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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$218K - $266K *

Drive the development of high-performance RF hardware by leading a skilled team, ensuring technical excellence and timely delivery from design to production while fostering a culture of engineering ri...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$221K - $305K *

Take ownership of the automation and controls engineering team, driving the development of advanced manufacturing systems. Lead initiatives to enhance reliability, scalability, and autonomy in product...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $170K *

Lead the charge in building and mentoring a high-energy team of Support Engineers. Drive exceptional customer experience by optimizing processes and delivering on key performance metrics in a fast-pac...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $160K *

Elevate your career by building and owning the infrastructure that drives our software lifecycle. You'll design, implement, and maintain systems that enhance developer velocity and ensure production r...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$148K - $275K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of software engineering management. Lead a dynamic team, oversee technical execution, and drive continuous improvement while managing personnel and financial perf...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $205K *

Champion innovation by leading cross-functional engineering projects from concept to launch. Drive team success through mentorship and strategic planning, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$160K - $205K *

Champion innovative engineering projects by leading a team of Project Leaders, driving complex programs from concept to launch while ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence in a dynamic, cross-f...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$220K - $265K *

Lead the charge in building a high-performing mobile engineering team, driving technical execution and culture. Oversee multi-persona mobile experiences, architecture, and release operations, shaping...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$153K - $230K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead embedded software engineers in developing SONAR systems. Drive project oversight, foster collaboration, and enhance employee engagement while ensuring quality software...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$153K - $230K *

Transform your career by leading a dynamic team of embedded software engineers, driving innovation in SONAR systems software development while fostering collaboration and employee growth in a fast-pac...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of autonomous driving by delivering cutting-edge trajectory generation and control solutions. Collaborate across disciplines to ensure safety and performance in r...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$135K - $160K *

Shape the future of autonomous driving by leading trajectory generation and controls. Collaborate across teams to deliver safe, optimized solutions while enhancing vehicle performance through innovati...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$164K - $247K *

Drive the evolution of our design function, leading a multidisciplinary team to deliver innovative, client-focused creative solutions that enhance brand identity and support strategic business goals...

Waterloo, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in designing mission-planning systems for spacecraft operations, optimizing algorithms, and ensuring high-performance software development. Collaborate across teams to deliver scalable...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$169K - $355K *

Pioneer innovative solutions by leading a high-performing engineering team to ensure the technical success of OCI's largest AI infrastructure customers, guiding them through platform evaluation, onboa...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Help us drive innovative data center projects from conception to completion. Oversee multi-disciplinary teams while ensuring client satisfaction and project delivery, reinforcing our reputation in the...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $96K *

Drive growth and readiness of a technical workforce, developing talent, overseeing training, and ensuring operational excellence in event production to enhance team performance and career progression...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$207K - $300K *

Innovate as a Staff Software Engineer, building flagship features and scalable backends. Collaborate with UX and engineers to rapidly prototype and launch solutions while ensuring reliability and perf...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic engineering team to enhance operational efficiency, drive product quality, and implement innovative manufacturing solutions while ensuring optimal resource utiliz...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$107K - $150K *

Shape the future of our enterprise data platform by leading product strategy, defining capabilities, and ensuring alignment across business and technology teams to deliver scalable, secure, and truste...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$258K - $376K *

Lead a team of senior engineers to enhance mission-critical platforms, focusing on reliability and extensibility. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to drive scalable outcomes and support Figm...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $150K *

Lead and develop a full-stack engineering team, transforming priorities into actionable results while fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration, and innovation to enhance our CRM platform and dr...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$119K - $234K *

Design and build robust infrastructure for Azure Managed Redis, enhancing deployment and orchestration systems globally. Drive integration of Redis Enterprise software, ensuring high availability and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $187K *

Pioneer innovative Digital Engineering solutions by leading the integration of Model-Based Systems Engineering and AI/ML methodologies, driving modernization efforts across complex Naval Nuclear Labor...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $180K *

Shape the future of cloud technology by leading the design and operation of secure, scalable services. Drive architectural decisions, mentor engineers, and collaborate across teams to enhance our clou...

Seattle, WARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information 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.