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.

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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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$160K - $200K *

Elevate engineering outcomes by leading global software teams in semiconductor integration and testing, ensuring robust solutions through hands-on development and strategic alignment with product mana...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$225K - $265K *

Partner with us to lead a high-performing engineering team, driving innovation and efficiency in our travel marketplace. You'll manage project lifecycles, enhance collaboration, and champion a custome...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$158K - $295K *

Transform the content management platform by leading engineering teams, shaping technical strategy, and ensuring scalable architecture while driving innovation in editorial workflows and AI integratio...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$158K - $295K *

Lead the charge in transforming content management systems, driving technical strategy and architecture while building a high-performing engineering team to enhance editorial workflows and publishing...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$145K - $190K *

Lead the charge in designing and optimizing scalable data pipelines using Azure, PySpark, and Airflow. Collaborate with teams to ensure data quality and performance while mentoring engineers and drivi...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$308K - $417K *

Join a team that's redefining data infrastructure by leading engineering efforts to enhance accessibility, reliability, and scalability. Drive transformation and build a world-class team to support AI...

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining software engineering excellence. Lead technology strategy and delivery for a multi-squad portfolio, driving modernization and operational success while fostering talent a...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$135K - $200K *

Accelerate progress at a leading federal technology firm by strategically guiding a portfolio of cloud and software development programs, ensuring optimal performance and fostering key customer relati...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$215K - $352K *

Lead the strategy and execution of enterprise infrastructure, ensuring reliability, security, and cost efficiency across global networks, compute, storage, and Azure. Drive innovation and manage diver...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining software quality assurance with an automation-first strategy. Lead and inspire a skilled team to ensure robust testing across firmware, compilers, and inference serving...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$220K - $240K *

Innovate customer-centric digital strategies, leading engineering teams to enhance e-commerce platforms and mobile applications, driving measurable growth in traffic, conversion, and satisfaction thro...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $148K *

Accelerate team performance and delivery by leading software engineers, fostering development, and enhancing organizational effectiveness in a dynamic, remote environment. Drive sustainable practices...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Innovate by leading software engineering excellence and AI adoption; manage cross-functional teams to develop impactful tech solutions while maintaining hands-on involvement with proof-of-concept proj...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $190K *

Drive team success by leading software engineering efforts, enhancing Agile practices, and fostering technical innovation. Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to ensure alignment and prioritize...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $288K *

Drive software development excellence by leading multiple teams to deliver scalable solutions. Collaborate with partners to enhance technical strategies and ensure timely project execution, impacting...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$160K - $288K *

Lead multiple software development teams to innovate and deliver scalable solutions, ensuring timely project execution and budget adherence while enhancing collaboration and technical strategy across...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$160K - $288K *

Lead multiple software development teams to deliver innovative solutions, enhancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Collaborate with partners to integrate technical roadmaps and over...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$224K - $336K *

Lead a transformative architecture strategy that integrates global operations for end-to-end data center lifecycle management. Collaborate across functions to deliver efficient, scalable solutions tha...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $189K *

Drive engineering excellence by leading cross-regional teams to deliver innovative platform integrations, ensuring high-quality, scalable solutions that align with strategic business goals in a dynami...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$128K - $189K *

Drive engineering excellence by leading cross-regional teams to deliver innovative platform integrations, ensuring high-quality, scalable solutions that align with strategic business goals in a dynami...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$190K - $215K *

Transform cloud-based engineering strategies as you lead teams in creating innovative AI-powered automation solutions, ensuring quality and scalability while promoting a dynamic and collaborative cult...

Lehi, UTRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Transform your career by leading a dynamic engineering team to enhance our cloud SaaS platform. Drive technical direction, foster team growth, and ensure security and reliability while delivering exce...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $190K *

Lead the charge in architecting and developing enterprise-grade applications, leveraging AI tools to enhance workflows. Collaborate with stakeholders to rapidly prototype and deploy secure, high-quali...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $190K *

Empower innovation by architecting and developing enterprise-grade applications. Collaborate with stakeholders to create secure, scalable solutions while leveraging AI tools to enhance productivity an...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $190K *

Innovate and lead the development of enterprise-grade applications, leveraging AI tools to enhance productivity. Collaborate with stakeholders to transform ideas into scalable, secure solutions while...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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 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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