Explore Engineering Manager Jobs

Engineering Managers guide technical teams, connect engineering work to business goals, and help organizations build reliable products and systems. Browse vetted Engineering Manager opportunities on Ladders, including roles with salaries of $100,000 or more across software, infrastructure, data, and other technology disciplines.

What Does an Engineering Manager Do?

Engineering Managers lead engineers and support their development while overseeing planning, execution, and delivery. Depending on the organization, the role may include hiring and coaching, setting team priorities, coordinating with product and design partners, managing project risks, and improving engineering processes. Some managers remain technically hands-on, while others focus primarily on people leadership and organizational effectiveness.

Common Engineering Manager Responsibilities

  • Set clear goals and help teams deliver high-quality software or technical systems.
  • Coach engineers, provide feedback, and support career growth.
  • Partner with product, design, operations, and business stakeholders.
  • Guide technical planning, architecture discussions, and operational improvements.
  • Manage staffing, timelines, and delivery risks.

Skills and Experience Employers Look For

Employers commonly seek a blend of engineering experience and leadership ability. Relevant strengths may include software development or systems expertise, communication, prioritization, mentorship, decision-making, and the ability to lead through change. Requirements vary by team and industry; some roles emphasize a particular technology stack, while others prioritize experience building teams and delivering complex programs.

Find Your Next Engineering Leadership Role

Use Ladders to explore vetted Engineering Manager jobs with compensation of $100,000 or more. Compare opportunities by industry, location, seniority, and technical focus to find a position aligned with your experience and leadership goals.

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$125K - $150K *

Empower data-driven insights by architecting robust data platforms, overseeing ingestion and transformation across diverse customers, and mentoring a growing team while ensuring data integrity and per...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Engage in technical leadership and project management to develop industry standards and reports. Collaborate with working groups to drive best practices and support continuous improvement initiatives...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining data engineering by leading a squad of Data Engineers to build and maintain high-quality customer data pipelines, ensuring excellence in project delivery and team collabo...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$114K - $195K *

Transform infrastructure reliability by leading innovative projects, architecting scalable solutions, and collaborating cross-functionally. Drive technical excellence and mentor teams while ensuring o...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$116K - $145K *

Develop high-performance software solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Take ownership of features and components, applying your expertise to solve complex problems and deliver cu...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$155K - $197K *

Innovate as a Tech Lead, driving architectural evolution and engineering execution for a global web platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance digital experiences through advanced AI...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$56K - $114K *

Help us advance our secure computing environment by maintaining and optimizing infrastructure, ensuring reliability and performance, and supporting the deployment of new technologies while providing e...

Lansing, MIRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $185K *

Transform project delivery by managing IT initiatives for California agencies. Collaborate with state staff to ensure timely, budget-compliant outcomes while leveraging Agile methodologies and large s...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of project management by leading complex initiatives, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while leveraging your expertise in Material Handling Systems and team leadership to...

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6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at managing complex projects with $30M+ budgets, ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder satisfaction. Leverage your expertise in project governance and material handling systems...

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6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by leading technical execution of Electrification Solutions projects. Drive safety, quality, and customer satisfaction while managing resources and risks to ensure project succes...

Texas, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Lead the evolution of our Platform & Infrastructure, driving team growth and enhancing collaboration with Product Engineering. Shape processes for monitoring and incident management while optimizing v...

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Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive the vision and growth of Platform & Infrastructure, enhancing team dynamics and collaboration with Product Engineering while optimizing processes and vendor relationships for sustained performan...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing a skilled data engineering team, ensuring quality workflows and establishing data standards. Drive innovative solutions for efficient data ingestion and delivery across ent...

Harrisburg, PARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$123K - $183K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic team of developers to design, build, and maintain innovative full stack applications, ensuring high-quality code and architectural excellence in a collaborative e...

Missouri, USRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Empower the development of high-quality web interfaces by leading projects, mentoring engineers, and enhancing engineering processes. Collaborate on technical vision while fostering a culture of excel...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $165K *

Join a team that's building user-facing features with React and JavaScript/TypeScript. Collaborate across functions to enhance user experience and grow your technical skills in a supportive environmen...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$140K - $210K *

Join a dynamic EOS team to deliver high-quality software solutions for data center networks, driving innovation in Linux-based systems while collaborating with engineers and support teams to enhance p...

Vancouver, BCRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$135K - $160K *

Elevate enterprise AI infrastructure by designing and building LLM serving on Kubernetes. Join a senior team to manage deployment, scaling, and integration, ensuring robust observability and contribut...

Raleigh, NCRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $210K *

Drive your career forward by owning data capabilities and reporting tools. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product value, ensuring accurate data delivery and insights that empower c...

Nashville, TNRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$167K - $245K *

Shape the future by architecting scalable data pipelines and resilient systems. Collaborate across teams to drive insights from petabyte-scale telemetry, enhancing network reliability and operational...

San Francisco, CARemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$190K - $220K *

Partner with us to tackle complex engineering challenges, leveraging deep expertise in TypeScript, Postgres, and AWS. Collaborate closely with our VP of Engineering to innovate and deliver impactful p...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$230K - $285K *

Transform your career by leading engineering excellence for a cutting-edge CRM platform. Drive strategy, architecture, and team growth while ensuring quality and security in a collaborative environmen...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $150K *

Drive software engineering initiatives by leading teams to deliver innovative digital solutions. Define technology strategy, oversee development processes, and foster a culture of excellence and colla...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$183K - $206K *

Transform AI observability by developing end-to-end capabilities, architecting data models, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user workflows and insights into agent performance...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is an Engineering Manager?question toggle

    An Engineering Manager leads engineering teams, supports employee growth, and helps plan and deliver technical work in alignment with product and business priorities.

  • What does an Engineering Manager do day to day?question toggle

    Daily work can include coaching engineers, setting priorities, reviewing delivery progress, coordinating with partner teams, resolving blockers, and contributing to technical or operational decisions.

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

    Requirements vary, but employers often look for substantial engineering experience, a record of delivering technical projects, and demonstrated skills in communication, mentorship, planning, and team leadership.

  • Are Engineering Manager jobs available for $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Yes. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including Engineering Manager opportunities. Compensation depends on factors such as location, industry, company, and role scope.

  • How can I find the right Engineering Manager job?question toggle

    Compare openings by technical specialty, industry, location, team scope, and leadership expectations. Review each listing to understand its responsibilities and qualifications, then apply to roles that match your experience and goals.