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.
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.
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.
Explore our extensive collection of Engineering Director roles and propel your career forward with Ladders.
$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...
6 days ago
$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...
Today
$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...
2 weeks ago
$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...
4 weeks ago
Technical Program Manager, Security
$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...
Yesterday
Project Controls Program Manager
$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...
5 days ago
Senior Engineer, Test Automation
$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...
Reposted 1 week ago
$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...
4 weeks ago
Senior Forward Deployed Engineer
$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...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$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...
1 week ago
Principal Engineer & AI Lead, Quality Engineering"
$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...
Today
$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...
2 weeks ago
Principal Software Engineer - DGX Cloud
$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...
3 weeks ago
Senior Security Analyst (Governance and Trust)
$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...
1 week ago
Principal Software Engineer, Program Structure
$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...
Reposted yesterday
Staff Software Engineer - AI Discovery & Posture
$135K - $160K *
Lead the charge in building AI agent discovery across cloud platforms and endpoints. Develop security assessments for AI agents that enhance the overall governance within our AI security framework, re...
1 week ago
Infrastructure & Technical Project Manager
$110K - $130K *
Shape the future of technical project management by executing complex infrastructure implementations and ensuring compliance through effective governance and stakeholder engagement...
Today
Senior Engineer - Utility Telecommunications
$110K - $130K *
Transform telecommunications solutions by designing complex engineering packages, collaborating with teams, and ensuring compliance while managing multiple projects to deliver client standards in the...
1 week ago
$177K - $212K *
Shape the future of autonomous trucking by enhancing safety standards and frameworks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to lead evaluations, risk assessments, and safety improvements for cutting...
4 weeks ago
Senior SW Development Engineer
$116K - $194K *
Develop robust cloud-based applications, ensuring seamless integration of healthcare data and customer onboarding processes within a high-performing, Agile team...
2 weeks ago
Project Manager - Aerospace & Defense
$100K - $120K *
Drive complex aerospace and defense projects to success, ensuring customer satisfaction and adherence to firm standards through strategic planning, communication, and risk management...
4 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Partner with us to build robust, scalable data pipelines and orchestration systems that support diverse healthcare data. Collaborate with data and AI teams to ensure compliance and performance across...
Yesterday
Senior DevOps / Cloud Engineer
$140K - $200K *
Unlock potential by designing and automating secure cloud infrastructure while ensuring scalability and reliability through CI/CD processes and integrated development workflows in a hands-on engineeri...
1 week ago
Director, Business Development Manager - PMO
$150K - $180K *
Join our team as we expand our PMO services to new industries. Leverage your expertise in business development to drive growth and strengthen client relationships through strategic initiatives and mar...
1 week ago
Director, Business Development Manager - PMO
$110K - $130K *
Unlock new opportunities as you lead the expansion of our PMO services across diverse industries while nurturing client relationships and driving sustainable growth...
1 week ago
What does an Engineering Director do?
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?
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?
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.