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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$90K - $120K *

Manage operational excellence by coordinating large-scale programs for military transition services, ensuring seamless service delivery, compliance, and stakeholder communication across diverse global...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$159K - $179K *

Champion user experience by developing AI features in a senior full-stack role, improving both frontend and backend systems while collaborating across teams to enhance our observability tools and prov...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$134K - $230K *

Lead the architectural vision and AI innovation for next-gen claims automation, focusing on solution design and cross-domain integration. Act as a trusted advisor while mentoring teams to align with e...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $180K *

Drive strategic initiatives across multi-functional teams to enhance customer relationships and ensure success in enterprise-level projects, while managing budgets, timelines, and project performance...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $150K *

Champion scalable backend solutions while driving innovation in banking operations. As a senior engineer, design impactful features that prioritize data integrity in high-volume environments, ensuring...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$176K - $200K *

Pioneer the development of innovative software systems, leading architecture and design while collaborating across teams to deliver solutions that enhance quality and advance technical excellence in a...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Create high-quality software solutions by designing, developing, and debugging applications. Collaborate effectively, contribute to complex projects, and lead junior engineers while maintaining high c...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $110K *

Take ownership of software quality by designing test plans, executing manual and automation tests, and collaborating with engineering teams to ensure reliable, production-ready releases while tracking...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$388K - $500K+*

Accelerate progress at Netflix Playground by creating robust features and seamless integrations for kid-friendly gaming experiences, leveraging both Android and backend expertise to ensure quality and...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$102K - $231K *

Take ownership of automation solutions for customer quoting processes. Utilize API integrations, web scraping, and AI tools to optimize workflows, collaborating with engineers and data scientists to e...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$420K - $500K+*

Drive impactful data systems for scalable game experiences, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance data infrastructure, experimentation frameworks, and analytics tools for game studios a...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$132K - $251K *

Join a team that's driving large-scale digital technology projects. This role involves overseeing complex applications and infrastructure initiatives, leveraging both Agile and traditional management...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and deliver full-stack features, enhancing code quality and mentoring junior engineers while owning projects from inception to deployment in a dynamic...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$142K - $164K *

Elevate application development by designing and deploying AWS cloud-based solutions. Lead technical architecture efforts, ensuring scalability and security while collaborating with teams to enhance D...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$179K - $232K *

Deliver innovative solutions by optimizing developer infrastructures, enhancing integration of hybrid tools, and streamlining workflows for improved productivity across diverse engineering teams and p...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $180K *

Lead the charge in managing comprehensive transportation construction projects, ensuring compliance with specifications, budgets, and quality standards, while providing expert oversight from planning...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

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

$91K - $121K *

Create and support AI-driven content tooling solutions that enhance automation and management capabilities, collaborating in an Agile/Scrum environment to deliver high-quality software enhancements us...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Empower your career by leading security engineering initiatives, developing scalable solutions, and optimizing detection capabilities across multiple domains. Drive impactful changes in a collaborativ...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $322K *

Drive architectural transformation of IT Compute platforms, enhancing service offerings across on-prem and cloud. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define metrics for efficiency and innovate...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's redefining proposal management by overseeing the entire bid process for municipal technology procurements, crafting compelling narratives, and leveraging AI tools to enhance proposa...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$320K - $500K+*

Lead the software and operations of multi-colo distributed cloud clusters, managing a team while driving automation and operational excellence in an innovative, fast-paced environment focused on relia...

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Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Help us design and deploy innovative machine learning solutions for satellite imagery analytics, focusing on computer vision and predictive modeling. Collaborate with experts to enhance ML processes a...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$160K - $200K *

Drive innovation as you design and implement AI solutions for clinical trials, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to enhance data utilization and streamline processes through advanced m...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $130K *

Drive the scalability and security of our cloud infrastructure while optimizing deployment processes to ensure high-quality software delivery. Collaborate with global teams to enhance system performan...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $210K *

Join a team that's innovating the future of energy by integrating large-load facilities into the electric grid, solving complex challenges, and ensuring reliable power supply for high-performance comp...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.