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 *

Lead the charge in transforming marketing operations through innovative MarTech solutions, driving student and partner success while optimizing efficiency across a multi-brand ecosystem. Own product s...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of cybersecurity by designing, deploying, and supporting security technologies. Collaborate with clients to enhance their security posture while aligning with busi...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$137K - $160K *

Engineer secure and resilient multi-cloud environments while collaborating with product teams. Adapt designs to support rapid change in a late-stage startup, ensuring safety and performance in AI-driv...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $110K *

Transform your career by developing innovative software solutions in a collaborative Agile environment. Engage in all phases of the software development lifecycle while enhancing cybersecurity and ide...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Empower operations excellence by leading multi-site teams, enhancing performance, and ensuring client satisfaction through strategic oversight and effective management practices...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$181K - $241K *

Drive cost transparency and governance across our cloud and AI infrastructure. Lead automation and process design for a multi-cloud environment, influencing overall cost strategy while ensuring operat...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$144K - $288K *

Lead the digital product strategy for clinical documentation and care delivery, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and streamline operations in outpatient settings...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $195K *

Unlock your potential as you collaborate to develop enterprise Android applications, enhancing user experience through innovative design, coding, and testing. Join a dynamic team focused on delivering...

Austin, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$156K - $195K *

Own the end-to-end B2B2C enrollment funnel by transforming data into actionable insights, optimizing processes, and leading cross-functional collaboration to enhance growth and ensure successful membe...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $250K *

Transform client engagement and product marketing strategies to drive global expansion. Collaborate across teams to craft compelling narratives, enhance customer journeys, and position the brand as a...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$12K - $150K *

Lead the charge in building and securing AWS infrastructures, driving operational excellence across scalable architectures. Enhance systems reliability and governance while mentoring teams and fosteri...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$60K - $211K *

Advance security engineering by defining strategies, solving complex challenges, and building scalable solutions. Collaborate with leaders to enhance security across enterprise environments while ment...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $176K *

Lead the charge in tax compliance and provision management, overseeing federal, state, and local returns. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure timely filings and support tax strategies for busines...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$127K - $243K *

Lead a high-performing team to define and execute technology strategies for Property & Casualty, driving modernization and operational efficiencies while ensuring agile delivery and stakeholder collab...

Plano, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $114K *

Join a dynamic team to design and optimize data systems for AI/ML applications, enhancing Navy IT operations. Collaborate with engineers to ensure reliable data processing and support mission-critical...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Champion the development of impactful software solutions, collaborating across teams to enhance educational tools. Take ownership of code quality and performance, while mentoring peers and leveraging...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in creating cutting-edge embedded software solutions for autonomous mobile robotics. Drive technical excellence, oversee collaborative engineering efforts, and ensure high reliability...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$152K - $250K *

Join as a Senior Security Engineer to lead our data security infrastructure, ensuring sensitive data is classified and protected across the organization. Collaborate with teams to build innovative sol...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing IT delivery projects, ensuring timely execution and quality outcomes while collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to drive success across multiple initi...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$172K - $225K *

Champion innovative solutions and elevate our engineering teams' capabilities by mentoring and guiding strategic product developments, enhancing performance, and ensuring customer satisfaction through...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $100K *

Manage and execute complex LIMS implementations for public health and environmental labs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success, stakeholder alignment, and high-quality out...

Tucson, AZRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$122K - $204K *

Champion innovative solutions for metabolic health as you lead the development of engaging features for a mobile app, collaborating across teams to drive impactful user experiences and outcomes...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Engineer resilient backend solutions for privileged account discovery, enhancing security while navigating complex, customer-deployed environments. Collaborate on data-processing workflows using cutti...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $190K *

Engage in transformative data migration projects for investment management, ensuring seamless software implementations by collaborating with diverse teams and delivering exceptional client solutions...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Transform your career by leading the design and implementation of critical integrations that enhance system connectivity and performance. Collaborate across teams to deliver high-quality solutions tha...

Orlando, FLRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.