innovative system architecture, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while fost...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Advance engineering excellence by leading a cross-functional team in delivering innovative gas turbine projects. Foster collaboration with stakeholders to ensure on-time completion and adherence to te...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in engineering excellence by defining strategies that drive innovation, enhance operational efficiency, and deliver high-quality products while nurturing and developing engineering tal...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Champion security excellence by driving secure SDLC practices, managing compliance, and leading incident response. Collaborate with DevOps and ensure robust risk management practices to protect vital...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$289K *

Drive the engineering vision by leading diverse software projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring high-quality delivery through strategic planning and technical excellence in...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $180K *

Drive the design of cutting-edge GPU server infrastructure, optimizing performance and reliability. Collaborate with vendors and teams to shape hardware standards for a rapidly expanding AI platform...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$160K - $185K *

Engage in managing engineering operations, overseeing project profitability, and leading a team while ensuring excellent client relationships and staff mentoring for optimized performance and successf...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$101K - $169K *

Advance your career by developing and supporting full-stack applications in a dynamic team, focusing on cloud-based and on-premises solutions, while thriving in a collaborative environment with a comm...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive the strategy and delivery of innovative autonomous maritime products. Leverage your expertise to ensure solutions meet rigorous defense and commercial requirements while fostering collaboration...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.