Welcome to Software Engineering Management Professions

Take a leap in your career with our selection of high paying Software Engineering Manager roles. At Ladders, we connect you with top companies in the tech industry seeking talented professionals like you.

Why Software Engineering Manager roles?

In this digital era, a competent Software Engineering Manager is instrumental in driving a company's technological growth. They not only develop software but also manage teams, ensuring timely and quality delivery of projects. Their roles are diverse, including strategic decision-making, coordinating with different teams, and continually updating their technical skills.

Career Growth in Software Engineering Management

Exponential growth is the norm in the technology sector, offering ripe opportunities for career advancement in software engineering management. With the right experience and skills, you can advance to roles like Director of Engineering, VP of Engineering, or even CTO.

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$150K - $200K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of software applications! In this role, you'll lead engineers and drive technical projects while fostering collaboration and supporting your team's growth in a cr...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Lead the charge in driving software development excellence by managing a high-performing engineering team, ensuring timely project delivery while upholding rigorous safety and compliance standards in...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$195K - $257K *

Empower a team of engineers by leading daily activities, designing and maintaining systems while driving agile processes. Collaborate with stakeholders to align contributions with company goals and de...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Join a team that's passionate about innovation and transformation in healthcare. Lead a distributed engineering team to design and develop robust software, driving technical excellence while fostering...

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3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Grow your career with a hands-on technical leadership role where you'll guide and mentor a dynamic engineering team, shape product strategy, and enhance our cloud cost management platform in a fast-pa...

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Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $220K *

Manage and lead a remote backend engineering team, focusing on system performance, architecture discussions, and impactful feature delivery while fostering a collaborative culture and promoting techni...

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Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$147K - $164K *

Empower teams as a Senior Engineering Manager, driving strategic direction and fostering collaboration. Lead a talented group in solving complex technical challenges while enhancing engineering practi...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$168K - $285K *

Shape the future as a Senior Engineering Manager leading diverse teams focused on building a cutting-edge, Kubernetes-first platform that spans cloud and on-prem environments. Foster technical excelle...

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Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $195K *

Transform your career by leading a high-performing engineering team to innovate and modernize our SaaS platform architecture, ensuring excellence in product development and fostering a collaborative c...

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4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $211K *

Join our dynamic team as you lead new product launches in hardware manufacturing. Oversee cross-functional collaborations, manage operational risks, and drive high-quality production strategies that s...

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Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $160K *

Lead and inspire a high-performing software engineering team while driving AI adoption. Collaborate with product teams to design innovative solutions that balance performance and governance, enhancing...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$182K - $228K *

Lead a dynamic engineering team to enhance financial systems and carrier integrations. Drive innovation by leveraging AI and optimizing software solutions for health insurance, while fostering collabo...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$99K - $138K *

Contribute to complex initiatives as a Senior Program Manager, utilizing your analytical skills and independent judgment to drive outcomes across teams. Your expertise will enhance collaboration in a...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$260K - $280K *

Champion the establishment of a Site Reliability Engineering function by building a talented team, enhancing incident management, and fostering an engineering culture that prioritizes reliability and...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $220K *

Elevate engineering practices by leading a CloudOps team focused on modernizing internal platforms and enhancing developer experience. Shape a culture of enablement and transform legacy systems into a...

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4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $196K *

Join us to lead a dynamic software development team driving platform innovation, operational excellence, and AI-enabled solutions within a collaborative environment, ensuring quality delivery and supp...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$156K - $173K *

Join us to lead engineering strategies across critical domains, driving innovation and project success while supporting advanced military technologies with a focus on collaboration, leadership, and co...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$185K - $200K *

Lead and develop engineering teams, driving product strategy and agile execution while ensuring delivery of scalable software solutions that align with company goals and customer needs...

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Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$185K - $200K *

Transform your future by leading engineering teams to deliver innovative eCommerce solutions. Drive technical strategy, foster collaboration, and shape product roadmaps while building a high-performin...

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Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Innovate the developer experience by leading a dynamic team of engineers, transforming user needs into scalable solutions while driving execution of impactful product initiatives and fostering a cultu...

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3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$260K - $280K *

Lead the charge in developing and deploying robust containerized software, manage CI/CD workflows, and grow a cohesive engineering team to enhance customer security operations and software delivery ac...

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $200K *

Accelerate your career by leading a team of engineers in developing a cutting-edge SaaS application that enhances governance, risk, and compliance management. Foster collaboration, drive quality execu...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Empower progress at the forefront of engineering strategy by leading a dynamic team focused on backend systems, ensuring high-quality delivery and innovative AI integration, while collaborating closel...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $205K *

Lead and grow a high-performing team to deliver intelligent AI capabilities, drive technical strategy, and foster cross-team collaboration. Build production-grade systems for natural language interact...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Elevate your career by leading cross-functional teams as a Data & ML Engineering Manager, driving innovation in machine learning and data to enhance utility resilience against climate challenges...

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Software Engineering Manager do?question toggle

    A Software Engineering Manager leads and manages a team of software engineers. They oversee project management, coordinate with different teams, make strategic decisions, and ensure the successful delivery of software projects.

  • What skills are required for a Software Engineering Manager job?question toggle

    Software Engineering Managers require a strong understanding of software development, project management skills, leadership skills, and excellent communication abilities. Knowledge of specific programming languages or platforms may also be necessary depending on the job.

  • What is the career path for a Software Engineering Manager?question toggle

    Software Engineering Managers can advance to higher positions such as Director of Engineering, VP of Engineering, or CTO, depending on their experience and skills.