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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$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in software innovation while mentoring a high-performing engineering team. Drive technical solutions and ensure project success through hands-on involvement, fostering a culture of con...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$154K - $200K *

Lead and inspire a software development team to design, implement, and support critical applications and systems, ensuring operational excellence and driving innovation in manufacturing technologies a...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Lead a dynamic team of software engineers to enhance data import systems, ensuring efficient document processing and integration. Drive technical direction, improve engineering practices, and foster a...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$196K - $330K *

Join a dynamic team to define technical strategy, drive software design, and build high-performing engineering cultures that deliver scalable solutions while ensuring operational excellence and contin...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$252K - $300K *

Unlock potential by leading the technical strategy for Data Labs, guiding engineering teams to innovate AI training solutions, and shaping the future of model evaluation and deployment in a rapidly ev...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Champion the design and delivery of robust financial systems, leading a skilled team through complex challenges, while ensuring high-quality standards in production-grade software and effective collab...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$186K - $396K *

Elevate your career by leading cloud security operations for large-scale environments. Drive strategy, build high-performing teams, and ensure compliance while overseeing AI-powered SaaS platforms. Ma...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$188K - $296K *

Advance the development of innovative software solutions, integrating scalable and secure applications while mentoring teams. Drive technical leadership and ensure quality assurance throughout the sof...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$140K - $190K *

Champion large-scale software programs from concept to delivery, driving cross-functional collaboration and operational efficiency. Leverage expertise in software lifecycles and cloud architectures to...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$208K - $306K *

Join a team that's redefining engineering excellence by leading platform services that enhance software development. Drive innovation, consolidate capabilities, and foster a culture of collaboration t...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $175K *

Contribute to the development of innovative CheckVideo applications, enhancing security and performance in a collaborative environment. Drive success through your expertise in software engineering, cl...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $200K *

Oversee the enterprise data strategy, integrating reporting capabilities across business applications. Lead cross-functional teams to enhance data governance, drive insights, and ensure secure, reliab...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Accelerate innovation by leading engineering teams in cutting-edge web, mobile, and cloud solutions. Collaborate globally to deliver top-tier digital products while implementing strategic project mana...

Vaughan, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Help us design and enhance robust software systems, guiding teams on innovative projects while ensuring software performance and quality standards are met with leading-edge technologies...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$261K - $290K *

Lead and grow a high-performing engineering team to develop innovative B2B tools, enhancing event management for clients. Collaborate on product direction, scale systems, and foster talent development...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$235K - $265K *

Lead and grow a high-performing engineering team to develop innovative B2B tools. Collaborate with product leaders to shape technology direction, ensuring scalability and reliability while mentoring e...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$235K - $250K *

Transform engineering leadership by building resilient platforms and teams. Drive strategic initiatives in SRE, DevOps, and AI adoption while ensuring operational excellence and incident management ac...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing embedded software for power control systems. Manage a skilled team, ensure software quality, and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver robust solutions from concept t...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$211K - $264K *

Lead and inspire a team of engineers to enhance core data systems, focusing on reliability and scalability. Drive technical direction, foster team growth, and ensure high-quality software delivery whi...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead and mentor a high-performing software engineering team, driving the development of innovative healthcare technology solutions while ensuring adherence to best practices and fostering collaboratio...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$117K - $156K *

Drive innovation as a Senior Software Engineer, designing and maintaining robust systems and APIs that enhance the customer experience and support cross-organizational initiatives. Collaborate with di...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$269K - $307K *

Shape the future of banking by leading high-performing engineering teams to deliver innovative, customer-centric solutions in a cloud environment, driving technical strategy and fostering a culture of...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$293K - $335K *

Lead high-performing engineering teams to innovate banking solutions in the cloud. Drive technical strategy, mentor talent, and enhance system resilience while fostering a culture of continuous learni...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Drive innovation as the technical expert in new product development, leading cross-functional teams to explore market opportunities while mentoring junior engineers and guiding sustaining projects to...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$125K - $150K *

Explore a leadership role driving engineering solutions, enhancing customer relations and fostering innovation in equipment design, all within a collaborative team environment. Make a significant impa...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

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.