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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$120K - $145K *

Champion innovative growth on CNN's digital platform by driving user engagement and product development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create performant and secure experiences that enhanc...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$90K - $115K *

Lead a dynamic team of developers to design and implement innovative software solutions that enhance manufacturing operations, ensuring efficiency and scalability while mentoring team members and coll...

Abbotsford, BCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$212K - $222K *

Champion client success as you lead Aera solution deployments, building trusted relationships with executives to drive value and Decision Intelligence roadmaps while managing project delivery and fost...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of digital healthcare by building innovative GI products. Lead experiments, navigate technical challenges, and mentor engineers while significantly impacting member health through sca...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$150K - $180K *

Lead product development and engineering efforts to create scalable solutions for GI health, collaborating across teams to drive innovation and improve user experiences through data-driven experimenta...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$231K - $346K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of security engineering by developing cutting-edge platforms for AI agents. Lead initiatives to ensure secure execution and enhance automated cybersecurity capabi...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$148K - $266K *

Engineer the future of administrative services for a large-scale, global mission platform. Lead teams to design, implement, and evolve control-plane services, ensuring optimal user experiences for div...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $166K *

Advance innovation at the forefront of engineering by leading teams to design scalable, cost-effective fiber networks. Drive operational excellence, manage vendor partnerships, and ensure compliance w...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$125K - $166K *

Transform your engineering career by leading teams that design scalable, cost-effective fiber networks. Drive innovation and quality as you oversee engineering processes and manage internal and extern...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$113K - $149K *

Elevate engineering excellence by leading teams to design scalable, cost-effective fiber networks while ensuring compliance and operational efficiency. Drive innovation and development in fiber deploy...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$150K - $180K *

Drive a fullstack engineering team to enhance enterprise capabilities, collaborating with Product and Design to align technical strategies with customer needs, while ensuring high standards in securit...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$174K - $252K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in memory subsystem optimization. You will lead crucial software development efforts, enhancing performance and stability across advanced hardware solutions for c...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$174K - $252K *

Join a dynamic team to innovate and enhance next-gen display solutions, collaborating across hardware and software to deliver exceptional mobile experiences that balance performance and image quality...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$84K - $175K *

Optimize enterprise AI solutions by designing full-stack features and architecting agentic systems. Collaborate cross-functionally to innovate and maintain scalable applications that enhance automated...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic technical engagements in data center design. Drive client satisfaction through exceptional project execution, ensuring alignment across teams and delivering innov...

2 weeks ago

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

$279K - $377K *

Drive innovative AI-first product experiences from inception to global scale. Lead a dynamic engineering team, fostering collaboration and ownership. Shape strategic direction alongside product to del...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Drive development across the robotics software stack, ensuring production quality through hands-on coding, CI/CD practices, and cross-functional collaboration while raising the standards for reliabili...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$156K - $235K *

Lead the charge in architecting enterprise-scale AI platforms that elevate quality engineering through intelligent automation and internal tools, defining strategy and driving cross-functional collabo...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$125K - $150K *

Lead engineering initiatives to enhance our mature ERP platform, making key architectural and infrastructure decisions while building a high-performing team. Drive modernization, reduce operational ri...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join as a Staff Software Engineer, guiding the technical direction of our Core Applications. Collaborate across teams, mentor peers, and own features from design to delivery, ensuring high quality and...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$188K - $242K *

Join a dynamic team to lead technical solutions for partner integrations, enhancing developer experiences through innovative SDKs, documentation, and automation. Drive impactful projects from design t...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $155K *

Transform how we build innovative products by designing robust systems and optimizing engineering performance. Collaborate across teams to harness AI's potential and deliver exceptional solutions that...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading a technical team to enhance collaboration tools in a dynamic, cloud-based environment. Engage with federal clients, drive Agile practices, and ensure toolset efficiency...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$264K - $350K *

Transform the future of network services by leading a global engineering team to innovate and enhance software solutions for monitoring and remediation, ensuring optimal performance and reliability fo...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$88K - $105K *

Elevate your career by supporting the software engineering lifecycle. Collaborate on developing, testing, and debugging software solutions while adhering to standards and processes, ensuring delivery...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.