Director, Software Engineering Jobs

Explore Director, Software Engineering opportunities on Ladders, where professionals can find vetted jobs paying $100,000 or more. Directors of Software Engineering guide teams that design, build, and maintain software products and platforms. They connect business goals with technical execution, helping organizations deliver reliable, secure, and scalable technology.

What Does a Director of Software Engineering Do?

Responsibilities vary by company and industry, but commonly include setting engineering direction, leading managers and technical teams, shaping architecture decisions, and overseeing software delivery. Directors partner with product, security, operations, and executive stakeholders to prioritize work, manage resources, improve development practices, and address risks. They may also support hiring, coaching, performance management, and long-term talent development.

Skills and Experience Employers Value

Employers often seek a strong foundation in software development and engineering leadership, along with the ability to communicate clearly across technical and business teams. Relevant strengths can include organizational planning, software architecture, cloud platforms, agile delivery, security awareness, budgeting, and managing multiple teams. The right background depends on the employer’s products, technology stack, and organizational structure.

Explore Director, Software Engineering Careers

Director roles can be found across industries, from technology and financial services to healthcare, retail, and enterprise software. Compare opportunities by scope, company, location, work arrangement, and compensation. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more, making it easier to discover senior engineering leadership roles aligned with your experience and career goals.

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$146K - $180K *

Lead the charge in designing secure, scalable systems that protect products and customer data. Collaborate across teams to embed security throughout the software development lifecycle and drive comple...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Innovate and lead the MyGeotab workflows, ensuring usability and reliability while driving evolution and collaboration across product domains to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$138K - $184K *

Join a dynamic team to lead the evolution of MyGeotab workflows, ensuring usability and reliability while fostering collaboration across product domains. Drive innovation and enhance customer experien...

Oakville, ONRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$131K - $180K *

Lead transformative software engineering initiatives, guiding teams to develop robust, full-stack systems that enhance digital safety research and foster collaboration across projects while mentoring...

Washington, DCRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Help us deliver innovative environmental design projects by leading cross-functional teams through all phases from planning to implementation, ensuring alignment, managing risks, and achieving client...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $220K *

Tackle production-grade AI software challenges while leading a dynamic engineering team. Drive innovation, team culture, and quality delivery across a modern AI platform, fostering talent and effectiv...

Massachusetts, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in the AEC industry. As a key member of our VDC group, you'll support design-build projects through advanced BIM technologies, ensuring efficiency and collaborati...

Canton, OHRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$190K - $225K *

Transform enterprise cybersecurity programs by leading AI-driven initiatives and modernization efforts. Collaborate with C-suite executives to design and implement comprehensive security roadmaps, enh...

Fairfax, VARemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $220K *

Lead a high-performing engineering team focused on delivering AI solutions. Manage cross-functional roles while enhancing software practices. Stay technical to drive implementation and coaching. Promo...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$185K *

Accelerate software development by leading a team of engineers, driving technical strategy, and ensuring delivery of scalable, customer-focused solutions with operational excellence...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$168K - $285K *

Shape the future of financial strategy by leading R&D finance, partnering with executives to drive investment decisions, optimize spending, and enhance forecasting accuracy in a dynamic, AI-driven env...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $95K *

Help us shape the future of digital advertising by leading a team in delivering programmatic campaign excellence and leveraging data-driven insights to meet client objectives across various channels...

New York, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$126K - $150K *

Pioneer the transformation of tax technology and processes, driving strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, compliance, and user experience through automation and data-driven solution...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$160K - $200K *

Join us in shaping the future of cybersecurity by leading the platform engineering team. Drive innovation and operational excellence in a fast-paced environment, enhancing our data platform and suppor...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$133K - $199K *

Champion a high-performing team of data engineers to drive data transformation, influence technical architecture, and ensure reliable data systems while aligning with business objectives and engineeri...

RemoteRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $160K *

Join a team of expert engineers to innovate a Kubernetes resource management platform, enhancing DevOps productivity and addressing complex engineering problems in a dynamic environment...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Explore the dynamic role of a Program Manager, overseeing end-to-end data collection programs. Drive operational excellence, client satisfaction, and strategic execution in a fast-paced environment, e...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$228K - $412K *

Lead the charge in shaping a strategic portfolio naming ecosystem that enhances clarity and coherence across a rapidly evolving product landscape, driving executive alignment and operational excellenc...

Santa Clara, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$141K - $262K *

Empower your career by leading a dynamic team in software development, ensuring best practices and innovative solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive project success and foster a high-perfor...

Reston, VARemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $230K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing supply chain processes and enhancing materials management. Lead strategic initiatives to improve efficiency, manage supplier relationships, and drive cross-f...

Downers Grove, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of customer relationships by driving value and retention for large organizations, collaborating closely with sales and product teams to ensure success and growth through data-driven i...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Join a team that's scaling global revenue operations. As a strategic partner to the CRO, you'll drive operational excellence, manage initiatives, and influence key decisions in a fast-paced environmen...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Optimize the verification of embedded software within aviation systems. Collaborate closely across teams to enhance safety and compliance, ensuring robust performance on flight hardware and complete i...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $150K *

Champion scalable deal operations by leading the Global Deal Desk, optimizing complex agreements across sales, finance, and legal. Drive AI integration to enhance workflows and ensure compliance while...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Elevate transformation efforts by guiding a strategic portfolio in AI-native engineering. Drive operational excellence and innovation across programs, ensuring delivery success and client satisfaction...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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

    A Director of Software Engineering leads software development organizations and helps set technical direction. The role commonly includes managing engineering teams, guiding architecture and delivery, partnering with business stakeholders, and supporting hiring and team development.

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

    Requirements vary, but employers often look for substantial software engineering experience, a record of leading teams or managers, strong communication and planning skills, and familiarity with relevant architectures and development practices. Some positions may prefer a bachelor’s or advanced degree, but expectations differ by employer.

  • How much do Director of Software Engineering jobs pay?question toggle

    Compensation depends on factors such as location, industry, company size, role scope, and experience. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; review each listing for its specific compensation details.

  • Where can Director of Software Engineering professionals work?question toggle

    These leaders work in many sectors, including technology, financial services, healthcare, retail, and enterprise software. Opportunities may be available in office-based, hybrid, or remote arrangements, depending on the employer.

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    Browse the category and review listings for responsibilities, required experience, location, work arrangement, and salary information. Use those details to identify roles that match your leadership background and career priorities.