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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$125K - $150K *

Lead the development and execution of growth-focused products to enhance customer acquisition, conversion, and monetization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive strategic initiatives and...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$190K - $200K *

Drive the success of large-scale construction projects, managing teams and resources throughout the project lifecycle. Ensure alignment with corporate goals while fostering collaboration and continuou...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $200K *

Drive large-scale construction projects from initiation to completion, leading teams and managing resources to ensure alignment with organizational goals, budget, and quality standards while fostering...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $140K *

Drive innovation in electrical system design for critical infrastructure projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure technical excellence in municipal and industrial water/wastewater...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$108K - $128K *

Elevate your career by designing innovative electrical systems for critical infrastructure projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure excellence in water and wastewater facilities, d...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team as you design and implement electrical systems for critical infrastructure projects, ensuring technical excellence and innovation from concept through construction...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by designing innovative electrical systems for water and infrastructure projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring compliance and quality while enhancing your tec...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$170K - $175K *

Lead structural design for mission-critical data centers, focusing on prefabricated and modular construction. Drive technical strategy, establish design standards, and ensure safety and performance fr...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $175K *

Champion innovative structural design for mission-critical data centers, focusing on prefabricated and modular construction. Lead technical strategy, establish design standards, and ensure safety and...

Denver, CORemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional program management services. Lead daily operations, coordinate with key stakeholders, and ensure project milestones are met while maintaining qua...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$228K - $345K *

Unlock the future of national security by leading engineering excellence and innovation across diverse technology platforms. Drive integration and development of complex systems, ensuring operational...

Today

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$228K - $345K *

Innovate the future of national security by leading technical direction and engineering excellence across diverse platforms. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver cutting-edge technologi...

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$228K - $345K *

Unlock potential by leading enterprise-wide engineering excellence and product development. Drive technical direction, integrate multidisciplinary teams, and deliver innovative solutions to complex mi...

Colorado, USRemote

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$228K - $345K *

Empower your career by leading technical innovation and engineering excellence across diverse mission segments. Drive the development of integrated systems and technologies that enhance national secur...

Today

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Lead the development of advanced materials for medical devices, translating research into commercially viable products while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and collaborating across mult...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of large-scale electric utility construction projects, leading teams from initiation through closeout. Ensure project goals are met while collaborating with stakeholders to deliver qual...

4 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Deliver world-class battery manufacturing processes by leading a multidisciplinary team. Drive innovation from design to production, ensuring quality, efficiency, and reliability in high-volume operat...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$203K - $345K *

Champion the vision for Agentic Software Delivery, spearheading strategic innovation across CI, CD, and observability to enhance software delivery automation and customer experience while driving reve...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate project management excellence by coordinating complex semiconductor equipment installations. Strategically drive on-time, within-budget execution while fostering cross-functional collaboration...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to excellence in security and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive quality and innovation while taking ownership of impactful projects in a dynamic...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$159K - $238K *

Shape the future of advanced technology in construction by leading cross-functional teams to implement innovative solutions that enhance customer experiences and drive profitability within the Buildin...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$200K - $275K *

Lead and optimize cloud infrastructure for simulation frameworks, driving team performance and technical strategy. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance validation processes and ensure robust soft...

RemoteRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$200K - $275K *

Empower innovation as you lead a high-performing team in designing and optimizing cloud infrastructure for simulation frameworks, enhancing autonomy development and ensuring safe software releases acr...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$200K - $275K *

Transform the future of autonomous vehicles by leading a high-performing team to design, optimize, and scale cloud infrastructure for simulation frameworks, ensuring safe software releases and acceler...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$200K - $275K *

Lead and mentor a high-performing team to design and optimize cloud infrastructure for simulation frameworks, enhancing autonomy development and ensuring safe software releases across a fleet of robot...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

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.