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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$120K - $145K *

Join a team that’s redefining robotics by leading software system design for our cutting-edge projects. Collaborate across disciplines, ensuring product quality and timely delivery. Your expertise wil...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$186K - $269K *

Champion a high-performing team to design and build scalable data infrastructure, driving data strategy and governance. Collaborate with stakeholders to transform complex data needs into actionable in...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$210K - $240K *

Transform a tech-driven team by fostering collaboration and driving solutions with a focus on APIs and automation. Lead and develop talent, manage projects for successful outcomes, and promote a cultu...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$181K - $345K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in engineering program management. Lead complex, cross-functional programs through the entire product lifecycle, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence whi...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$159K - $367K *

Elevate your career by managing complex, cross-functional engineering programs. Drive execution excellence from concept to product lifecycle, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while collab...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$265K - $325K *

Unlock potential by leading ML engineering initiatives, optimizing model lifecycles, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance delivery workflows in a hands-on role focused on innovatio...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$175K - $210K *

Pioneer the intersection of engineering and compliance, driving technical vision and standards for privacy across large-scale systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance decision-makin...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$166K - $200K *

Drive the technical vision for large-scale product systems, ensuring privacy compliance while enhancing engineering excellence. Collaborate across teams to solve complex challenges and mentor engineer...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Shape the future of privacy engineering by driving technical vision and standards across large-scale systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex challenges while ensuring complia...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$96K - $306K *

Transform complex AI initiatives into scalable cloud solutions. Lead architecture, implementation, and operations while mentoring engineers and enhancing software development practices for optimal per...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$96K - $306K *

Advance cloud innovation by architecting and delivering high-performance, scalable solutions. Lead the development of cutting-edge frameworks and services, driving strategic initiatives that empower d...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$96K - $306K *

Transform cloud infrastructure by leading the design and delivery of innovative, high-performance solutions. Collaborate with teams to architect next-gen platforms that empower developers and enhance...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$96K - $306K *

Elevate your career by leading innovative AI support programs that enhance automation and streamline issue resolution. Collaborate across teams to drive impactful platform initiatives and optimize sof...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$204K - $310K *

Transform enterprise systems by architecting robust infrastructures that drive scalable, secure AI-driven scientific solutions for global organizations. Lead with high autonomy in a dynamic environmen...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing 24x7 support for advanced Identity, Credential, and Access Management systems. Leverage your expertise to troubleshoot, assist customers, and enhance operatio...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $250K *

Develop cutting-edge ML workflows and infrastructure, influence company direction, and tackle complex engineering challenges in a fast-paced environment, boosting productivity and innovation across te...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $140K *

Lead and manage high-impact facility infrastructure projects, ensuring safe and efficient execution from planning to startup. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and oversee contractors to deliver...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $150K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of manufacturing by managing key facilities projects from inception to delivery. Your expertise will enhance operational efficiency and drive impactful infrastruc...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Engage in impactful capital improvement projects, overseeing initiatives from concept to startup. Collaborate across teams to enhance plant performance, ensuring operational efficiency and successful...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Transform manufacturing processes by leading critical projects that enhance plant efficiency, performance, and reliability. Drive initiatives across multiple facilities while collaborating with divers...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$262K - $364K *

Unlock potential by leading the modernization of a globally-replicated database system. Drive innovation through AI-assisted development, enhancing scalability and correctness while mentoring engineer...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$171K - $245K *

Lead complex mechanical engineering initiatives by designing innovative systems. Oversee multi-product projects, collaborating with teams and suppliers to enhance manufacturing efficiency and drive te...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$130K - $155K *

Tackle challenges as you build and maintain critical streaming data infrastructure, enhancing performance and reliability while supporting vast data processing for internal and external users in a dyn...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive innovation by designing and building scalable data infrastructure systems that process billions of events daily, ensuring reliability and efficiency for diverse data consumers. Collaborate to en...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock the potential of data as you design and maintain robust streaming and distributed systems, ensuring real-time analytics support for internal and external users while driving infrastructure perf...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.