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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$225K - $265K *

Unlock potential by leading a transformative data engineering team focused on building robust, high-performance data platforms. Drive innovation, foster a culture of learning, and ensure impactful out...

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1 week ago

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

$139K - $174K *

Drive the growth and technical direction of a prominent DevOps team, ensuring infrastructure reliability and performance while fostering collaboration across product, engineering, and security teams t...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Optimize project delivery by leading Pega initiatives, fostering team growth, and driving collaboration across departments. Ensure quality outcomes and timely execution while nurturing talent and prom...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $170K *

Drive success by managing a talented software engineering team, enhancing payment products, and improving user experiences in healthcare. Collaborate across functions, maintain quality standards, and...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $230K *

Deliver end-to-end IT leadership while modernizing the tech landscape. Lead a distributed team and own critical systems to enhance productivity, streamline operations, and harmonize employee experienc...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$230K - $285K *

Drive operational excellence in Cloud engineering, leading a talented team to deliver high-quality SaaS solutions. Collaborate across functions to prioritize and execute on strategic roadmaps, ensurin...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead a team of engineers to innovate and deliver software projects while enhancing development practices, fostering talent growth, and optimizing collaboration with stakeholders to align with business...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $180K *

Advance software solutions by designing and supporting Java-based applications. Engage in troubleshooting, automation, and collaboration across teams to enhance system performance and reliability in d...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $180K *

Join a team that's designing and developing innovative software solutions. You'll tackle diverse challenges, providing application support, debugging, and enhancing products while collaborating with c...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K - $170K *

Empower innovation by designing and building microservices for a cutting-edge shipping intelligence platform, ensuring high performance and reliability while mentoring peers and utilizing AI tools to...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $180K *

Empower your career by leading a dynamic software engineering team to develop innovative mobile applications in a regulated medical environment, ensuring excellence in quality, collaboration, and proj...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Empower and lead a dynamic team of consultants, driving superior client satisfaction through effective program management and operational excellence in a fast-paced cybersecurity compliance environmen...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Engage engineering teams in driving innovative governance solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives while providing technical guidance and fostering a collaborative work environment. Lead...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Empower your career by managing a security engineering team focused on AI-driven solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to innovate and enhance security measures across diverse products, ensuring r...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $185K *

Drive data engineering standards and initiatives by leading a new team, collaborating across architecture and product teams to establish best practices and a robust data ecosystem for innovative AI-dr...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate our engineering and product synergy by owning cross-functional program execution. Drive clarity in complex projects while facilitating timely delivery and proactive risk management. Collaborat...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$204K - $327K *

Empower a high-performing engineering team by steering technical direction, fostering collaboration, and ensuring aligned delivery toward business goals across platform areas like Infrastructure, DevE...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$225K - $240K *

Lead the charge in driving technical execution and architecture for core application platforms, enhancing developer productivity and operational excellence across engineering teams. Ensure reliable, s...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$196K - $273K *

Champion a high-performing engineering team in delivering AI-driven solutions, setting the vision, and maintaining quality. Collaborate cross-functionally while steering technical direction and innova...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$154K - $212K *

Drive the future of software infrastructure by shaping developer platforms and AI tooling. Collaborate broadly to enhance engineer productivity and deliver impactful solutions across the organization...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$166K - $193K *

Lead and mentor a team of engineers while overseeing technical excellence and driving AI innovation in operational systems. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver impactful features for post-purcha...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by driving the optimization of advanced AI performance. Shape cutting-edge technologies for ML operations, collaborating with top engineers to redefine industry standards and elevate...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading the optimization of advanced hardware accelerators, focusing on AI performance. Shape a transformative practice that delivers top-tier solutions across ML frameworks and in...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $135K *

Elevate your career as a technical leader, guiding software engineering teams to develop scalable, cloud-native solutions while driving excellence and collaboration across cross-functional partners...

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3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative SmartHome initiatives and managing complex software development projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and successful delivery whi...

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer 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.