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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$224K - $356K *

Elevate the evaluation flywheel by leading its architecture, quality, and adoption. Drive innovative tooling and metrics measurement for autonomous vehicle systems, ensuring trust and efficiency acros...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$90K - $120K *

Elevate your career by orchestrating comprehensive building restoration projects while collaborating with clients and fostering a proactive team environment focused on exceptional engineering services...

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1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead project management efforts for building restoration, from design through completion. Drive client engagement, technical development, and ensure exceptional service delivery while managing timelin...

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2 weeks ago

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

$185K - $278K *

Advance validation technology by architecting robust CI/CD infrastructure, integrating embedded hardware, and driving automated workflows to ensure reliable performance and high coverage in complex sy...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$123K - $222K *

Transform enterprise data management by leading innovative AI and analytics product strategies. Own roadmaps, ensuring impactful outcomes and collaboration across engineering, data science, and busine...

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Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform healthcare by engineering seamless data integrations between complex EHR systems and our innovative platform. Empower clinicians with actionable insights to enhance patient care and outcomes...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$175K - $215K *

Innovate in mission-critical software as a lead, driving design, architecture, and delivery from end to end, while coordinating a dynamic team and aligning stakeholders to meet customer needs and time...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$159K - $196K *

Manage testing and validation demand planning processes, collaborating with stakeholders to optimize operations, develop resource plans, and drive efficiencies through data analysis and comprehensive...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$145K - $190K *

Join a team that's building secure, high-performance web applications, tools, and AI workflows for aerospace and defense. Collaborate across the stack to deliver innovative solutions that meet custome...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Transform your career by leading innovative ML and AI projects, leveraging your expertise in Google Cloud's Generative AI ecosystem. Drive strategic initiatives and ensure successful delivery of enter...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $258K *

Drive innovation by coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver seamless immersive gaming experiences. Collaborate with partners to craft strategies that improve processes and empower individuals w...

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$248K - $310K *

Pioneer the technical vision for an AI-driven Content Platform, transforming marketing briefs into campaigns swiftly. Collaborate cross-functionally to tackle complex challenges and elevate engineerin...

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Drive project execution and delivery for client-facing data collection initiatives. Lead teams, ensure client satisfaction, manage financials, and communicate progress effectively while thriving in dy...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform the future of maritime technology by designing, developing, and integrating advanced electronic control systems. Lead cross-functional teams, ensuring high-quality automation solutions that...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in designing scalable, secure systems as a technical leader. Drive best practices and architectural standards while mentoring peers to elevate coding excellence and align solutions wit...

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to crafting exceptional software solutions. As a Software Engineer, you'll develop, maintain, and enhance applications, ensuring clean code while collaborating across team...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$174K - $218K *

Drive the success of our Solutions Architecture team by leading, mentoring, and growing talent while partnering with sales to achieve targets, enhance customer relations, and refine our go-to-market s...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at driving the end-to-end delivery of a comprehensive mortgage technology program, focusing on partner integration, workflow design, transition management, and continuous improveme...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Shape the future of education technology by enhancing an interactive learning platform. Collaborate with a dynamic team to solve diverse engineering challenges as we expand and innovate our services f...

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Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $110K *

Engage as a Technical Project Manager to lead teams in delivering high-quality telecom initiatives. Foster collaboration across workstreams, optimize delivery processes, and manage stakeholder communi...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$125K - $150K *

Lead a dynamic team to optimize shared cloud infrastructure across Azure and AWS. Drive the evolution of application architecture, ensuring reliability and scalability while collaborating with various...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $220K *

Oversee innovative engineering teams to design and automate connectivity infrastructure, ensuring reliable application delivery. Lead strategic planning, manage resources, and enhance developer experi...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$179K - $234K *

Strategize and mentor a high-performing Solutions Engineering team driving rapid growth in commercial sectors while optimizing pre-sales processes and championing customer needs across cross-functiona...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's redefining identity systems for AI agents, designing critical authorization foundations. Shape the core of AI security by leading technical directions and creating robust identity m...

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Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Innovate and build cutting-edge software solutions that enhance business processes. Collaborate with stakeholders, leverage AI tools, and deliver scalable applications that shape strategic decision-ma...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.