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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$253K - $298K *

Lead transformative initiatives by leveraging AI and engineering excellence to redefine compliance operations. This role focuses on building high-performing teams and designing scalable solutions that...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$178K - $261K *

Elevate Life360’s platform reliability and performance. Drive strategic initiatives that ensure superior user experiences while partnering across teams to maintain quality at scale for hundreds of mil...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$134K - $241K *

Shape the future of product quality by leading a dedicated team, enhancing testing processes, and driving product excellence through comprehensive strategies and cross-functional collaboration...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $170K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team, shaping extensibility through innovative SDKs and cloud microservices, ensuring a seamless integration experience for developers and users alike...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$112K - $141K *

Design AWS infrastructure for PLM software implementations, ensuring security and performance. Collaborate with teams, automate processes, and manage application upgrades while supporting DoD customer...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$116K - $148K *

Engage deeply with enterprise clients as their strategic technical advisor, driving the successful implementation and optimization of innovative hiring solutions. Leverage your expertise to analyze pe...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $130K *

Lead the charge in delivering complex data center projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and stakeholder satisfaction from project initiation to completion while navigating multifaceted cha...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$77K - $118K *

Accelerate progress at overseeing network data quality and process standardization. This role drives best practices, provides end-user support, and enhances operational efficiency for seamless telecom...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$140K - $220K *

Elevate your career as a Senior Software Engineer, where you'll design scalable solutions that empower thousands of customers. Work with a collaborative team to address IT challenges while enhancing h...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $137K *

Grow your career by developing innovative Java solutions for identity management. Collaborate with a distributed team to enhance product features and ensure robust security in a fast-paced, agile envi...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $280K *

Lead and develop a high-performing engineering team in creating an innovative AI-driven personal finance assistant, ensuring technical excellence, product quality, and customer trust through collabora...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of voice AI as a Program Manager, driving innovative data solutions from conception to execution, ensuring high-quality audio datasets shape the future of our produ...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $165K *

Lead the end-to-end release lifecycle, optimizing CI/CD pipelines and ensuring high-quality deployments across diverse tech stacks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency and dr...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$142K - $242K *

Join us to lead engineering excellence across our Strategic Business Unit, fostering collaboration, driving innovation, and developing talent while ensuring operational efficiency and strategic alignm...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$169K - $229K *

Transform our internal AI landscape by leading the strategy and execution of an innovative platform that empowers teams across functions to efficiently harness AI for enhanced productivity and operati...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$126K - $162K *

Lead critical projects focused on building automation systems, controls integration, and smart solutions. Drive technical excellence, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure quality delive...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$250K - $300K *

Innovate the Project Management landscape by leading the governance, delivery, and standards across diverse implementations. Build a robust PM team while driving efficient operations for enterprise an...

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5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $147K *

Shape the future of engineering solutions by leading technical methodologies, driving product application guidance, and collaborating across teams in a dynamic environment while ensuring compliance wi...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$152K - $287K *

Engineer innovative profiling tools within the Developer Tools team, leading the design and development of features that streamline performance data collection and visualization in complex cloud and c...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$152K - $287K *

Transform user experiences by designing and developing advanced profiling tools for cloud environments, enhancing performance analysis and visualization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and dr...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$197K - $358K *

Engage in the design and development of automotive infotainment software by leading cross-functional teams. This principal engineer role emphasizes agile practices, strategic planning, and ensuring ti...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $240K *

Contribute to building intelligent software solutions that enhance user experiences in private markets investing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality projects, adapting and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $140K *

Transform the way we develop software solutions by leading multiple concurrent projects, empowering teams through AI-assisted development practices, and driving innovation across our digital product p...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$174K - $273K *

Shape innovation by leading backend software engineering efforts, tackling complex architectural challenges, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring the successful delivery of impactful solutions acr...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$111K - $150K *

Engage in high-quality software support and enhancements for a leading product suite. Collaborate cross-functionally with teams to resolve issues, drive performance improvements, and mentor junior dev...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 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.