Director of Software Engineering Jobs

Explore Director of Software Engineering jobs on Ladders, where professionals can find vetted opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. These senior technology leaders guide engineering teams, shape software strategy, and help organizations deliver reliable products and platforms.

What Does a Director of Software Engineering Do?

A Director of Software Engineering sets direction for software development across teams or departments. Typical responsibilities include defining engineering priorities, overseeing architecture and delivery, managing budgets and staffing, and partnering with product, design, security, and business leaders. Directors also develop engineering managers, improve development practices, and ensure teams can build and maintain software at scale.

Skills and Experience Employers Seek

Employers commonly look for a strong background in software development and engineering leadership, along with experience managing managers and cross-functional teams. Valuable qualifications may include technical strategy, cloud and platform technologies, software architecture, cybersecurity awareness, agile delivery, hiring, and organizational planning. The exact requirements vary by company, industry, and the scope of the role.

Director of Software Engineering Salary and Career Outlook

Compensation depends on factors such as location, company size, industry, technical scope, and leadership experience. Many director-level roles include a combination of base salary and additional compensation, such as bonuses or equity. Ladders focuses on professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping experienced candidates explore senior engineering opportunities.

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Browse current openings and compare responsibilities, qualifications, and compensation details. Use relevant keywords and location preferences to narrow your search, and tailor your resume to show measurable outcomes such as products launched, systems scaled, reliability improved, or engineering organizations grown.

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$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

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by developing innovative software solutions in a dynamic team. Collaborate on complex projects, enhance our Fraud platform, and mentor peers while ensuring high standards of securi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$108K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing and implementing innovative software solutions, collaborating with teams to enhance functionality and support live production systems while adhering to best practices and...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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

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  •   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...

3 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

$155K - $233K *

Shape the future of application management by leading enterprise-wide strategies to optimize, govern, and rationalize the application portfolio, ensuring alignment with business goals while reducing c...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K - $233K *

Drive enterprise application portfolio optimization, guiding strategy and governance to simplify the application landscape. Collaborate across functions to reduce costs, risks, and redundancies while...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$192K - $274K *

Lead the development of innovative mobile solutions for drivers. Drive technical strategy and operational excellence, while managing a high-performing team in a dynamic, cross-functional environment...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$192K - $274K *

Drive mobile engineering excellence by leading a talented team in developing intuitive applications that enhance truck drivers' experiences. Focus on delivering high-impact features, operational relia...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$134K - $180K *

Join us in shaping the future of data architecture! Leverage your expertise in GCP, data modeling, and pipeline design to drive enterprise-grade solutions that enhance business capabilities and suppor...

1 week ago

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

$134K - $180K *

Partner with us to design and implement scalable data solutions, driving enterprise architecture and governance. Leverage your expertise in GCP, data modeling, and data processing to enhance business...

1 week ago

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

$180K - $220K *

Optimize technology platforms by leading cloud migration and modernization efforts for mission-critical services. Drive engineering excellence and strategic partnerships to enhance operational perform...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $220K *

Drive your career with a strategic leadership role overseeing global engineering teams, focusing on cloud migration, platform modernization, and operational excellence in a mission-critical environmen...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$436K - $500K+*

Champion the future of entertainment technology by leading a team to ensure reliable, real-time catalog feeds and data integrity, driving innovation and collaboration across diverse teams to enhance t...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$365K - $380K *

Reimagine platform architecture as a Principal Software Engineer, leading high-impact initiatives and shaping technical direction across a large organization. Collaborate with senior leaders to connec...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$133K - $183K *

Shape the future of program management by leading a high-impact PMO. Drive governance and excellence in program planning and execution, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$128K - $220K *

Innovate with us as you lead a dynamic team of integration engineers, driving the design and support of Workday data integrations across financial and HR platforms. Foster a collaborative environment...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Manage a high-performing team of integration engineers, driving Workday platform architecture and integration strategies while fostering a collaborative environment and ensuring data integrity across...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Elevate software engineering solutions by architecting and integrating advanced testing platforms across diverse semiconductor environments, ensuring high-quality, reliable execution and fostering tec...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$255K - $290K *

Drive the technical vision for a complex database platform, ensuring scalability and performance. Lead architecture decisions, mentor engineers, and collaborate across teams to enhance data infrastruc...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $272K *

Drive the future of software delivery by leading a team to enhance CI/CD processes, ensuring rapid and safe code deployment while collaborating with AI-driven development initiatives...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $180K *

Drive software engineering excellence by leading multiple teams, enhancing delivery practices, and fostering a culture of innovation. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure quality and operational re...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Director of Software Engineering do?question toggle

    A Director of Software Engineering leads software engineering teams or departments, sets technical and organizational priorities, oversees delivery and architecture, and works with business and product leaders to meet company goals.

  • What qualifications are usually required for Director of Software Engineering jobs?question toggle

    Requirements often include substantial software development experience, a record of engineering leadership, and skills in areas such as software architecture, team building, delivery planning, and cross-functional collaboration. Specific expectations differ by employer.

  • How much do Directors of Software Engineering earn?question toggle

    Pay varies based on location, industry, company size, role scope, and experience. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; review each listing for its compensation information.

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