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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$210K - $235K *

Champion innovation by leading a skilled engineering team, enhancing game coverage features across platforms. Collaborate with Product and Design to streamline engineering delivery and ensure user rel...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$115K - $275K *

Manage the delivery of GPU clusters for AI workloads by coordinating teams across engineering, networking, and operations. Develop strategies, manage risks, and ensure timely, quality launches to scal...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$144K - $288K *

Transform enterprise technology by leading modernization initiatives, enhancing engineering practices, and enabling responsible AI adoption across diverse platforms. Collaborate with stakeholders to d...

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Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Accelerate progress at Army formations by leading the autonomy integration campaign. Drive customer relationships, oversee pipeline management, and convert prototypes into funded positions while shapi...

Michigan, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Empower your career as a Sales Engineer, driving revenue through technical expertise and strategic collaboration. Engage with clients, deliver compelling demos, and streamline the sales process to ach...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your expertise in data analysis to drive operational excellence in healthcare. Collaborate across teams to interpret complex datasets and ensure compliance with regulato...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$179K - $224K *

Optimize customer onboarding by leading complex setup engagements, mentoring teams, and enhancing processes. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure successful configurations and improve customer exp...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $130K *

Champion the enablement engine for Cloud Compute and GPU products, transforming complex technical capabilities into actionable training and tools for sales teams, ensuring alignment with product relea...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Champion impactful project delivery by managing high-value EPC initiatives. Oversee project execution from initiation through closeout, ensuring they meet budget, safety, and schedule requirements whi...

Durham, NCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$104K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead critical BAS projects, ensuring seamless integration of automation systems and smart building solutions while collaborating with diverse stakeholders to meet project goals...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$135K - $160K *

Architect the future of our GTM technology ecosystem, enhancing data integrity and operational excellence. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive scalable solutions that elevate marketing, sales, and...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$275K - $325K *

Lead the charge in building and managing a construction banking sector, driving strategy, partnerships, and product development while overseeing P&L and fostering key relationships to establish Flex a...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Engineer cutting-edge blockchain infrastructure for financial markets. Drive architecture, design proofs of concept, and ensure interoperability while collaborating with teams to meet institutional re...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing a large-scale FHWA communications program, ensuring effective contract leadership, quality management, and stakeholder engagement across a multidisciplinary team to deliver...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$165K - $185K *

Grow your career with us by leading complex electrical power solutions projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver innovative solutions for mission-critical facilities, ensuring projects meet...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing workplace design and construction projects, ensuring operational readiness and accountability across multiple sites while optimizing budgets and vendor performance for succ...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$184K - $287K *

Transform production infrastructure by automating bare-metal provisioning and enhancing GPU capacity management. Collaborate across teams to ensure reliability and efficiency in AI workloads, driving...

Santa Clara, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$92K - $166K *

Pioneer your career in transmission engineering, leading major EPC projects while driving innovation and technology development. Shape processes and tools that enhance project delivery and client sati...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$170K - $210K *

Shape the future of data engineering by owning our core infrastructure and driving the technical direction of data platforms. Collaborate across teams to ensure best practices in data modeling, pipeli...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$168K - $252K *

Champion engineering innovation by leading a technical team to bridge gaps and drive strategic initiatives for product development and infrastructure, ensuring rapid transition of advanced technologie...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$153K - $186K *

Advance your career by driving the design and architecture of enterprise-grade software solutions. Collaborate with teams to deliver secure, scalable applications leveraging innovative AI technologies...

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1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in defining and executing critical technical programs, enhancing research infrastructure while ensuring impactful collaboration across teams. Empower researchers to translate their wor...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining energy solutions by architecting robust data pipelines. Collaborate with product teams to optimize data ingestion and ensure reliability, supporting analytics and AI init...

CanadaRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive the development of robust data pipelines and architecture to enhance our AI-enabled energy solutions, ensuring reliability and automation while collaborating with product teams to optimize data...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$360K - $495K *

Lead the charge in product management, driving strategy and execution across multiple product pillars. Build a high-performing team, establish operational excellence, and ensure customer-centric outco...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.