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 - $150K *

Elevate software engineering practices by managing teams, overseeing development projects, and ensuring alignment with business goals. Drive performance improvement and foster professional growth in a...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$264K - $310K *

Lead a talented team to design and deliver innovative retirement and account management systems, ensuring high-quality performance and regulatory compliance while driving impactful user experiences fo...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $130K *

Lead engineering efforts to unite production demands with innovative solutions, enhancing efficiency and cohesiveness across operations while fostering team development and ensuring project alignment...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $225K *

Champion innovative engineering solutions by leading design, analysis, and field investigations. Collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams, develop business opportunities, and support exper...

2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Drive project success by leading engineering design efforts from concept to completion. Collaborate with teams and vendors to ensure quality execution, budget adherence, and timely delivery of all pro...

2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Lead a dedicated team in the design, permitting, and management of complex solid waste projects. Build client relationships, ensure regulatory compliance, and guide junior staff to optimize project ou...

3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $145K *

Help us lead a team of engineers to execute complex projects while ensuring timely deliverables, effective risk management, and hands-on mentorship of junior engineers. Collaborate closely with client...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of material science, owning the entire productization process for innovative alloys from R&D to market. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure scalability, qualit...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$96K - $127K *

Engineer solutions for electrical systems, overseeing design, calculations, and compliance while collaborating with teams on construction projects to deliver innovative power infrastructure...

3 weeks ago

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

$130K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of autonomy by owning technical direction across perception, prediction, and planning. Drive production-ready solutions with deep expertise and influence across t...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of autonomous systems by taking ownership of Perception, Prediction, and Planning. Leverage your expertise to drive technical direction and collaborate with senior engineers, ensuring...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading the technical direction of autonomy systems. As the senior-most influencer in Perception, Prediction, and Planning, you will shape innovations that drive real-world perform...

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Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Shape the future of electrical design! Join us to lead innovative projects, ensuring compliance with codes and standards while collaborating with clients and teams to deliver impactful solutions in co...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $130K *

Lead a diverse engineering team focused on innovation and performance while enhancing customer experience. Collaborate with non-engineering partners, balancing R&D with production scalability to drive...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Lead and develop a skilled engineering team, ensuring successful delivery and performance. Act as a technical mentor and bridge research with production, driving innovation while maintaining system st...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$295K - $345K *

Lead a skilled team in developing the backend infrastructures that enable robust content discovery and engagement. Drive technical strategies and foster an innovative culture to enhance user experienc...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $200K *

Transform engineering operations by leading RTB initiatives, ensuring reliability, and driving AI adoption across platforms to enhance efficiency and operational excellence in a high-stakes tech envir...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $200K *

Transform engineering operations for critical platforms, focusing on operational excellence, incident management, and AI-driven efficiencies while ensuring reliability and stakeholder alignment in a h...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Lead innovative engineering solutions for satellite Command & Control systems, ensuring successful delivery through deep technical expertise in aerospace systems, integration, and risk management acro...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $150K *

Drive innovative civil engineering solutions through hands-on design, project management, and collaboration on multi-discipline transportation projects, ensuring quality results that meet client goals...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$135K - $150K *

Lead the charge in engineering excellence within a dynamic team, optimizing customer support and lifecycle initiatives by enhancing system reliability while fostering a culture of innovation and conti...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$135K - $150K *

Lead the charge in revolutionizing service engineering operations. Manage a diverse team, overseeing multiple projects that enhance system performance and reliability, while driving innovative solutio...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$185K - $195K *

Join a team that builds and maintains core web applications while mentoring engineers. Balance hands-on coding with leadership to deliver quality software, improve systems, and foster collaboration ac...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Lead a talented team of engineers, driving innovation and project success while fostering career growth through mentorship and effective management in a dynamic environment...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$74K - $90K *

Join a dynamic team as you drive project development, creating innovative material handling solutions, managing timelines, and collaborating with vendors to deliver on customer proposals effectively a...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.