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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$125K - $150K *

Join us to architect the future of Kubernetes multi-tenancy, driving innovation and building tools that empower leading engineering teams. Take ownership of complex challenges and contribute to open-s...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$207K - $300K *

Elevate the future of advertising technology by leading a dynamic team of engineers. Drive innovative solutions and optimize large-scale projects while fostering a culture of collaboration and excelle...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $250K *

Innovate secure banking applications by leading engineering teams, designing resilient APIs, and enhancing cloud-native solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure operational reliability and c...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$186K - $280K *

Lead technical strategy for Autonomous Driving solutions, overseeing cross-functional engineering execution, risk management, and program delivery from inception to production for high-impact customer...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$213K - $319K *

Drive the establishment of a high-performing engineering organization focused on hardware architecture, system integration, and customer deployment for advanced networking and AI solutions, ensuring r...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in managing high-impact capital projects and engineering staff. Drive innovation and efficiency at our manufacturing facility while ensuring compliance with CGMP and ISO standards. Emp...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Champion innovative product strategies and lead BRS initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance bankruptcy risk solutions. Drive market adoption and deliver data-driven insights...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$156K - $235K *

Lead the charge in developing and optimizing Android applications using AI-driven tools. Collaborate with engineers and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions while mentoring talent...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$179K - $232K *

Deliver innovative solutions by optimizing developer infrastructures, enhancing integration of hybrid tools, and streamlining workflows for improved productivity across diverse engineering teams and p...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$91K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team driving innovative digital solutions in library technologies, focusing on software development, AI adoption, and cross-department collaboration. Contribute to strategic planning an...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$191K - $332K *

Lead a dynamic team to drive enterprise AI solutions across multiple business domains, ensuring strategic alignment, operational excellence, and measurable value delivery while fostering talent develo...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $165K *

Join a team that's redefining mobile communication by leading the development of secure voice calling applications for iOS and Android using React Native, ensuring a seamless user experience and robus...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $165K *

Optimize mobile application development by leading the design and implementation of secure voice calling features for iOS and Android using React Native, ensuring a seamless user experience and robust...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$289K *

Drive the engineering vision by leading diverse software projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring high-quality delivery through strategic planning and technical excellence in...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$169K - $315K *

Elevate your career by leading a team of engineers to deliver complex AI solutions. Drive team growth, manage enterprise accounts, and enhance customer experiences through hands-on technical leadershi...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer the management of IT infrastructure and AI systems, ensuring operational excellence and continuous improvement. Leverage coding expertise and leadership skills to drive strategy and innovation...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$159K - $229K *

Lead the charge in designing and deploying innovative, AI-enabled backend systems while mentoring a high-performing engineering team. Ensure compliance and security across projects within a collaborat...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$262K - $364K *

Engineer cutting-edge AI/ML solutions and lead strategic projects. Drive innovation, optimize complex systems, and mentor teams to achieve excellence in software development. Collaborate across functi...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$207K - $300K *

Join a team that's redefining computing by developing firmware for custom accelerators. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate and enhance AI capabilities, ensuring robust performance and...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$241K - $322K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect and build scalable search and analytics systems, ensuring reliability and efficiency to meet the needs of thousands of global customers. Drive tech...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$241K - $322K *

Drive the development of reliable, scalable search systems; collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver practical solutions and enhance platform capabilities, impacting thousands of global cust...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$241K - $322K *

Innovate with us to shape the future of distributed search and analytics systems. Collaborate across teams to tackle complex challenges and enhance the performance of technologies serving thousands of...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$254K - $407K *

Join us in leading the development of a cutting-edge AI-native decisioning platform. This role combines technical excellence, strategic vision, and team-building to drive innovation and deliver busine...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$254K - $407K *

Accelerate your impact by leading a visionary engineering team, driving architecture and strategy for scalable AI-native platforms. Partner across disciplines to foster innovation and high performance...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$254K - $407K *

Drive innovation and technical excellence while building a high-performing engineering team to scale a cutting-edge decisioning platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technology st...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.