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.
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.
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.
$100K - $130K *
Lead and oversee large-scale, complex projects in Material Handling Systems. Drive project execution, manage risks, and foster customer relationships while ensuring financial success and team performa...
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$120K - $150K *
Accelerate progress at a large-scale automation project as the executive leader driving end-to-end delivery, ensuring scope, schedule, and quality align with customer expectations and business objecti...
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$172K - $274K *
Join a dynamic team as you lead engineering projects in water systems management, oversee capital improvements, and ensure compliance with standards. Drive strategic initiatives and coordinate with in...
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$90K - $120K *
Drive impactful airport design projects by leveraging your civil engineering expertise and project management skills to foster community vitality and collaborate with dedicated teams across the Pacifi...
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$80K - $110K *
Drive impactful airport design projects by managing and mentoring teams. Collaborate with clients to meet aviation needs and enhance community vitality through cutting-edge civil engineering expertise...
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$90K - $120K *
Join a team that's focused on transforming aviation projects across the Pacific Northwest. Leverage your experience in civil engineering and project management to shape impactful airport designs and b...
1 week ago
Director of Product Management
$235K - $275K *
Elevate your career by leading product strategy across multiple domains, ensuring alignment and execution of impactful roadmaps. Collaborate cross-functionally to navigate challenges, drive innovation...
1 week ago
$120K - $150K *
Lead transformative engineering efforts in high-performance heat-treating solutions. Guide Mechanical and Electrical Engineering teams while collaborating on innovative product designs and processes t...
3 weeks ago
$140K - $155K *
Lead the charge in designing custom electronics for advanced mass spectrometry systems. Take ownership of PCB and subsystem designs, collaborating across teams to deliver high-performance, efficient s...
2 weeks ago
$150K - $180K *
Seeking an experienced Data Engineering Director to lead cloud-based data platform strategies, ensuring secure, scalable implementations while aligning with organizational objectives and collaborating...
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Senior Project Manager - Aviation
$250K - $275K *
Lead the charge in managing multi-phase airport projects, ensuring strategic oversight and governance. Drive performance and accountability across teams while aligning execution with the authority's o...
3 days ago
Director, Digital Workplace & End User Services
$138K - $247K *
Lead the charge in transforming our IT operations into an AI-driven, zero-touch digital workplace that enhances employee productivity, streamlines processes, and ensures a delightful technology experi...
1 week ago
Director - Software & Firmware Development Manager
$120K - $160K *
Lead the development and implementation of innovative software and automation solutions for the oilfield sector, managing cross-functional teams to enhance production efficiency, reliability, and safe...
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$100K - $130K *
Engineer innovative electronic systems by leading the design, testing, and integration of complex subsystems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance mechanical hardware and drive continuou...
4 days ago
$100K - $130K *
Elevate your engineering career by designing and testing advanced electronics subsystems, collaborating in a dynamic environment to drive innovation and quality in mission-critical product development...
4 days ago
Technical Director Systems Engineering - Counter UAS
$188K - $254K *
Elevate technical excellence by leading a high-performing engineering team to drive innovative Counter UAS solutions. Oversee system execution, foster rapid development, and ensure thorough collaborat...
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Director of Engineering - Body Structures & Closures
$136K - $253K *
Transform the future of Body Structures by leading engineering efforts in vehicle design, ensuring cost and performance targets are met while driving innovation and mentoring teams across cross-functi...
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Director of Engineering - Body Structures & Closures
$136K - $253K *
Drive the technical direction of Body Structures and Closures systems, shaping engineering solutions and mentoring a diverse team to meet performance targets and enhance new product development throug...
1 week ago
$105K - $170K *
Design innovative electrical solutions for diverse projects, enhancing sustainable environments. Collaborate across teams and engage with clients while providing expert guidance and delivering high-qu...
3 weeks ago
Director of Program Management
$100K - $130K *
Drive innovative product development by leading a high-performing program management team. Oversee execution from concept to launch, partnering across functions to ensure strategic alignment, resource...
2 weeks ago
Senior Manager, Secure Engineering Enablement
$198K - $268K *
Champion innovation in semiconductor security by providing strategic leadership across diverse domains, optimizing IP protection and secure engineering practices while fostering collaboration among cr...
1 week ago
$80K - $110K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing operational efficiency through process improvement and data-driven transformation in P&C business operations, leveraging Lean methodology and analytical skill...
2 weeks ago
Senior Electrical Engineer, Advanced Projects
$135K - $165K *
Empower innovation by leading complex PCB designs that enhance performance and reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, drive layout standards, and ensure high-quality outcomes in a highl...
2 weeks ago
$100K - $130K *
Grow your career with us as you lead Engineering Project execution for Unmanned Aerial Systems. Drive project success and compliance, managing cross-functional teams to achieve technical objectives an...
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$75K - $95K *
Transform electrical projects by leveraging your expertise in design and management. Oversee project scopes, timelines, and compliance, driving successful outcomes in construction environments while c...
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What is the average salary for Director of Engineering jobs?
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?
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?
You can browse through the Ladders ‘Director of Engineering’ category to see a list of top-tier job postings from established companies.