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.

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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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$140K - $190K *

Lead the charge in shaping IT engineering strategy and execution, driving scalable, secure solutions across infrastructure and networks while fostering a high-performing team in a dynamic, global envi...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $190K *

Advance your career by leading IT engineering strategy and execution. Drive complex initiatives across infrastructure and networks while developing a high-performing team focused on reliability, secur...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $190K *

Join as a Senior Manager in IT Engineering to lead global strategies, architecture, and execution of scalable, secure solutions across infrastructure and automation, while developing a high-performing...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $169K *

Drive the execution of capital project investments, ensuring comprehensive lifecycle management while prioritizing safety and stakeholder satisfaction. Collaborate across teams to achieve project obje...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Empower legal professionals by transforming complex processes into intuitive AI solutions. Collaborate with attorneys to innovate workflows, ensuring impactful software that enhances productivity and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of manufacturing by leading process improvements, troubleshooting issues, and supporting production efficiency. Collaborate with teams to enhance methods, drawing accuracy, and ensure...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of autonomous defense technology by designing and developing full-stack applications that enhance deployment, monitoring, and logistics workflows for cutting-edge...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in delivering high-value design-build projects, ensuring quality execution from design to completion. Collaborate with diverse teams and mentor staff while managing budgets and client...

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

$165K - $290K *

Manage the strategy and execution of propulsion systems across vehicles, leading a dynamic team of engineers to deliver advanced propulsion subsystems on aggressive timelines while fostering a culture...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$165K - $290K *

Take ownership of propulsion systems strategy and execution, leading a skilled team to develop cutting-edge subsystems. Drive technical decisions while cultivating a culture of excellence, safety, and...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of architectural design by leading a talented team to deliver innovative new construction projects that meet client expectations and adhere to industry standards, ensuring quality and...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in enhancing engineering processes, ensuring safety, managing budgets, and developing a skilled team to drive continuous improvements and cross-functional collaborations in a dynamic m...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $175K *

Contribute to the development of innovative CheckVideo applications, enhancing security and performance in a collaborative environment. Drive success through your expertise in software engineering, cl...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in overseeing complex projects from initiation to completion, managing multidisciplinary teams, ensuring client satisfaction while adhering to budget and scheduling goals. Drive qualit...

3 weeks ago

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

$84K - $113K *

Join a dynamic team to drive the design of innovative security products, overseeing everything from concept to production. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring designs meet performance an...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$81K - $152K *

Transform optical coating design and production readiness by collaborating with customers and engineering teams. Drive continuous improvement and ensure successful product realization in a dynamic man...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$115K - $130K *

Transform the outbound sales engine by leading and coaching a high-performing SDR team. Focus on refining processes, boosting productivity, and enhancing pipeline predictability to support enterprise...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$165K - $220K *

Lead the development and integration of cutting-edge unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), defining technical architecture, and driving multidisciplinary collaboration to ensure success from concept to pro...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$210K - $250K *

Lead global Field Engineering initiatives, drive strategic partnerships, and enhance customer engagement across the semiconductor industry while scaling a high-performing technical organization to acc...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in scaling our implementation and onboarding processes by defining workflows and supporting a dynamic team while ensuring client success through tailored, efficient solutions that enha...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career by leading a dynamic engineering team to enhance in-house ERP applications. Drive technical direction, mentor talent, and ensure optimal performance while collaborating with stakeh...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $190K *

Shape the future of autonomous vehicle systems by ensuring robust requirements and functional architecture integration across multidisciplinary teams, enhancing safety and implementation processes for...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $150K *

Partner with us to lead and oversee large-scale construction projects, ensuring safety, compliance, and quality while managing teams and client relationships to achieve strategic goals and operational...

5 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Transform project delivery by leading diverse teams, managing client relationships, and ensuring successful execution of large-scale construction projects while fostering a culture of collaboration an...

2 weeks ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Empower a dynamic team of engineers to innovate and enhance e-commerce solutions. Collaborate closely with product managers to align technical execution with business goals while driving AI integratio...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 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.