Director of Software Engineering Jobs

Explore Director of Software Engineering jobs on Ladders, where professionals can find vetted opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. These senior technology leaders guide engineering teams, shape software strategy, and help organizations deliver reliable products and platforms.

What Does a Director of Software Engineering Do?

A Director of Software Engineering sets direction for software development across teams or departments. Typical responsibilities include defining engineering priorities, overseeing architecture and delivery, managing budgets and staffing, and partnering with product, design, security, and business leaders. Directors also develop engineering managers, improve development practices, and ensure teams can build and maintain software at scale.

Skills and Experience Employers Seek

Employers commonly look for a strong background in software development and engineering leadership, along with experience managing managers and cross-functional teams. Valuable qualifications may include technical strategy, cloud and platform technologies, software architecture, cybersecurity awareness, agile delivery, hiring, and organizational planning. The exact requirements vary by company, industry, and the scope of the role.

Director of Software Engineering Salary and Career Outlook

Compensation depends on factors such as location, company size, industry, technical scope, and leadership experience. Many director-level roles include a combination of base salary and additional compensation, such as bonuses or equity. Ladders focuses on professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping experienced candidates explore senior engineering opportunities.

Find Director of Software Engineering Jobs

Browse current openings and compare responsibilities, qualifications, and compensation details. Use relevant keywords and location preferences to narrow your search, and tailor your resume to show measurable outcomes such as products launched, systems scaled, reliability improved, or engineering organizations grown.

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$140K - $180K *

Transform identity governance at scale by leading the SailPoint ISC platform. Drive strategy, architecture, and compliance across global operations while collaborating with cross-functional teams to e...

Brooklyn, NYRemote

3 days ago

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

$175K - $210K *

Innovate and lead the technical vision for large-scale product systems, driving cross-functional initiatives and engineering excellence while mentoring teams to enhance growth and impact across multip...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$124K - $170K *

Lead the charge in innovative software solutions for healthcare, collaborating with diverse teams to enhance patient care and meet customer needs through cutting-edge technology and creative problem-s...

RemoteRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Shape the future of geometric modeling by developing innovative algorithmic solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior developers, and focus on delivering quality code while enh...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$114K - $152K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving product delivery through strong customer insights and effective collaboration with engineering and business teams, ensuring optimal integration experiences acro...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$122K - $150K *

Drive successful implementation and migration projects, coordinating across teams to transition complex flight planning systems from legacy to modern infrastructure while ensuring seamless execution a...

Austin, TXRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$137K - $183K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of developer infrastructure by building scalable, user-centric solutions. Drive innovation in CI/CD, Kubernetes, and cloud technologies while enhancing productivi...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $200K *

Join our team to shape the future of construction tech by building impactful tools for professionals. Leverage your expertise to create user-focused solutions that enhance productivity, reliability, a...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Empower a dynamic team of engineers to innovate e-commerce solutions, driving growth through collaboration with product managers and stakeholders while leveraging AI to enhance development processes a...

Houston, TXRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's innovating robust applications by leveraging your expertise in React and Python/Django. You'll drive technical initiatives, enhance user experiences, and lead high-impact projects t...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Drive your career forward by contributing to product-focused software development. Engage in coding, debugging, and optimizing performance while collaborating on projects that enhance the software sta...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$149K - $198K *

Advance data infrastructure by designing and implementing robust systems for data processing, discovery, and lineage, empowering engineering teams to leverage expansive data for machine learning and a...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$150K - $180K *

Empower an engineering team to enhance the software development lifecycle. Lead initiatives in developer experience, cloud services, and operational reliability, driving collaboration and innovation w...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $140K *

Transform the tech landscape by creating innovative solutions as a Full Stack Engineer. Join a dynamic team, shaping product features that enhance lives while driving best practices in a fast-paced st...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$285K - $320K *

Lead the charge in delivering Honeycomb Private Cloud, driving product growth, and collaborating across teams to enhance operational processes while building a high-performing engineering team to supp...

CanadaRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in developing a cutting-edge AI product, managing a high-performing team of engineers while ensuring quality, reliability, and speed in delivery. Collaborate closely with Product and D...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $190K *

Lead and develop a team of Product Managers to drive AI-powered product strategy, governance, and investment decisions. Shape the organization's AI capabilities while ensuring responsible AI practices...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $190K *

Champion a dynamic team of Product Managers to drive AI-powered product strategy, governance, and investment decisions. Elevate organizational AI capabilities while ensuring responsible practices and...

New York, NYRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $190K *

Lead the charge in shaping AI-powered product strategy and governance. Develop and mentor a team of Product Managers while owning P&L and driving innovation across a diverse portfolio. Elevate organiz...

CanadaRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$185K - $225K *

Launch innovative full-stack solutions, owning features from backend to UI. Collaborate with a remote team to enhance agent workflows and ensure secure, reliable experiences in a regulated financial e...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$150K - $180K *

Accelerate progress at Army formations by leading the autonomy integration campaign. Drive customer relationships, oversee pipeline management, and convert prototypes into funded positions while shapi...

Michigan, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$175K - $204K *

Champion innovative software solutions by leading engineering teams, driving strategic initiatives, and fostering a culture of collaboration and growth. Oversee technical execution and ensure alignmen...

Portland, MERemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Lead electrical engineering initiatives, driving design innovation and strategic alignment across projects. Oversee a talented team, ensuring compliance with industry standards and fostering collabora...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K - $180K *

Drive successful delivery of complex, multi-year programs in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage scope, budget, and timelines while ensuring client satisfaction an...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$208K - $429K *

Transform data ecosystems by leading strategic initiatives for data warehouses, analytics tools, and governance, driving impactful solutions for complex business challenges at scale while mentoring en...

San Francisco, CARemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Director of Software Engineering do?question toggle

    A Director of Software Engineering leads software engineering teams or departments, sets technical and organizational priorities, oversees delivery and architecture, and works with business and product leaders to meet company goals.

  • What qualifications are usually required for Director of Software Engineering jobs?question toggle

    Requirements often include substantial software development experience, a record of engineering leadership, and skills in areas such as software architecture, team building, delivery planning, and cross-functional collaboration. Specific expectations differ by employer.

  • How much do Directors of Software Engineering earn?question toggle

    Pay varies based on location, industry, company size, role scope, and experience. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; review each listing for its compensation information.

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