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 - $160K *

Join a dedicated team as you design and optimize high-performance systems, driving innovation in protocol support and cloud architecture while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scal...

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive the development and delivery of innovative AI training for VHA, empowering healthcare professionals with essential skills. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create engaging, evidence-ba...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Grow your career with us as you lead complex enterprise implementations, managing client relationships and cross-functional teams. Your expertise in delivery and process will drive project success and...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion operational excellence by leading high-quality software delivery across multiple product lines, driving engineering metrics, and ensuring effective staffing and capacity planning in a dynamic...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $192K *

Drive the development and implementation of software applications through the entire lifecycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions that meet business needs while ensuring tim...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Elevate your career by leading a globally distributed SRE team to enhance production infrastructure, ensuring high availability and scalability for a data-intensive application serving millions of dev...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $300K *

Join a team that's embedding security into every software development phase, enhancing product safety and reliability while directly influencing our technology offerings. You'll collaborate with engin...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in optimizing internal IT systems to enhance security, streamline processes, and improve employee experiences as the organization scales. Blend technical expertise with automation to s...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $165K *

Optimize system architecture for embedded Linux platforms, leading design and governance efforts. Engage in technical strategy, drive innovation, and mentor teams to ensure scalable, maintainable solu...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in driving innovation within healthcare automation. You'll manage the roadmap, collaborate cross-functionally, and optimize agent performance to scale solutions that streamline operati...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $160K *

Engineer cutting-edge evaluation methodologies to ensure AI model quality. Play a key role in building scalable infrastructure while collaborating with Research and engineering teams to uphold perform...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Lead the charge in deploying and sustaining innovative Generative AI solutions. Utilize advanced machine learning techniques, manage data infrastructure, and ensure operational excellence while optimi...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $195K *

Drive innovative network systems software development, collaborating with teams to design and deliver hardware control solutions, and ensuring quality from project inception through deployment. Engage...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$150K - $180K *

Optimize AI solutions by designing, developing, and deploying cutting-edge models while collaborating across teams to enhance capabilities and drive innovation in a fast-paced environment...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring product quality by validating features, testing integrations, and driving defect resolution. This hands-on role focuses on exploratory testing and enhances aut...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $210K *

Elevate systems by leveraging your expertise in backend development, middleware, and big data to deliver innovative solutions that support critical federal missions and enhance IT Modernization and Da...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Grow program management excellence by leading multi-project construction teams, ensuring quality, safety, and alignment with client goals. Drive operational efficiency and mentor emerging leaders in a...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$130K - $180K *

Innovate the future of search advertising by leading high-impact integrations and strategies in AI-driven environments. Collaborate with engineers and designers to enhance enterprise solutions for man...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$272K - $431K *

Join a team that drives the automotive process architecture to enhance quality and safety across a globally distributed organization, focusing on scalable and practical development models inspired by...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Champion innovation by driving the architecture of a high-volume communications platform. Collaborate cross-functionally to impact patient engagement and health outcomes through advanced AI-driven sys...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$189K - $272K *

Shape the future of autonomous technology by developing innovative machine learning solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform data into actionable insights, driving continuous im...

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Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $105K *

Lead the charge in driving successful customer software implementations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget while enhancing customer satisfaction and...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$116K - $175K *

Engage as a Sr. Revenue Tools Product Manager, solving complex challenges across teams to enhance GTM tools. Influence strategic decisions while owning key modules, driving product success and user ex...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$70K - $95K *

Optimize platform quality by leveraging your drafting and homebuilding expertise. Collaborate with Engineering and Product teams to deliver a seamless, bug-free experience in a modern web-based CAD ap...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$147K - $220K *

Engage with senior leaders to shape IT risk management while leading a focused team. Oversee compliance reporting, enhance IT governance, and leverage analytics to drive operational efficiency and ris...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 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.