Leading Engineering Director Jobs on Ladders

Discover top-tier, high-paying Engineering Director opportunities across diverse industries on Ladders. As Engineering Director, you'll lead teams, strategize projects, and contribute to the success of the organizations you work for.

Who is an Engineering Director?

An Engineering Director oversees the end-to-end engineering functions within a company. They manage large engineering teams, guide technical strategies, and ensure the optimization of engineering processes.

Qualifications

Typically, Engineering Directors hold at least a bachelor's degree in an engineering field, although many employers prefer a master's degree or an MBA. Prior managerial and engineering experience is pivotal.

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Explore our extensive collection of Engineering Director roles and propel your career forward with Ladders.

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$120K - $145K *

Develop innovative hardware products that enhance smart transportation solutions. Drive strategic ownership, lifecycle leadership, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure seamless integration bet...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a vital team conducting audits and supporting task groups within multiple managed programs. Drive process improvements, collaborate with diverse teams, and facilitate training initiatives while e...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $195K *

Join a team that designs and develops cutting-edge network systems software, collaborating with cross-functional teams to innovate and optimize hardware management, while driving high-quality software...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$145K - $235K *

Develop and lead education-first technical sessions within enterprise accounts, fostering collaboration with engineers to build champions, enhance user knowledge, and uncover opportunities for expansi...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's rethinking software design by integrating product management, consultation, and design systems. Shape impactful experiences across a vast product surface area in a fast-growing star...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by driving sales growth across the West Coast in diverse industries. Collaborate with teams to cultivate relationships, manage opportunities, and provide exceptional customer support...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's driving sales growth across the West Coast in diverse industries. This role focuses on building relationships and managing opportunities in plumbing, data centers, automotive, and m...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Accelerate sales growth across diverse West Coast markets, enhancing customer relationships and driving success in automotive, industrial, and agricultural sectors. Be a vital player in a dynamic, col...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Advance sales growth across the West Coast in key industries, focusing on customer relations and managing opportunities while engaging in extensive travel and collaboration to enhance service and supp...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by driving sales growth across diverse industries on the West Coast. This dynamic role involves strategic customer engagement, opportunity generation, and relationship management whil...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $145K *

Join as a Forward Deployed Engineer to enhance Democratic and Progressive organizations by integrating agentic AI into their operations, identifying workflows, designing solutions, and serving as a tr...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Drive seamless network operations by managing LAN/WAN/Wireless systems, optimizing infrastructure, and enhancing security solutions. Collaborate on strategic projects while embodying company values an...

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Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Elevate the healthcare experience by designing and scaling backend systems. Take ownership of event-driven architectures, critical integrations, and the infrastructure powering AI agents. Your contrib...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$190K - $225K *

Drive the design and operation of a scalable engineering platform, shaping CI/CD systems, cloud infrastructure, and developer tooling while ensuring reliability and compliance across teams to enhance...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $230K *

Shape the security program by integrating with Security Engineering to manage priorities and execution, translating technical needs into actionable insights for product teams while guiding company-wid...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive project success by leading program controls, managing costs, and fostering strong relationships. Oversee bids, schedules, and negotiations while enhancing your career in a dynamic, collaborative...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$130K - $180K *

Design and enhance a robust test automation framework using Playwright, ensuring compliance and quality across UI, API, and integration layers through innovative AI-assisted methodologies in a high-st...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$126K - $180K *

Join a team that's driving automation and reliability in data infrastructure. As a Senior Data Platform Engineer, you'll ensure database operability and optimize performance across diverse systems whi...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $315K *

Drive best-in-class software delivery by partnering with engineering teams, optimizing workflows, and leaving behind reusable tools to enhance productivity across diverse environments. Contribute to a...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $175K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in cloud-based email security services. Work alongside experts to design and implement robust solutions, influence engineering practices, and mentor junior develo...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$113K - $169K *

Lead the charge in quality engineering by implementing innovative automation frameworks and driving best practices across Agile teams to enhance software delivery and customer experience through robus...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $110K *

Unlock potential by enhancing modeling and coordination skills to deliver precise construction documents. Collaborate with engineers and project teams while gaining independence in project execution a...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$272K - $431K *

Drive innovation by leading the development of cutting-edge AI infrastructure. Collaborate with a dynamic team to design robust cloud-native solutions, enhance Kubernetes management, and optimize depl...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform federal security compliance into actionable security capabilities. Empower the Governance & Trust team to ensure Chainguard builds trust with government customers by developing monitoring sy...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

The Principal Software Engineer at Vanta will lead strategic technical initiatives and set the tone for engineering excellence within the Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) product team. This role...

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Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an Engineering Director do?question toggle

    An Engineering Director oversees and guides the engineering functions within a company, including managing large engineering teams, outlining technical strategies, and ensuring the successful execution of engineering projects.

  • What qualifications are needed for an Engineering Director role?question toggle

    Typically, Engineering Directors require a bachelor's degree in an engineering field, though many prefer a master's degree or an MBA. Substantial managerial and engineering experience is also crucial.

  • How can I find Engineering Director jobs on Ladders?question toggle

    You can explore our extensive collection of vetted Engineering Director roles under the 'Jobs' section on our website. Our high-paying job selections can help you advance your career significantly.