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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$168K - $280K *

Lead the charge in enhancing flight software validation and verification processes, impacting critical aerospace projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with rigorous st...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Optimize CI/CD pipelines and improve Azure infrastructure to enhance deployment and observability. Collaborate with teams, addressing performance issues while deploying critical products that elevate...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $176K *

Help us shape the future of public services by leveraging your extensive software engineering expertise to craft innovative solutions, driving technical excellence across teams and projects, enhancing...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$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...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Drive strategic technology initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and innovation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business goals into actionable roadmaps, ensuring succes...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$171K - $288K *

Unlock potential by leading the modernization of major build systems for software-defined vehicles. Drive technical progress, influence team direction, and enhance engineering productivity through inn...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $160K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of engineering by leading architectural decisions, mentoring talent, and driving scalable design within our technical ecosystem, while influencing product and engi...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $155K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your data engineering skills to build and maintain resilient data pipelines. Collaborate in a dynamic team to enhance data integrations across diverse platforms and driv...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $155K *

Build and enhance robust data pipelines, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable data solutions and integrations in a fast-paced environment, driving insights and operational eff...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate quality and automation efforts for enterprise deployments. Collaborate with customers and engineering to develop a robust QA function using agentic tooling, ensuring consistent environments an...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $175K *

Accelerate progress at the heart of the authoring ecosystem, leading a platform team that enhances developer experience and ensures high-quality foundations for education technology applications throu...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$114K - $190K *

Lead the charge in developing software that enhances hardware value! Drive product strategy, foster cross-functional collaborations, and establish best practices to deliver innovative software solutio...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in financial strategy for R&D, implementing planning, analysis, and reporting to drive impactful decision-making, enhance performance visibility, and align resources with engineering i...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Transform complex technology initiatives with your strong project management skills. Manage technical projects from planning to execution, ensuring alignment between stakeholders and technical teams t...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Contribute to our innovative health tech solutions as a Fullstack Software Engineer, enhancing user experience through scalable applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive impactful...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $280K *

Transform financial reporting and planning by leading distributed teams, architecting finance solutions, and driving process improvements. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$196K - $245K *

Champion transformative data strategies as a Senior Manager. Lead the evolution of an AI-ready data platform while collaborating with key business functions to support critical initiatives and drive i...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$161K - $242K *

Lead the charge in driving the cardiology portfolio's growth and modernization. Own strategy, adoption, cloud migration, and pricing while collaborating across teams to enhance patient outcomes and op...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$181K - $305K *

Shape the future of web applications and internal tools by leading cross-team architecture, solving complex challenges, and mentoring engineers, while driving high-impact decisions to enhance business...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$129K - $193K *

Innovate exceptional customer experiences by managing complex global deployments, leveraging expertise in HCM, Payroll, and Financial solutions while enhancing methodologies through effective stakehol...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $140K *

Lead the charge in enhancing software quality by developing and executing comprehensive testing strategies. Manage teams, coordinate cross-functional testing, and oversee automated testing frameworks...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$158K - $248K *

Champion the development of the product roadmap for Observability and Compute/Network teams, ensuring alignment with reliability goals, system health monitoring, and infrastructure management strategi...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Innovate a high-performance AI training platform, enhancing ML workflows for autonomous vehicles. Collaborate across teams to optimize model development, ensuring reliability and scalability while pro...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Advance your career as you lead the design and implementation of innovative automation platforms, driving self-service capabilities and enhancing developer experiences across various cloud environment...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Accelerate progress at our enterprise by driving test automation strategies and building AI-assistance in QA tooling. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance test frameworks, ensuring robust quality...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.