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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$135K - $160K *

Accelerate the development of innovative digital care solutions for GI health. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, build, and launch a new product, enhancing user experience through cut...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$198K - $272K *

Join a team that's shaping the future with AI-driven technical initiatives. Lead distributed engineers in delivering impactful solutions while defining success through measurable metrics and hands-on...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Join a dynamic team to lead developer tools and quality engineering efforts. Drive platform strategy and enhance developer and customer experiences impacting millions. Collaborate across divisions, en...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$153K - $176K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of designing and supporting broadcast production systems, ensuring seamless audio, video, and control operations for live and non-live shows in a dynamic environmen...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$180K - $210K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of accounting solutions. As a Solutions Engineer, you'll partner with sales to drive client success, lead product demos, and ensure seamless implementations, all...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Pioneer innovative hardware solutions by leading a skilled engineering team focused on high-speed designs, ensuring optimal performance through collaboration and rigorous testing for advanced connecti...

3 weeks ago

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

$195K - $235K *

Manage the technical architecture and roadmap for fleet management and robotic automation systems. Collaborate with leadership, guide engineering practices, and mentor engineers in a hands-on, fast-pa...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in engineering excellence, overseeing maintenance, project execution, and team development to enhance guest satisfaction and financial performance while ensuring compliance with safety...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$113K - $191K *

Contribute to building data-driven safety solutions that enhance real-time insights, integrate AI technologies, and optimize customer experiences, collaborating with teams to create scalable, impactfu...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$106K - $145K *

Transform healthcare technology by developing scalable AI solutions for intelligent applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance production capabilities and ensure secure, reliable...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $198K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of cloud application development. As a technical leader, you'll design and implement innovative solutions, mentor developers, and drive project success while coll...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$155K - $185K *

Unlock potential by partnering with business teams to tackle operational challenges, design full-stack solutions, and enhance workflows, leveraging AI technologies while delivering high-quality softwa...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $233K *

Champion developer infrastructure solutions by optimizing workflows, enhancing build systems, and driving collaborative projects. Engage with diverse teams to tackle complex challenges in software dev...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in delivering complex enterprise infrastructure projects, ensuring timely execution and alignment with client goals across networking, cloud, security, and data center initiatives, dri...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$139K - $208K *

Transform program execution and team development as a Software Functional Manager, blending management and technical expertise to drive software design, implementation, and testing for mission-critica...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $200K *

Shape the future of sports analytics by leading a high-performing engineering team. Drive technical excellence while mentoring engineers and collaborating on innovative solutions that power top-tier s...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$180K - $200K *

Lead a high-performing engineering team focused on building enterprise-grade sports analytics tools. Balance technical leadership and people development to drive quality, reliability, and performance...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$249K - $299K *

Empower a high-performing engineering team in robotics, focusing on talent acquisition, mentorship, and technical direction. Drive team engagement and collaboration across functions to enhance enginee...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$129K - $174K *

Champion innovation by developing robust software solutions, overseeing all phases of the SDLC. Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an agile environment, mentoring junior developers and enhanci...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$112K - $135K *

Champion innovation by leading complex multi-team programs, enhancing the strategy, tooling, and governance of open-source documentation systems. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize workflow an...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$112K - $158K *

Join a team that's redefining enterprise platform capabilities through innovative design, automation, and security. Collaborate across teams to deliver scalable, reliable solutions that enhance busine...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$155K - $209K *

Drive the future of device software as a hands-on technical lead, overseeing architecture and delivery for a team of firmware engineers. Own critical subsystems, ensuring safety and performance while...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$155K - $209K *

Lead the charge in developing cutting-edge firmware solutions, overseeing architecture and delivery while mentoring a team of engineers. Drive innovation in device software for secure home energy inte...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$180K - $220K *

Champion the engineering transformation in AI-driven fintech by leading innovative software development and scaling operations for a rapidly growing platform, ensuring high standards and a robust engi...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$192K - $278K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in network engineering by managing complex, multi-disciplinary projects. Leverage your technical expertise to enhance global operations and ensure seamless delive...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.