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 - $180K *

Join a team that's focused on enhancing software engineering practices and delivery. Lead multiple development teams, ensuring quality, resource planning, and cross-team coordination while fostering a...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $180K *

Lead the charge in software engineering excellence by managing multiple teams, ensuring delivery quality, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation in engineering practices and...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading the engineering function in AI transformation. Drive technical direction, manage a dynamic team, and ensure delivery of scalable solutions that meet business needs across t...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $195K *

Transform the engineering landscape by leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative products that meet safety, quality, and cost targets while nurturing talent and driving continuous improvem...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$170K - $215K *

Empower a dynamic software engineering team by leading innovative projects, enhancing development processes, and fostering technical talent. Drive collaboration and accountability while shaping the fu...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$165K - $180K *

Transform healthcare solutions by leading the design and development of scalable, high-performance systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor junior engineers to drive innovation and...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$162K - $290K *

Contribute to building cutting-edge software systems that harness AI to solve real-world operational challenges. Drive technical strategy, collaborate across teams, and develop full-stack solutions in...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading a team focused on delivering high-quality backend solutions. As a hands-on expert, you'll ensure architectural integrity and drive the development of a secure, reliable...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$150K - $180K *

Inspire and lead two teams to enhance onboarding experiences for users and AI agents, driving adoption and activation on the platform while fostering growth and development within your teams and acros...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining the onboarding experience for human and AI agents by leading innovative UX and engineering teams. Drive growth through strategic roadmap ownership, hands-on leadership, a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$162K - $290K *

Drive innovation in quality engineering by leading a multidisciplinary team to enhance test infrastructure and ensure scalable, reliable, and high-quality customer experiences across our cloud solutio...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$198K - $326K *

Lead and optimize a high-performing engineering team to shape LinkedIn's foundational compute infrastructure, driving innovation and excellence in large-scale systems and cloud-native technologies for...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$213K - $319K *

Lead the charge in building a secure, scalable API-first Compute Platform, driving AI-Native engineering practices and operational excellence while managing high-performing teams to enhance infrastruc...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$177K - $265K *

Champion innovative engineering practices by leading a high-performing team to develop a secure, scalable API-first Compute Platform, enhancing automation and AI-driven operations across the organizat...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$142K - $220K *

Champion the development of high-reliability embedded systems, leveraging modern C++ and Python for automation. Collaborate in an agile environment, integrating hardware and software while ensuring sa...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$230K - $250K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data visualization. Lead the development and engineering efforts of an innovative cloud platform, continuously enhances team performance, drives high-stakes de...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$109K - $183K *

Unlock the potential of software engineering by leading projects that enhance security and reliability within complex applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, cus...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$142K - $190K *

Contribute to enterprise-level digital solutions by leveraging your expertise in software engineering and delivery. Shape technical direction, influence cross-functional teams, and drive modernization...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $190K *

Lead and develop a high-performing engineering team through complex financial landscapes. Collaborate cross-functionally to make strategic decisions while driving technical credibility and team perfor...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's transforming financial technology by leading engineering in complex environments. You'll drive cross-functional collaboration, deepen technical expertise with AI, and develop high-p...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $400K *

Lead the charge in designing and building robust systems for AI agent configuration, training, and monitoring. Collaborate closely with product and design teams to deliver user-friendly solutions that...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $400K *

Explore a pivotal role in shaping AI agent systems, driving innovation through self-serve functionalities and robust monitoring tools. Collaborate closely with product and design teams to deliver impa...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$300K - $390K *

Shape the future of test automation by architecting a cutting-edge platform and guiding a skilled team. Drive quality engineering initiatives and strategic decisions to enhance CI/CD processes for AI...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Empower our engineering team to innovate and excel in product development, fostering collaboration across disciplines to enhance quality and efficiency throughout the product lifecycle, leveraging mec...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Advance your career by leading impactful SaaS implementations, driving client success and adoption. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget, while enh...

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

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.

  • How can I find Director of Software Engineering jobs?question toggle

    Search Ladders for Director of Software Engineering openings, then refine results by location and other preferences. Review each job's requirements and highlight relevant leadership experience and measurable engineering outcomes in your application.