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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$250K - $413K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement innovative solutions for Finance and Tax operations. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders while developing scalable applications that meet regulatory requi...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$272K - $431K *

Drive innovation by leading the development of cutting-edge AI infrastructure. Collaborate with a dynamic team to design robust cloud-native solutions, enhance Kubernetes management, and optimize depl...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by partnering with leaders to enhance systems, culture, and the talent strategy needed for rapid growth, ensuring a high-performing organization thrives while navigating complex chall...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$106K - $260K *

Accelerate progress at modern software development by leading a dynamic team, enhancing legacy systems, and driving technical innovation through AI-assisted practices and cloud integration while align...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $250K *

Join a team that's driving backend innovation through AI collaboration, designing scalable applications that impact millions. Collaborate cross-functionally to influence product direction while settin...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$106K - $284K *

Drive software engineering excellence by leading a high-performing team, guiding technical strategy, and managing the full software development lifecycle to deliver innovative, scalable solutions that...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$106K - $260K *

Drive application stability and engineering execution across critical platforms, leveraging technical leadership and fostering collaboration to deliver reliable, scalable solutions aligned with busine...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$83K - $124K *

Optimize the Atlassian ecosystem by managing Jira Cloud and Confluence, ensuring seamless configurations, user management, and operational support across diverse business teams for enhanced efficiency...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $140K *

Launch your career by owning and enhancing core asset management and tracking solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver customer-focused functionalities, improve operational reliability, an...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Empower your career by leading and scaling a multidisciplinary engineering team in full-stack and data engineering. Drive impact through collaboration and technical excellence, ensuring quality and in...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform complex challenges into innovative software solutions, owning and delivering features in agentic development environments, ensuring quality and reliability through hands-on engineering disci...

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Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative software solutions while driving generative AI capabilities, shaping technical direction, and enhancing team collaboration in a remote and agile environment fo...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive impactful programs as a strategic leader in Veteran healthcare, focusing on suicide prevention initiatives through planning, execution, and stakeholder collaboration to enhance care for those at...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $208K *

Drive transformational change by leading DevOps initiatives, architecting secure infrastructures, and ensuring platform reliability across teams. Influence architectural direction while mentoring othe...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$124K - $182K *

Advance your career by leading product strategy and execution in the HR tech domain. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform complex challenges into innovative solutions that enhance empl...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion DevSecOps innovation by leading software engineering oversight, ensuring secure software solutions meet national defense needs. Collaborate with agile teams to drive compliance, security, and...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in building a high-performing engineering team for a crypto payment platform, ensuring quality delivery and team health while fostering an innovative, AI-assisted development culture i...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $315K *

Drive impact in technology sourcing by optimizing software investments and managing vendor relationships. Collaborate across teams to ensure best terms for deals, lead complex negotiations, and contri...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$95K - $115K *

Engage in validating system functionality and performance within a DevSecOps environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams on testing strategies to ensure quality, security compliance, and supp...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $135K *

Champion complex enterprise initiatives by managing cross-functional projects that enhance system implementations. Drive results on time and within budget while collaborating with teams to ensure alig...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of robotics with innovative physical AI data solutions. Drive product management for cutting-edge data collection tools, collaborating across teams to meet industry standards while op...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$140K - $180K *

Drive cross-functional collaboration to enhance customer journey success through strategic program management, risk mitigation, and AI reporting for seamless software implementations and migrations...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $200K *

Engineer robust backend systems that enhance investigative workflows, integrating AI tools and ensuring real-time data accuracy while partnering with cross-functional teams to optimize and scale perfo...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in developing robust applications using C#, .NET, and front-end frameworks like Angular and React. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders while adapting to various technology stacks and...

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Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing and maintaining enterprise integrations using WebLogic and Oracle Fusion middleware, focusing on system stabilization, API support, and transformation logic to enhance cr...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 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.