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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$203K - $366K *

Drive success by leading a dynamic global team in engineering strategy, architecture, and execution for cutting-edge IAM platforms. Ensure optimal performance while fostering innovation and collaborat...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$203K - $366K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic global team in engineering strategy and execution for cutting-edge IAM solutions, ensuring high performance and top-tier quality standards across cloud technol...

Cambridge, MARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $200K *

Transform the future of pricing and subscription systems by leading a dynamic team of engineers. Drive strategic initiatives, enhance user experiences, and ensure robust architecture while collaborati...

Austin, TXRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$180K - $200K *

Lead the charge in managing a full-stack engineering team to innovate pricing and subscription systems, collaborating with executives and cross-functional partners to drive measurable business outcome...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Lead the Solutions Engineering function, driving technical excellence and customer engagement to design tailored data center solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless transitions fr...

Texas, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$196K - $220K *

Lead and inspire a distributed team in executing a strategic computer vision roadmap, ensuring high-priority projects are prioritized and delivered effectively while fostering cross-functional collabo...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

Lead and innovate within a high-impact engineering team, driving automation and transparency in customer assessments. Foster a culture of accountability while collaborating cross-functionally to deliv...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join us to lead bridge design and inspection projects, mentor junior engineers, and manage complex engineering tasks. Bring your experience and passion for innovative solutions, while growing your car...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Champion the design and inspection of bridge projects, lead mentoring efforts, and manage complex processes to ensure compliance with PennDOT standards while fostering career growth for structural sta...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $100K *

Engage your expertise to lead bridge projects, mentoring junior engineers while ensuring compliance with PennDOT/ PTC standards. Join a collaborative environment that fosters career growth through com...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Advance your career by leading strategic engineering and construction initiatives. Oversee diverse projects that enhance transit infrastructure, ensuring compliance and quality while managing teams an...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Lead the operational management of enterprise infrastructure, ensuring security, reliability, and compliance across network and cloud environments. Drive cyber operations and collaborate with external...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $140K *

Lead the strategic planning and delivery of large-scale municipal infrastructure programs, ensuring project alignment with organizational goals, regulatory standards, and budgetary constraints while m...

Wellington, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $140K *

Optimize infrastructure impact by leading large-scale municipal projects. Oversee strategic planning, execution, and stakeholder engagement to ensure timely delivery and compliance with standards, whi...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to design and execute comprehensive test plans, ensuring the reliability of advanced optical transmission systems through innovative verification practices and automation technique...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Transform testing processes by designing comprehensive plans, validating optical systems, and implementing automation scripts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality communicat...

Markham, ONIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and execute comprehensive test plans for advanced optical transmission systems, ensuring high performance and reliability t...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$256K - $293K *

Lead the charge in developing and delivering cutting-edge EO/IR instruments. Oversee a growing engineering team, ensuring alignment with mission objectives while managing performance, cost, and schedu...

3 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$98K - $147K *

Shape the future of software quality assurance by developing and maintaining evaluation systems, collaborating with engineering teams, and ensuring compliance with quality standards for software and f...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Drive strategic leadership in manufacturing engineering by advancing productivity and quality initiatives. Oversee multi-site teams to foster collaboration, enhance operational efficiency, and support...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$133K - $154K *

Optimize structural engineering practices across project phases, ensuring reliability and sustainability standards. Provide technical leadership and support for data center portfolio, collaborating wi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$210K - $250K *

Champion innovative engineering solutions by leading a high-performing team to develop scalable data governance and collaboration platforms, ensuring seamless data sharing and enterprise administratio...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $160K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative actuator designs, optimizing manufacturing processes, and ensuring high-quality documentation. Collaborate with clients and lead the engineering team to deliver...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the exploration of innovative mechanical technologies, driving complex designs and prototyping to enhance product development. Collaborate across teams to ensure superior solutions and contribute...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$175K - $210K *

Lead the global intellectual property strategy for groundbreaking AI infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to protect and leverage IP assets, driving innovation and aligning with bus...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information 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.