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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$180K - $220K *

Advance your career by leading multi-disciplinary teams to develop AI-driven solutions that ensure safety and integrity across platforms, tackling complex challenges while fostering a culture of innov...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $220K *

Unlock potential by leading diverse teams of ML engineers to innovate and execute multi-team strategies. Drive impactful engineering solutions for safety and integrity on large-scale platforms, foster...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $185K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative cloud-native media solutions while managing project-based teams and ensuring quality implementation and production readiness in an evolving technological lands...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$159K - $273K *

Drive your career with a leadership role in transforming enterprise marketing technology through agentic AI. Lead engineering teams to enhance personalization, automation, and customer engagement at s...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Transform your career by leading the development of innovative 3D design algorithms. Collaborate with a dynamic R&D team in an agile environment to drive continuous improvement and leverage your exper...

Brossard, QCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$200K - $275K *

Join a dynamic team to lead software engineering efforts, driving scalable, secure applications for federal solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tackle mission-critical challenges in...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$274K - $302K *

Drive the delivery of innovative software solutions across multiple platforms, leading technical roadmaps and enhancing infrastructure to support high-volume applications and improve operational effic...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$135K - $160K *

Shape the future of healthcare technology by leading a talented software team to build scalable APIs and enhance critical infrastructure, ensuring high-quality deliverables that impact millions of pat...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$250K - $300K *

Lead high-performing teams to develop user-facing platforms and robust backend services, bridging complex data with intuitive applications. Drive architectural excellence and mentor engineers while co...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $170K *

Join a team that's shaping healthcare innovation through AI-driven voice solutions. Lead a distributed engineering team to deliver high-quality software and collaborate with cross-functional stakehold...

CanadaRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$189K - $260K *

Join a dynamic team as a senior technology leader, overseeing engineering strategy and execution for innovative platforms and applications. Drive modernization and AI integration while ensuring high p...

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4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$189K - $260K *

Drive innovation by leading engineering teams to develop scalable, cloud-native solutions that enhance quality engineering and AI capabilities, ensuring operational excellence and strategic alignment...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$107K - $159K *

Champion impactful technology initiatives by leading complex IT projects, managing budgets, and mentoring teams. Develop relationships with stakeholders to drive efficiency and improve processes while...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$225K - $253K *

Lead and innovate as a Software Development Manager, overseeing a team of engineers to drive project execution and deliver impactful solutions in a collaborative environment focused on biomedical data...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$225K - $253K *

Lead a dynamic team of engineers, driving innovation and project delivery in a fast-paced environment. Shape technical initiatives, ensure seamless execution, and foster collaboration for impactful so...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$240K - $280K *

Drive transformational initiatives in software engineering, leading multiple teams to enhance customer engagement and platform evolution. Influence technical direction and mentor senior talent to deli...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Staffing

$140K - $165K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of technology by managing complex programs from concept to completion. Drive customer satisfaction and lead multi-disciplinary teams while navigating challenges i...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $205K *

Lead the charge in transforming developer relations by modernizing experiences through AI and automation, enhancing productivity for global engineering teams while fostering a culture of innovation an...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $225K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic engineering team focused on transforming satellite imagery into actionable insights. Drive innovation in analytics for defense and commercial applications whil...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $225K *

Lead the charge in building and scaling a high-performing engineering team focused on advanced analytics from satellite imagery, driving innovation in both classified and unclassified environments whi...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$209K - $314K *

Lead a dynamic engineering team to establish security foundations for AI agents. Collaborate on agent identification, authentication, and verification, ensuring trust and quality in production service...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$184K - $276K *

Lead the charge in building security foundations for AI agents, overseeing a team that ensures agent identification, authentication, and authorization while collaborating across platforms to enhance t...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive engineering excellence as a leader in integrated experience platforms, balancing technical strategy and talent development. Collaborate across teams to shape innovative solutions and empower eng...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Champion a high-performing engineering team to enhance member experiences through innovative features and improvements, ensuring quality delivery and collaboration across Product, Design, and Data Sci...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $250K *

Elevate your career by leading key initiatives, architecting scalable services, and designing data-intensive applications in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive inn...

1 week 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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