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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$220K - $310K *

Champion the evolution of enterprise business systems, leading a dynamic team to enhance partner and employee experiences across critical functions. Drive product strategy and ensure seamless integrat...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$194K - $267K *

Unlock potential by leading a team to develop AI-native security solutions, ensuring operational excellence and technical innovation while driving accountability and fostering talent in a dynamic engi...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to lead program management initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic goals. Oversee budgets, guide cross-functional teams, and enhance organizational performance through effec...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$120K - $145K *

Engineer innovative software solutions by leading development projects, collaborating with teams, and mentoring junior engineers. Utilize cutting-edge technologies to enhance performance and deliver h...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$239K - $292K *

Lead engineering efforts to enhance internal systems, ensuring seamless employee experiences while driving innovation and efficiency as we scale during hyper-growth...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to manage IT projects through all phases, ensuring alignment with strategic goals. Collaborate across teams, guide project execution, and utilize project management methodology to...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to connect the Services Engineering lifecycle, ensuring technical viability and support for field operations while driving continuous improvement and providing expert technical ass...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $162K *

Shape the future of middleware development for the myQ program by leading a dynamic team, collaborating across functions, and driving innovative solutions for high-quality software design and technica...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$232K - $258K *

Transform your career by driving reliability and efficiency in software systems. Collaborate across teams to build innovative tools that enhance performance and scalability for millions of users globa...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$295K - $345K *

Unlock the potential of innovative ads technology by building a cutting-edge system within a game engine. Contribute to the development of scalable, user-centric ad formats while shaping a multi-billi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate your career by leading large-scale, cross-functional programs in data and AI. Drive execution, manage dependencies, and influence strategy while collaborating with engineering and product t...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate the cloud infrastructure team as a dynamic Engineering Manager, guiding engineers to build reliable systems. Foster a culture of accountability while engaging in technical decisions to optimiz...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$196K - $227K *

Lead the charge in developing secure, scalable systems for a Zero Trust ecosystem. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product features, ensuring reliability and optimal performance acr...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$130K - $155K *

Invent a transformative engineering role with ownership of core platform infrastructure. Shape systems for real-time data modeling, verification, and impactful reporting by leveraging your expertise i...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K - $180K *

Drive successful delivery of complex, multi-year programs in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage scope, budget, and timelines while ensuring client satisfaction an...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$174K - $252K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on developing innovative software solutions. Collaborate on large-scale applications, enhance user experiences, and leverage cutting-edge technologies to d...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$208K - $429K *

Elevate data-driven decision-making by architecting core data ecosystems. Drive impactful analytics solutions, establish governance policies, and mentor engineers to enhance productivity and innovatio...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$208K - $429K *

Transform data ecosystems by leading strategic initiatives for data warehouses, analytics tools, and governance, driving impactful solutions for complex business challenges at scale while mentoring en...

San Francisco, CARemote

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in maritime technology by leading a skilled group of engineers. You'll engage directly with customers, manage deployments, and solve complex challenges in dynamic...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

The Senior Software Engineer at Solidroad will lead the development of advanced AI-driven customer support solutions and architect real-time multimodal simulations. This role involves significant tech...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive your career forward by leading engineering initiatives that shape product design and manufacturing processes, ensuring efficiency and compliance across all engineering and production stages...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $190K *

Transform IT engineering by leading strategy and execution of scalable, secure solutions across infrastructure and networks. Drive cross-functional initiatives while developing a high-performing team...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $190K *

Lead the charge in shaping IT engineering strategy and execution, driving scalable, secure solutions across infrastructure and networks while fostering a high-performing team in a dynamic, global envi...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $190K *

Advance your career by leading IT engineering strategy and execution. Drive complex initiatives across infrastructure and networks while developing a high-performing team focused on reliability, secur...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $190K *

Join as a Senior Manager in IT Engineering to lead global strategies, architecture, and execution of scalable, secure solutions across infrastructure and automation, while developing a high-performing...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.