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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$145K - $185K *

Lead the charge in building and managing a high-performing team while executing strategies for efficient designs, testing, and integration of software components to deliver exceptional services consis...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $200K *

Join us in building and maintaining innovative cloud infrastructure, ensuring reliability and scalability while implementing SRE practices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor junior en...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$139K - $170K *

Shape the future of communications by strategizing and executing impactful narratives for Product Delivery, supporting senior leaders, and enhancing internal clarity across teams to drive success duri...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$165K - $205K *

Elevate your career by architecting and developing secure, scalable AI applications that streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency in a collaborative environment, driving productivity an...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion quality excellence by driving initiatives, collaborating with key stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with global regulations to enhance clinical research and improve patient outcomes acros...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $258K *

Elevate your career by leading a high-performance engineering team in developing Unity's Android platform. Drive technical strategy, optimize game performance, and foster talent while enabling seamles...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$202K - $253K *

Explore a pivotal role in shaping member care experiences. Lead architecture and technical directions, mentor a team, and deliver resilient systems while collaborating cross-functionally to enhance ca...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $200K *

Lead the charge in electrical engineering by standardizing control systems, enhancing operational performance, and guiding a team of engineers to drive innovation across various manufacturing sectors...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's enhancing our digital platform for our non-warranty business. As a Software Engineer, you'll work on diverse projects, improve system performance, and tackle technical challenges in...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $100K *

Develop efficient web applications by refining requirements and designing scalable solutions. Collaborate in code reviews, ensure high performance, and lead projects in a remote environment, contribut...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$263K - $395K *

Shape the future of our mobile platform by leading architectural design and driving an innovative technical vision. Mentor teams, enhance performance, and build robust systems for scaling and reliabil...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $240K *

Join us to lead high-performing engineering teams in delivering innovative, cloud-native solutions for Supply Chain and Retail platforms. Drive modern practices, mentor talent, and collaborate with st...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$207K - $300K *

Lead the charge in developing scalable, high-performance storage solutions for AI workloads, optimizing data pipelines to enable ultra-low latency and massive throughput in complex distributed environ...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$121K - $173K *

Contribute to the evolution of fintech by developing scalable, secure APIs and microservices for partner onboarding and BaaS enhancements, ensuring robust and compliant systems that drive embedded fin...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Drive product vision and strategy for design systems, ensuring consistent and high-quality user experiences across teams. Collaborate cross-functionally to elevate frontend platform capabilities and f...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $180K *

Elevate your career by driving transformative IT initiatives and migration programs. Collaborate with our clients and cross-functional teams to create impactful solutions, fostering executive relation...

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Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $170K *

Lead strategic product initiatives for professional pilots by transforming user insights into impactful features, championing cross-functional collaboration, and driving engagement through innovative...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$84K - $124K *

Join us in modernizing our data platforms! You’ll drive innovation using technologies like PySpark and Databricks in an agile environment, empowering teams to deliver high-performance solutions aligne...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$127K - $160K *

Unlock fullstack development expertise to drive innovative, high-performance web applications while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to guide technical execution and deliver scalable...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$168K - $322K *

Join a team that's building robust AI systems by leading multi-functional programs across model training, evaluation, and infrastructure. Collaborate with experts to drive software development that el...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$212K - $280K *

Innovate solutions as a key driver of network traffic systems, leading complex engineering challenges while optimizing performance and scalability. Mentor a dynamic team, fostering cross-functional co...

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Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$190K - $220K *

Transform the engineering landscape by building scalable AWS and Kubernetes infrastructures, writing Terraform modules, and creating seamless CI/CD pipelines. Partner with teams to enhance platform ca...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $190K *

Champion seamless integration of systems as a Senior Enterprise Engineer, driving innovative solutions through Python and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Own projects from design to deliver...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $220K *

Lead the engineering excellence of enterprise eCommerce and portal platforms, ensuring high performance and security. Collaborate across teams to design, develop, and modernize digital applications th...

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Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$157K - $174K *

Unlock potential by joining our team as a Senior Software Engineer to design APIs and integrate data sources for AI applications. Collaborate with architects to deliver governed, reliable access to bu...

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1 week 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.