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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$174K - $273K *

Lead the charge in a high-impact Growth team, managing and mentoring engineers, optimizing delivery, and driving product strategy to enhance customer acquisition and engagement efficiently...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead and inspire a blended team of developers to enhance AI-driven legal automation platforms, ensuring technical excellence, delivery, and collaboration across functions while managing architecture...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to developing secure, scalable software solutions for the U.S. Army's Integrated Air and Missile Defense system. Collaborate in an Agile environment to tackle complex chal...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$170K - $265K *

Unlock potential by leading a new engineering team to enhance advisor-client experiences through innovative product development and technical excellence in financial technology...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$132K - $165K *

Drive engineering excellence by leading and mentoring a diverse team, establishing best practices, and overseeing product development from concept to manufacturing, ensuring alignment with customer ex...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in enterprise solutions. As a Software Engineering Manager, you'll lead a high-performing team, balancing technical leadership with people management to deliver s...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $215K *

Transform the device experience by leading a new software team, guiding technical direction, and fostering a culture of growth and accountability while delivering seamless member interactions with WHO...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$200K - $265K *

Join a team that's pushing the boundaries of technology as a Software Engineering Manager. Lead a high-performing squad to develop cutting-edge systems, ensuring top-tier performance and reliability i...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$182K - $235K *

Lead and empower high-performing software teams to deliver innovative AI-driven solutions. Oversee architecture, project execution, and engineering best practices to enhance product quality, reliabili...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$240K - $330K *

Champion the future of onboard software for autonomous vehicles, leading teams to deliver robust embedded firmware, operating systems, and middleware. Drive strategic vision and ensure quality across...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$240K - $330K *

Champion the development of onboard software for autonomous vehicles, leading cross-functional teams to ensure a robust software foundation. Drive strategic vision, quality, and operational excellence...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$240K - $330K *

Join a team that's redefining the software foundation for autonomous vehicles. Lead cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality onboard software, ensuring safety and reliability while driving innov...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$240K - $330K *

Lead the charge in developing the onboard software foundation for autonomous vehicles, overseeing embedded firmware, operating systems, and middleware. Drive cross-functional collaboration and ensure...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$130K - $177K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic software development team, driving innovation in cloud services and application architecture while ensuring high-quality deliverables and fostering a collabora...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$130K - $177K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative software solutions while managing a dynamic team. Drive project success through technical leadership, collaboration, and a focus on quality in a hybrid work en...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$130K - $177K *

Drive a high-performing software development team to create innovative solutions using Azure/AWS, .NET, Java, and Angular/React. Lead architecture design, ensure code quality, and mentor team members...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing technical delivery for digital marketing, overseeing developer teams to optimize email, SMS, and automated marketing systems, ensuring quality execution while nurturing a c...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$242K - $275K *

Lead the charge in developing and deploying robust containerized software, manage CI/CD workflows, and grow a cohesive engineering team to enhance customer security operations and software delivery ac...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$142K - $242K *

Lead engineering teams to shape the software landscape, delivering high-quality solutions and applications. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure strategic alignment and operational...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$144K - $201K *

Join a dynamic team to shape a cutting-edge API platform, driving clinical intelligence and enhancing developer experience. Collaborate on design, scalability, and security while navigating high ambig...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $170K *

Transform member engagement by leading a multidisciplinary team to build a robust communication platform, leveraging data and predictive models to enhance health outcomes through personalized, timely...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$162K - $290K *

Elevate your career by shaping the technical direction of our Developer Experience team. Collaborate on cutting-edge AI coding tools and scalable infrastructures that enhance productivity across the e...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $400K *

Transform customer experiences by designing and building robust systems for configuring, training, and monitoring AI agents, ensuring usability for non-technical teams while maintaining powerful funct...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $230K *

Join a team that's redefining internet-scale data systems. Collaborate across functions to design and enhance robust architectures for real-time threat intelligence, ensuring efficiency, reliability...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$166K - $248K *

Lead the charge in optimizing enterprise application portfolios, guiding strategy and governance to reduce complexity and costs while enhancing critical business capabilities through effective decisio...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.

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    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.

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    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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