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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$118K - $146K *

Transform the way engineering teams function by enhancing processes, implementing automation, and leveraging AI in software development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive improvements t...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $225K *

Champion data platform excellence by leading engineering initiatives, driving AI-assisted development, and guiding offshore teams to ensure seamless data onboarding and integration across enterprise s...

Virginia, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $250K *

Empower your career by leading engineering initiatives in solar technology. Collaborate across departments to drive innovative solutions for utility-scale projects while ensuring alignment with design...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$250K - $350K *

Elevate your career by leading technical engagements, managing cross-functional teams, and transforming complex AI evaluations into actionable insights. Collaborate closely with partners and drive imp...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $220K *

Lead cross-functional collaboration to enhance enterprise systems and improve efficiency. Drive technical solutions, develop financial integrations, and mentor a dedicated team to deliver quality supp...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$188K - $282K *

Unlock potential by designing and building foundational security services that empower engineering teams. Own the end-to-end identity infrastructure and drive effective security solutions within a col...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$188K - $282K *

Advance your career by designing, building, and operating core security services, ensuring robust identity management and authorization systems for optimal user protection and operational efficiency a...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$138K - $165K *

Transform high-quality cloud-based systems by developing scalable applications, integrating open source software, and enhancing user experiences through innovative solutions and regular feature releas...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$250K - $280K *

Lead a dynamic product management team to shape innovative solutions in mental health care. Drive strategy, foster collaboration, and empower your team to deliver impactful products that enhance the t...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$240K - $300K *

Champion the technical vision for a high-traffic domain, guiding modernization and enhancing reliability for customer experiences while driving innovation through AI capabilities and mentoring the eng...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$256K - $278K *

Contribute to transformative AI safety projects by leading complex engineering initiatives, enhancing processes and aligning research with production to navigate critical risks effectively...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$161K - $220K *

Architect cutting-edge Cloud infrastructure, ensuring reliable, secure, and efficient platform services. Collaborate with teams to automate and optimize public and private cloud environments, directly...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$192K - $278K *

Elevate your career by leading complex, multi-disciplinary projects in silicon engineering. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive program execution, manage vendor relationships, and ensure...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Lead the development of innovative full-stack solutions for a hybrid network platform, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance software delivery and operational efficiency while mentoring...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$143K - $215K *

Champion end-to-end operations and security for GTM platforms, driving strategic programs and governance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and compliance across Salesforc...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$176K - $264K *

Optimize high-throughput, low-latency API architectures while leading teams in delivering robust frameworks. Drive standards and performance enhancements collaboratively across product pillars in a dy...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $145K *

Advance your career by leading data center development projects from planning to execution. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to drive operational efficiency, risk management, and timely delivery...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform creative workflows by engineering end-to-end product experiences, merging advanced UI with AI capabilities. Collaborate in a fast-paced team to innovate and shape the future of browser-based...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$125K - $150K *

Elevate software engineering excellence by leading a dynamic team to deliver secure, scalable enterprise solutions. Drive performance, align capabilities, and implement innovative practices to enhance...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$133K - $267K *

Drive product innovation by leading technology initiatives that enhance client servicing and operational efficiency. Collaborate with diverse teams to translate strategic goals into actionable plans...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $125K *

Champion an innovative Systems Engineer role, collaborating with tech teams and vendors to advance product development, enhance designs, and tackle complex technical challenges in a dynamic environmen...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$162K - $259K *

Lead the charge in owning the software release cycle, ensuring operational readiness and alignment across engineering and product teams. Drive strategy and metrics for successful deployments as we sca...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$162K - $259K *

Champion the end-to-end software release cycle, ensuring operational readiness and alignment across engineering and product teams as we scale production of autonomous vehicles. Drive strategic release...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$179K - $287K *

Help us drive the software release cycle end-to-end, ensuring operational readiness and alignment across engineering and product teams as we scale our autonomous vehicle deployment...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$156K - $235K *

Shape the future of Smart TV applications by leading a talented team. Drive technical direction, optimize performance, and innovate features across diverse platforms, while ensuring seamless user expe...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

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.