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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$150K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to manage data center construction projects, ensuring client satisfaction and timely delivery. Collaborate across departments to align objectives and drive successful implementatio...

Ohio, USRemote

4 days ago

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

$170K - $222K *

Architect and drive complex, cross-functional transformation initiatives while managing program outcomes, aligning teams, and delivering measurable results in a dynamic, fast-paced environment...

Austin, TXRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$106K - $284K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic engineering team to build scalable, cloud-native solutions within the Salesforce ecosystem, driving innovation across key business areas like Marketing, Sales...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $139K *

Lead the charge in financial modeling and analysis, support global sales teams, and collaborate with key stakeholders to drive insights and innovation within a dynamic finance environment, ensuring ac...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $130K *

Manage enterprise-wide MarTech programs, aligning cross-functional teams to drive B2C marketing initiatives. Translate business priorities into actionable plans, ensuring effective collaboration and m...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $160K *

Engineer cutting-edge evaluation methodologies to ensure AI model quality. Play a key role in building scalable infrastructure while collaborating with Research and engineering teams to uphold perform...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $235K *

Drive the design and implementation of backend services to enhance customer experiences across NodeZero’s licensing, provisioning, and admin systems. Lead efforts to ensure accuracy, scalability, and...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $187K *

Lead a dynamic Salesforce Engineering team, driving process improvements and technical ownership to enhance business operations and ensure alignment with best practices across the platform...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$125K - $150K *

Shape the future of legal technology by leading multi-platform strategies, driving AI initiatives, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions that enhance operational...

Miami, FLRemote

1 week ago

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

$240K - $265K *

Lead and scale a transformative technology partner ecosystem, shaping impactful partnerships that enhance product capabilities and drive significant revenue, while fostering collaboration across vario...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$95K - $115K *

Empower innovation as you design complex electrical systems, lead projects, mentor teams, and ensure high-quality deliverables. Collaborate closely with multi-disciplinary teams, utilizing advanced BI...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$123K - $202K *

Innovate advanced GIS and remote sensing software for defense and intelligence, collaborating with a skilled team to enhance analytical workflows and imagery processing capabilities, while mentoring j...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Take ownership of diverse projects, leading cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution, from planning to closure. Drive innovation and efficiency while managing budgets and stakeholder comm...

Tennessee, USRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$183K - $206K *

Transform AI observability by developing end-to-end capabilities, architecting data models, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user workflows and insights into agent performance...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Pioneer the preconstruction process for a major data center campus, guiding it from design through procurement and ensuring alignment with budget and schedule goals. Lead a team, set standards, and in...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in developing Fleetio's connected-vehicle data strategy and product line from the ground up. Drive innovative data solutions, partnerships, and user experiences that enhance fleet oper...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$84K - $121K *

Provide expert guidance on third-party integrations and API functionalities while collaborating across teams to streamline onboarding and enhance client outcomes. Shape scalable solutions and document...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$130K - $150K *

Advance your career by leading product strategy for supply chain orchestration. Drive technical decisions, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and leverage AI to enhance workflows, ensuring measu...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Elevate your career as a technical leader, architecting scalable systems and driving DevOps initiatives. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance product reliability and mentor engineers while en...

Nye, MTRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining ERP integration by leading the design and deployment of secure, scalable solutions connecting SAP S/4HANA with diverse systems, enhancing operational reliability and driv...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$180K - $247K *

Elevate your career as a technical authority in PLC architecture and industrial controls, influencing multi-year roadmaps while managing platform health and mentoring engineers. Drive simplification a...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $179K *

Lead complex engagements and establish strategic relationships while mentoring teams and driving solutions in high-stakes Public Sector environments. Shape account strategy and deliver measurable impa...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Engage with us to architect and lead full-stack development of our analytics platform, embedding AI for improved insights. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance performance, scalability, and secur...

Chicago, ILRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $155K *

Pioneer innovative software solutions by architecting backend services and frontend features. Collaborate with a diverse team to enhance product functionality and drive experimentation while advancing...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of dental practice management by leading software development and strategy while optimizing user experiences and ensuring compliance as we expand into new markets, collaborating with...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.