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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$108K - $130K *

Unlock your potential as you develop innovative Cloud-Native architectures for the Royal Canadian Navy, enhancing operational readiness through collaborative systems design and deployment in a dynamic...

Ottawa, ONRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$118K - $180K *

Lead and mentor a team in delivering complex electrical engineering solutions for nuclear power projects. Oversee design phases, ensure client satisfaction, and drive project success through effective...

Ohio, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Optimize program delivery by leading complex projects from proposal to execution. Drive cross-functional collaboration, manage budgets, and ensure customer commitments are met while mentoring junior p...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Champion quality in AI-powered instructional scaffolds, ensuring they meet high standards for multilingual and special education. Collaborate with product and engineering teams to enhance user experie...

Boston, MARemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Innovate and lead full-stack application development across diverse sectors, ensuring secure, scalable solutions. Collaborate with teams to transform concepts into market-ready products while establis...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$116K - $122K *

Deliver reliable application packaging solutions for a large federal IT environment. Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure seamless deployment across thousands of endpoints...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

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

$150K - $175K *

Transform integrations by owning the end-to-end process, ensuring seamless connections between systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable solutions that enhance customer work...

CanadaRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of healthcare technology by driving complex product initiatives from concept to production. Leverage your full-stack expertise to deliver scalable, user-facing fe...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $222K *

Join a dynamic team to lead electrical engineering projects for nuclear systems, ensuring compliance and innovation in design. Collaborate with engineers and designers to tackle complex challenges in...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Solve complex financial systems challenges by collaborating with finance, ops, and tech teams to enhance money flow accuracy and efficiency. Drive improvements in invoicing, collections, and payouts w...

United StatesRemote

Today

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

$135K - $160K *

Engineer robust AI-powered backend systems, integrating LLMs and ML models. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and reliability, ensuring production-grade solutions that en...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

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

$130K - $140K *

Lead QA efforts to enhance mobile application quality through automation, performance testing, and strategic oversight. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure robust testing practices and mentor a h...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion the evolution of organic search strategies across enterprise software brands. Lead initiatives in technical SEO, content optimization, and AI-driven search, driving visibility and revenue whi...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $200K *

Transform your career by leading innovative software solutions, guiding AI-driven development, and ensuring high-quality deliverables. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape the technical la...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$269K - $370K *

Join a team that's transforming AI into a measurable business capability. Lead strategic initiatives, optimize operations, and collaborate across functions to enhance AI adoption and efficiency while...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive the development of AI-native solutions, designing robust agentic systems and workflows while closely collaborating with SMEs to enhance real user value through effective feedback mechanisms and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $160K *

Shape the future of our IT landscape by managing operations, optimizing infrastructure, and leading a talented team. Drive strategic improvements while ensuring security and service excellence in a dy...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Engineer critical electrical and mechanical systems for data centers, leading field support, troubleshooting, and reliability improvements while developing operational standards and mentoring teams to...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping innovative software solutions, where you'll own features, influence architectural designs, and contribute actively to our product and culture in a dynamic startup environmen...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of e-commerce by developing high-quality, scalable front-end solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience and drive technical exc...

Los Angeles, CARemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Advance your career by leading the electrical architecture for innovative PAP therapy systems. Drive design, integration, and compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver reli...

San Francisco, CARemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by architecting scalable analytics systems and AI-driven workflows that empower decision-making across our enterprise SaaS business, paving the way for innovation and growth in a d...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $150K *

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United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$117K - $153K *

Join a dynamic team as a Fullstack Software Engineer, driving innovative solutions by building REST APIs and customer-facing components. Collaborate remotely within Canada to enhance engineering proce...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock your potential by architecting scalable conversational AI agents that drive growth across industries. Own the entire lifecycle from pilot to launch, collaborating with top enterprises to solve...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 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.