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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$150K - $180K *

Unlock your potential as you lead a new engineering team, define technical direction, and drive innovative solutions that enhance digital employee experiences for Managed Service Providers, ensuring q...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Pioneer high-performance digital and mixed-signal hardware development, leading a team to ensure technical excellence and timely delivery. Drive engineering standards and processes while mentoring eng...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$218K - $266K *

Drive excellence in digital and mixed-signal hardware engineering, leading a team to deliver high-performance electronics for advanced communication systems. Ensure technical quality and efficient pro...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$207K - $300K *

Lead the AI transformation strategy for Cloud SDK Client Libraries, enhancing product capabilities and internal workflows. Collaborate across teams to optimize SDK development and empower engineers to...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing custom solutions by collaborating with engineers and clients, translating needs into impactful designs, and delivering full-stack applications in a fast-paced environment...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join our dynamic team to develop custom solutions that enhance customer experiences. Collaborate with engineers and clients to create impactful applications using monday.com’s API and frameworks, driv...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative cloud-native microservices solutions, enhancing system observability, and guiding a team to achieve project success and architectural resilience for a top-tier...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by guiding a team to create innovative, cloud-native microservices on a resilient architecture. Contribute to impactful software solutions that enhance operational excellence in a...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Champion the design and implementation of resilient cloud-native microservices, driving successful software solutions and technical guidance within a collaborative team environment to enhance system e...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing cloud-native microservices solutions, guiding a team to enhance architecture and performance while driving tech innovation across multiple projects in a thriving environm...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Innovate and enhance cloud-native applications as a Senior Software Engineer. Lead a team to develop scalable microservices, streamline deployments, and improve system observability in a dynamic, coll...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$227K - $280K *

Shape the future of product finance by partnering with leadership to evaluate and invest in innovative product lines. Drive financial strategy, build models, and present insights that empower confiden...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Engage as a hands-on Engineering Manager, leading a dynamic team in full-stack development. Drive innovation and operational excellence while balancing technical leadership and team management to deli...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $200K *

Elevate your career by leading architecture and delivery across device, app, and cloud systems. Drive technical direction, mentor engineers, and ensure successful outcomes through collaboration and in...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$207K - $310K *

Lead the charge in integrating change management and user experience to enhance technology adoption. Drive strategy, governance, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring seamless transitions and intuitive...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$124K - $170K *

Lead the charge in innovative software solutions for healthcare, collaborating with diverse teams to enhance patient care and meet customer needs through cutting-edge technology and creative problem-s...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$124K - $170K *

Transform healthcare solutions by leading innovative software development initiatives. Collaborate with diverse teams to implement impactful technologies that enhance patient care and streamline opera...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by driving automation and infrastructure solutions in high-stakes environments. Build seamless CI/CD pipelines and manage container orchestration to enhance development productivity a...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career as you build and manage automation, infrastructure, and deployment pipelines to support secure systems. Take ownership of container orchestration and CI/CD processes in a dynamic...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $180K *

Innovate and enhance our customer-centric platform by developing scalable, secure services in Go and Python. Collaborate with a dynamic team to drive technical excellence and deliver impactful solutio...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Shape the future of geometric modeling by developing innovative algorithmic solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior developers, and focus on delivering quality code while enh...

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3 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Build innovative solutions by leading hardware and software development teams, ensuring high-quality systems design and reliability. Drive technical excellence and foster collaboration to achieve proj...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $181K *

Join a pioneering brand in electric vehicles, managing budgets, leading cross-functional teams, and delivering innovative services in charging and connectivity. Drive strategic initiatives and ensure...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $181K *

Unlock your career potential by leading a multi-disciplinary team to drive financial management, project execution, and strategic initiatives across innovative service portfolios in the automotive sec...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Join as a Technical Project Manager to lead IT project coordination, ensuring successful delivery through effective communication with clients and teams while fostering project management talent for f...

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  •   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.