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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$145K - $175K *

Drive innovation as you develop scalable cloud solutions, leveraging your expertise in Linux and modern software practices. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance performance and automate workflow...

3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Transform software solutions by collaborating with a diverse development team to design, develop, and support mission-critical government tools, ensuring excellence in deployment and operational perfo...

3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Unlock your potential by joining a dynamic development team to create and support innovative software solutions for government customers, enhancing mission-critical operations in a collaborative and a...

3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive engineering excellence by managing high-performing teams, ensuring end-to-end delivery, and fostering collaboration across cross-functional groups to deliver innovative cloud-based solutions whi...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading a high-impact engineering team that designs and manages real-time risk systems. Drive decision-making for fraud scoring and underwriting while ensuring system reliability a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $190K *

Elevate your career by leading a high-impact engineering team that drives real-time risk decisions and fraud prevention. Own critical systems, prioritize cross-functional needs, and leverage AI to enh...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $230K *

Lead architectural innovation by guiding distributed systems development. Collaborate across teams to drive multi-year technical strategy, improving scalability and reliability while enhancing the gro...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Media

$185K - $200K *

Unlock your potential as a Hardware Engineering Manager, leading innovative hardware and robotics development. Drive strategy, mentor teams, and ensure scalable, reliable systems while collaborating a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$155K - $175K *

Transform customer experience by designing and delivering robust APIs and backend services. Own production features end-to-end, ensuring reliability and quality while collaborating with cross-function...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$281K - $391K *

Transform the future of mixed-signal IP development by leading strategy and execution for cutting-edge silicon solutions, ensuring competitive advantage in consumer hardware products through innovativ...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $200K *

Champion the design and development of AI-driven security solutions, enhancing autonomous investigation capabilities while collaborating with cross-functional teams to address customer needs and impro...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Optimize your skills in a collaborative environment, tackling complex technical challenges while shaping the future of finance through innovative software solutions and AI-driven architecture...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$162K - $234K *

Shape the future of high-throughput data pipelines and architecture by leading cross-team initiatives to enhance performance, reliability, and security in advanced distributed systems, fostering colla...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$207K - $300K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and architecture of advanced cloud networking solutions, ensuring high reliability and compliance while mentoring engineers and driving technical direction acros...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$236K - $369K *

Drive innovation by leading cross-functional teams to deliver a cloud SaaS platform that enhances fleet management and customer support, ensuring seamless integration and execution of product vision f...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$236K - $369K *

Drive the delivery of a cloud SaaS platform by leading multiple engineering teams, ensuring cohesive execution and product vision. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to enhance customer suppor...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$236K - $369K *

Lead the charge in delivering a cutting-edge cloud SaaS platform by managing multiple engineering teams, driving product vision, and ensuring seamless integration across workflows and applications for...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $180K *

Engage in impactful full-stack development and lead strategic technical initiatives while mentoring engineers. Drive innovation in enterprise AI, shaping culture and architecture for sustained growth...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$196K - $217K *

Lead the charge in building a high-performing software engineering team that delivers mission-critical internal platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to drive technical excellence...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Optimize CI/CD pipelines and improve Azure infrastructure to enhance deployment and observability. Collaborate with teams, addressing performance issues while deploying critical products that elevate...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$207K - $300K *

Join a dynamic team as a Software Engineering Manager, leading skilled engineers to innovate and optimize large-scale infrastructure projects. You will guide technical strategies and contribute to cut...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$270K - $293K *

Join a team that's redefining engineering leadership by driving innovation in merchant and partner systems. Lead diverse teams, shape technical strategies, and enhance collaboration across functions t...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$245K - $266K *

Take ownership of engineering leadership, guiding teams in Merchant & Pay to enhance systems for retailers and partners. Drive technical strategy, foster collaboration, and champion innovation while e...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$245K - $266K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in merchant and partner systems. Lead engineering efforts to enhance reliability, scalability, and security while fostering a collaborative environment and integr...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$125K - $150K *

Design and own scalable backend systems and APIs, ensuring high performance and reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor engineers, and make architectural decisions in a dynamic en...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.