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.

Remote
caret down
Compensation
caret down
Position Level
caret down
Time Posted
caret down
Industries
caret down
Locations
caret down
More
1
caret down

$158K - $232K *

Join a dynamic Cloud & Production Engineering team to design, operate, and enhance highly available PostgreSQL platforms that power critical services globally. Leverage your expertise to drive automat...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$164K - $266K *

Accelerate your career by leading initiatives in a robust ecosystem, collaborating across teams to enhance our Developer and Extend platform with innovative solutions and scalable systems for develope...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$158K - $232K *

Transform the developer experience by leading innovative initiatives on our cutting-edge platform, ensuring seamless integration and security as you architect scalable solutions that empower teams and...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$158K - $223K *

Innovate reliable cloud infrastructure across Azure and Google Cloud, designing extensible solutions, optimizing deployment practices, and enhancing system security for improved efficiency and service...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$164K - $266K *

Partner with us to design and operate robust multi-cloud infrastructure across Azure and GCP, enhance platform reliability, and drive engineering efficiency through automation and innovative solutions...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$144K - $211K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in software and robotics. As a Senior Technical Program Manager, you'll lead complex projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality while fostering collaboration...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$268K - $395K *

Drive innovation by leading cross-functional teams in architecting cutting-edge AI and optimization platforms. Oversee large-scale systems to enhance real-time logistics efficiency, ensuring reliabili...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in software development and innovation, delivering complex solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams. This senior role emphasizes strategic problem-solving in a dynamic...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Elevate your career by crafting innovative AI solutions and modernizing complex workflows in this hands-on, full-stack engineering role. Collaborate on cutting-edge platforms while ensuring robust dat...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$268K - $395K *

Empower the engineering team by driving the vision for AI-driven logistics. Lead complex algorithms and platform architecture while ensuring the scalability and reliability of our systems for millions...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$130K - $155K *

Engineer robust data integration pipelines and AI-driven solutions for seamless customer financial data management while ensuring fast, reliable transitions. Shape the future of ERP implementations at...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$187K - $253K *

Unlock potential by developing innovative solutions for advanced model serving, ensuring optimal performance and reliability while collaborating with teams to drive technical excellence and future inf...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform your career by joining a dynamic team focused on enhancing AI-powered platforms and optimizing data workflows. Engage in hands-on full-stack development across innovative technologies to sha...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$153K - $213K *

Champion the development of a key platform, driving strategy, success metrics, and technical depth while collaborating across teams to deliver impactful solutions that meet customer needs and enhance...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $240K *

Empower your career by leading a dynamic team to modernize technical data for defense systems. Drive operational excellence, enhance quality controls, and manage a growing workforce to deliver high-vo...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$139K - $201K *

Contribute to the evolution of data processing workflows by shaping user-friendly, scalable pipelines. Lead product strategies, engage with customers, and collaborate across teams to drive impactful d...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$139K - $201K *

Advance the future of data management by leading product strategy and fostering collaboration to deliver innovative pipeline solutions. Drive user-friendly experiences for technical teams to enhance d...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$166K - $193K *

Lead and mentor a team of engineers while overseeing technical excellence and driving AI innovation in operational systems. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver impactful features for post-purcha...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$154K - $225K *

Optimize operational capabilities by leading transformative initiatives, collaborating across teams to enhance processes, and leverage data analytics to inform decisions, ensuring the successful deliv...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$171K - $245K *

Lead the charge in driving product strategy and execution for AI Canvas, leveraging data and analytics to improve quality and customer adoption in a dynamic, high-growth environment...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$139K - $201K *

Accelerate product innovation by leading the development of data pipelines, defining the vision and strategy for customer-centric solutions that enhance data processing across platforms, ensuring alig...

Houston, TXRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$139K - $201K *

Drive impactful product management as you shape innovative data pipeline solutions, leading teams to transform raw data into actionable insights while collaborating across technical and user-focused d...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$139K - $201K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in data pipeline building. Lead cross-functional efforts to enhance user experiences, shape product strategy, and facilitate seamless customer interactions in clo...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$139K - $201K *

Drive your career with us as you lead the evolution of data pipelines, shaping user experiences and strategies while collaborating across teams to enhance enterprise data management and processing cap...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$139K - $201K *

Grow your career with a pivotal role in transforming data processing by defining intuitive user experiences and driving product strategy. Collaborate cross-functionally to influence enterprise data ma...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

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.

  • How can I find Director of Software Engineering jobs on Ladders?question toggle

    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.