Engineering Director Jobs

Discover Engineering Director jobs on Ladders, featuring vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Engineering directors guide technical teams, set engineering strategy, and help organizations deliver reliable products and systems. Explore roles across software, hardware, infrastructure, and other engineering disciplines.

What Does an Engineering Director Do?

Engineering directors translate business priorities into technical plans. They lead managers and engineering teams, oversee development and delivery, and collaborate with product, design, operations, and executive stakeholders. Depending on the organization, the role may include setting architecture standards, managing budgets and headcount, improving engineering processes, and supporting hiring and talent development.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek substantial engineering experience, a record of leading teams, and the ability to deliver complex technical initiatives. Important strengths may include strategic planning, communication, people management, budgeting, and expertise in relevant technologies or engineering practices. Requirements vary by company, industry, and specialty.

Engineering Director Career Opportunities

Engineering Director openings span technology companies, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, and more. Job titles and scope can vary: some roles focus on software engineering or platform infrastructure, while others lead product development, hardware, or enterprise engineering. Review each listing for its responsibilities, qualifications, compensation, and work arrangement.

Find Engineering Director Jobs on Ladders

Use Ladders to explore vetted professional roles paying $100,000 or more and identify opportunities aligned with your leadership experience and technical background. Compare openings, learn about employers, and take the next step in your engineering leadership career.

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$131K - $205K *

Shape the future of electric power projects by providing expert development support, technical evaluations, and engineering design reviews. Collaborate with clients to optimize project outcomes while...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $219K *

Engage with customers to identify key challenges and drive product innovation. Collaborate across hardware, software, and AI teams to deliver impactful solutions that enhance physical operations and g...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $135K *

Transform the future of financial products by building end-to-end experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions that enhance user interactions and drive business...

CanadaRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $200K *

Join a team that's redefining cloud infrastructure by providing cross-departmental technical leadership, driving innovative architectural solutions, and mentoring top engineers to create unified, scal...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Empower quality through engineering excellence and automation. Drive innovation by integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines, collaborating with teams to elevate software standards and preven...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$270K - $365K *

Lead a dynamic engineering organization to transform offensive capabilities into proactive defense. Shape strategy, scale teams, and deliver innovative solutions across multiple pillars, ensuring robu...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead project management efforts for building restoration, from design through completion. Drive client engagement, technical development, and ensure exceptional service delivery while managing timelin...

Calgary, ABRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$98K - $188K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of reactor physics and technology. Contribute to computational methods development, numerical analysis, and thermal-hydraulic modeling while supporting software d...

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Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Empower your career by bridging sales and engineering as a key technical resource. You'll scope, quote, and support customer needs for low and medium-voltage switchgear solutions, ensuring alignment w...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $195K *

Drive the development and execution of strategic projects for radioisotope production facilities. You will lead cross-functional teams to ensure operational readiness, regulatory compliance, and succe...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$114K - $190K *

Build a resilient Site Reliability Engineering practice, leading a global team to enhance cloud platform reliability, scalability, and operational excellence while fostering collaboration and continuo...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to design and automate CI/CD infrastructure for medical device software, ensuring compliance and enhancing software delivery processes in a regulated environment...

Waltham, MARemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $165K *

Drive innovative fuel performance analysis to optimize design and support advanced fission solutions. Collaborate across teams, develop methodologies, and document findings to contribute to our clean...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to architect scalable AI solutions in healthcare, enhancing patient communication and safety. Lead cross-team projects, mentor engineers, and drive innovation in AI engineering pra...

Orlando, FLRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $190K *

Join a team that's transforming EEG analysis through innovative web applications that enhance data analytics, clinical studies, and patient diagnostics, improving lives through technology-driven insig...

Boston, MARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$171K - $245K *

Empower program delivery by leveraging AI-driven tools and automation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage complex projects, ensuring high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment wh...

San Jose, CARemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$148K - $190K *

Build and enhance our internal API layer, ensuring reliability and performance for services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement API contracts and improve developer experience while m...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $173K *

Optimize supplier performance and quality in a dynamic aerospace environment. Lead critical supplier assessments from qualification to delivery, ensuring compliance with high engineering standards and...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Innovate strategies for growth by leveraging AI, automation, and data pipelines to build scalable systems that enhance demand and pipeline generation. You will own the technical aspects that drive Eon...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$155K - $200K *

Engage as a Senior Backend Software Engineer, driving innovation in Go-based backend systems and contributing to the OpenTDF project, ensuring data security solutions for enterprise and federal client...

Washington, DCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$174K - $252K *

Lead the development of large-scale infrastructure solutions, optimizing cloud technologies and enhancing software products. Collaborate with teams to deliver mission-critical services for diverse cus...

Cambridge, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of Linux development by enhancing a Debian-based distribution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable platform capabilities for mission-criti...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $210K *

Engage with customers to design tailored solutions utilizing Zoo's APIs, driving adoption and ensuring successful integration, while supporting sales with technical expertise and customer demonstratio...

Los Angeles, CARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$260K - $310K *

Transform the engineering landscape by leading dual teams in the Clinical Division, driving technical excellence and career growth, while effectively managing product delivery and leveraging AI capabi...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$131K - $205K *

Engage in the design and evaluation of electric power generation projects. Provide technical support and owner’s engineering services, focusing on thermal power systems. Collaborate on project develop...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an Engineering Director do?question toggle

    An Engineering Director sets technical direction, leads engineering teams and managers, and oversees delivery of products, platforms, or systems. The exact responsibilities depend on the organization and engineering specialty.

  • What qualifications are typically required for Engineering Director jobs?question toggle

    Employers often look for significant engineering experience, a history of leading teams, and strong strategic, communication, and operational skills. Some roles also require expertise in specific technologies, products, or industries.

  • How much do Engineering Director jobs pay?question toggle

    Compensation varies by employer, location, industry, and role scope. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; check individual listings for salary details.

  • Where can Engineering Directors find job opportunities?question toggle

    Engineering Directors can find opportunities across software and technology, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, and other industries. Ladders features vetted professional openings, including roles paying $100,000 or more.

  • What is the difference between an Engineering Director and a VP of Engineering?question toggle

    The titles vary across organizations. Engineering Directors often lead a department, discipline, or group of teams, while VPs of Engineering may have broader organizational responsibility. Compare each job description to understand its actual scope.