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.

Remote
caret down
Compensation
caret down
Position Level
caret down
Time Posted
caret down
Industries
caret down
More
1
caret down

$120K - $125K *

Shape the future of aluminum plate solutions by leading cross-functional teams to drive strategy and execution. This remote role requires significant travel to build partnerships and optimize processe...

Southfield, MIRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$97K - $129K *

Deliver exceptional project management for complex electrical installations, ensuring effective coordination, communication, and adherence to budget and timelines while supporting a major client in th...

Colorado, USRemote

2 days ago

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

$160K - $190K *

Shape the future of eCommerce by leveraging AI to enhance merchant experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions and represent the company at industry events, dr...

Toronto, ONRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Optimize project delivery by leading enterprise SaaS implementations for utility clients. Build strong client relationships, manage competing priorities, and ensure successful project outcomes across...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$272K - $320K *

Champion AI innovation by defining product strategy, conducting research, and enabling cross-portfolio collaboration to enhance observability and customer value in engineering workflows...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$81K *

Manage and enhance public health technology platforms, ensuring secure, reliable operations for local, state, and federal agencies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize system performan...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in building robust training infrastructure for AI systems, enabling seamless evaluation and deployment of models. Collaborate with research teams to enhance long-horizon agent workflow...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovation by building and configuring advanced customer contact center solutions on Google CCAI. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement technical specifications, ensuring seamless integrati...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's transforming customer experiences by building and configuring innovative contact center solutions on Google CCAI. Leverage your expertise to implement and optimize IVR systems, ensu...

Markham, ONRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading SCADA design and engineering for high-voltage electrical power systems. Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to optimize substation projects, ensuring efficient ex...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$206K - $242K *

Develop and implement advanced OCI attack capabilities, researching attack paths and misconfigurations. Collaborate with engineers to enhance offensive security strategies, ensuring robust cloud-nativ...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $150K *

Optimize customer interactions by providing top-tier technical support and training, managing complex installations, and leading sales efforts. Collaborate across departments to enhance product perfor...

Phoenix, AZRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $110K *

Drive successful project delivery by leading cross-functional teams, managing timelines, budgets, and stakeholder engagement. Ensure alignment with business objectives and quality standards throughout...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$120K - $145K *

Deliver your expertise to build and configure advanced customer contact center solutions on Google’s CCAI Platform, ensuring seamless implementation and thorough testing while collaborating with stake...

Mississauga, ONRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Empower customer experiences by building and configuring advanced contact center solutions on Google CCAI. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement and test IVR systems, ensuring seamless integratio...

Atlanta, GARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Optimize customer contact center solutions by building and configuring Google CCAI systems. Ensure accurate implementation, thorough testing, and clear documentation while collaborating with stakehold...

Waterloo, ONRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to architect and implement innovative contact center solutions using Google CCAI. Leverage your expertise in IVR configuration and cloud platforms to enhance customer experiences a...

Kitchener, ONRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in designing and evolving distributed systems that enhance research and trading workflows, ensuring reliability and scalability across cloud and on-premises environments while collabor...

Berkeley, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Optimize AI solutions by designing, developing, and deploying cutting-edge models while collaborating across teams to enhance capabilities and drive innovation in a fast-paced environment...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$104K - $139K *

Develop and enhance Firefox by fixing defects and implementing new features across Windows, macOS, and Linux. Collaborate with a distributed team to improve user experience and maintain the installer...

CanadaRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Contribute to the technical leadership of a multi-faceted platform, guiding cross-functional teams in architecting and evolving core engineering tools, AI infrastructure, and workflows to enhance prod...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform healthcare by leading software implementation projects, guiding clients through successful deployments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery and exceed customer...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Innovate the Enterprise Security program by managing cross-functional initiatives, ensuring timely execution, and aligning security efforts with organizational goals while collaborating with diverse t...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $130K *

Optimize marketing workflows by building AI agents and automated systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance CRM and lifecycle automation, focusing on performance marketing and organic growth through i...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive CQV excellence for capital projects in a GMP-regulated environment, ensuring compliance and timely execution. Lead teams through commissioning, qualification, and operational handover of critica...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.