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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$90K - $180K *

Champion the management of complex civil engineering projects, ensuring compliance and quality. Lead collaborative teams while driving innovative solutions and cost containment in real estate developm...

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

$90K - $180K *

Lead the charge in executing complex real estate and infrastructure projects. Oversee design and permitting processes, ensuring compliance while managing a team, external consultants, and promoting co...

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

$100K - $130K *

Innovate and lead the software development lifecycle, designing scalable solutions and enhancing user experiences while collaboratiing across teams to tackle complex challenges with advanced technolog...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$144K - $160K *

Lead the charge in shaping a high-performing engineering team, aligning strategy with delivery outcomes across various technical practices while fostering innovation and collaboration in a remote envi...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $95K *

Advance your career by overseeing special projects, managing teams, and ensuring successful execution of project timelines and milestones. Collaborate with various stakeholders while maintaining quali...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$159K - $240K *

Reimagine your career with a leadership role in developing innovative AI platforms that enhance customer experiences and drive business growth. Shape architectural designs and collaborate cross-functi...

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $158K *

Lead the Next Gen Warehouse Management Initiative, ensuring seamless implementation and integration across the supply chain, while fostering collaboration and driving continuous improvement in operati...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$185K - $225K *

Pioneer innovative solutions in data science and AI, collaborating closely with product teams. Drive customer-focused projects, lead marketing efforts, and serve as a technical expert to ensure delive...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Transform compensation strategies in a dynamic, PE-backed environment. Collaborate on global equity programs, cap table management, and compliance across international markets, ensuring scalable infra...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead large-scale network engineering projects, ensuring efficient task order management, high-quality deliverables, and effective communication across teams while continuously improving operations and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$113K - $192K *

Champion the modernization and scalability of our High-Performance Computing (HPC) platform, enhancing user experience while working with Linux, Kubernetes, and automation to drive operational maturit...

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5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $132K *

Drive the charge in delivering professional civil engineering solutions for public works and utility projects. Oversee design, project management, and compliance, while ensuring safety and operational...

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4 days ago

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

$160K - $200K *

Elevate AI strategy for a leading platform, driving innovation in security solutions. Own end-to-end user experiences, leading collaboration with product teams and refining AI features to enhance oper...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Drive innovative SaaS solutions by developing scalable platform services, APIs, and UI as a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer. Collaborate across teams to enhance product delivery and maintain high...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $152K *

Elevate customer onboarding experiences by driving early adoption for key accounts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless transitions and high-value engagements that set customers...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$90K - $130K *

Join a team that's leading project controls effectiveness by managing schedules and estimating for complex projects. Collaborate across disciplines to ensure timely completion and cost efficiency whil...

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1 week ago

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

$105K - $145K *

Drive performance and stability of key healthcare applications by resolving issues, implementing changes, and collaborating across teams to enhance solutions and foster a high-performing culture withi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $135K *

Manage QA strategy and automation frameworks, transforming manual tests into innovative AI-driven solutions that ensure quality across a rapidly evolving fintech platform and its integrations...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $110K *

Elevate your career by developing innovative automation solutions to enhance ERP applications and infrastructure support, while collaborating with a dynamic team and mentoring fellow engineers in a fu...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$388K - $500K+*

Lead the charge in enhancing Netflix's social gaming experiences across platforms. As a Full Stack Engineer, you'll work on real-time systems, build innovative social features, and collaborate with di...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing complex projects, utilizing best practices to ensure success while collaborating with diverse teams and stakeholders to meet customer goals and achieve financial objectives...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$120K - $160K *

Grow your career by architecting resilient, zero-downtime systems for real-time AI trading infrastructure, ensuring operational excellence in a high-stakes financial environment where reliability is p...

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Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$275K *

Join a dynamic engineering leadership team to drive scalable delivery, enhance operational models, and elevate product quality across an expanding SaaS platform while leveraging AI development workflo...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Transform governance by engineering automated, measurable release processes. This role involves designing a maturity-based release framework, embedding controls in CI/CD pipelines, and scaling automat...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Lead the charge in executing AI product projects through cross-functional collaboration and clear communication. Thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment while maintaining accountability and driv...

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1 week ago

  •   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.