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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$190K - $213K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead software engineering efforts, driving innovation in aerospace technology. Collaborate on cutting-edge projects, mentor engineers, and ensure timely delivery of high-qua...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee engineering operations, ensuring efficient maintenance and compliance across all property systems. Lead a skilled staff while managing budgets and enhancing guest satisf...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$100K - $120K *

Champion operational excellence as you lead the engineering team through all phases of hotel management, ensuring safety, maintenance, and a seamless guest experience at our new property opening this...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer a dynamic team focused on engineering excellence at an upcoming hotel. Oversee maintenance operations, ensuring seamless facility functionality while fostering a safe, exceptional guest experi...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$180K - $200K *

Innovate your career by spearheading the design and scaling of backend and data systems for consumer health experiences. Collaborate with teams to enhance technical excellence, architecture, and influ...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Drive growth and excellence by leading a dynamic engineering team focused on delivering high-quality solutions. Foster collaboration, maintain team culture, and manage cross-functional efforts to solv...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Accelerate team success as you lead and nurture a high-performing engineering unit. Drive collaboration across functions, prioritize objectives, and foster a motivated culture while delivering high-qu...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $190K *

Engineer innovative AI solutions by owning the architecture and design of our core product's assistant. Collaborate closely with users to enhance agentic infrastructure and ensure high-quality, effici...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$238K - $322K *

Champion innovative platform solutions as a Technical Program Manager, driving complex initiatives globally. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer outcomes and navigate ambiguity...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate team performance by leading a Scrum team in developing and modernizing enterprise SaaS applications. Guide technical decisions, mentor engineers, and foster collaboration across departments to...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$130K - $155K *

Transform the Surety domain by leading modernization efforts, designing scalable solutions, and guiding teams through complex technical challenges. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to enhanc...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $175K *

Unlock your potential by leading the modernization of Surety technology. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable solutions, influence technical direction, and mentor engineers in a...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Transform the Surety domain by leading modernization efforts from legacy systems to a scalable React and AWS architecture. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design solutions that enhance tech...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $200K *

Transform the future of pricing and subscription systems by leading a dynamic team of engineers. Drive strategic initiatives, enhance user experiences, and ensure robust architecture while collaborati...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$180K - $200K *

Lead the charge in managing a full-stack engineering team to innovate pricing and subscription systems, collaborating with executives and cross-functional partners to drive measurable business outcome...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $150K *

Innovate your future by leading software design initiatives that blend human insights with technical architecture. Collaborate with teams to build impactful digital products and prototypes, shaping th...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee the delivery of data center projects, ensuring compliance and quality across engineering, construction, and operations. Lead multi-disciplinary teams to achieve timely...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in delivering high-availability data center projects, ensuring compliance and quality across engineering, construction, and operations. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to dri...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in delivering high-quality software solutions by managing teams, driving project success, and fostering customer relationships. Utilize your expertise to enhance product functionality...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of software development by leading teams to deliver high-quality solutions, managing complex projects, and fostering strong customer relationships to drive business growth and continu...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$131K - $160K *

Transform backend services by designing and implementing scalable cloud-native solutions that support aviation clients, while enhancing existing systems, ensuring security, and collaborating with cros...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$340K - $390K *

Drive your career with innovative engineering solutions that enhance autonomous marketing systems. Collaborate across teams to build scalable, intelligent platforms that optimize decision-making for b...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$144K - $237K *

Drive crucial security programs as a Staff Security Technical Program Manager, ensuring alignment across teams, managing vulnerabilities, and establishing operational rhythm for risk reduction in a dy...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of autonomous defense technology by designing and developing full-stack applications that enhance deployment, monitoring, and logistics workflows for cutting-edge...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$141K - $185K *

Lead the charge in transforming Financial Crimes Compliance through innovative AI-powered cloud solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement robust information systems th...

5 days 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 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.