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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$115K - $130K *

Drive end-to-end project delivery for complex IT engagements, ensuring client satisfaction, budget management, and cross-functional team coordination. Lead the project lifecycle from initiation to clo...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $226K *

Pioneer innovative solutions as you lead the development of scalable, secure backend systems. Collaborate across teams to transform requirements into robust technical designs that enhance performance...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$132K - $221K *

Pioneer a high-performing sales engineering team, driving mainframe solutions and modernizing legacy systems. Leverage technical prowess and leadership skills to cultivate talent and secure repeatable...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$144K - $192K *

Transform the landscape of machine learning by optimizing systems for large-scale model training. Collaborate with researchers to enhance performance, reduce costs, and ensure reliability, driving inn...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$137K - $182K *

Shape the future of our technology by leading the design and development of scalable systems. You'll drive modernization, enhance collaboration across teams, and mentor engineers to bolster innovation...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in engineering excellence by overseeing staffing, project management, and technical oversight for substation projects while fostering relationships with clients and internal teams for...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$147K - $220K *

Champion transformative AI solutions by designing, building, and deploying scalable production systems. Lead technical architecture, establish engineering standards, and collaborate closely with stake...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading complex multi-disciplinary projects to achieve client goals, overseeing contracting, risk management, and deliverable production, while supporting program growth and commun...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Contribute to transformative growth as you lead a successful B2B SaaS platform, balancing operational excellence and innovation while ensuring customer satisfaction and driving forward an AI-native vi...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $135K *

Drive day-to-day execution in a B2B SaaS environment, collaborating across teams to enhance product functionality and integrate AI solutions, ultimately impacting the community experience and product...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $150K *

Partner with us to oversee enterprise-scale supply chain implementations, managing budgets, timelines, and resources while fostering strong stakeholder relationships across multiple projects to ensure...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and development of APIs and integration solutions for diverse systems, ensuring robust performance and security while collaborating with stakeholders to translat...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Pioneer high-quality Federal Government proposals by managing the proposal lifecycle, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver winning strategies and innovative so...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$120K - $150K *

Lead the transformation of field operations by integrating cutting-edge AI technologies into construction practices. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance efficiency and accuracy for teams buildin...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

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

$152K - $287K *

Empower innovation by joining us as you develop advanced AI systems for performance analysis and evaluation. Collaborate across teams to automate critical workflows and enhance the understanding of em...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$205K - $231K *

Join a team that's redefining the customer experience by developing robust backend solutions and APIs. As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll lead projects, drive technical strategy, and mentor engineer...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$185K - $321K *

Accelerate the impact of AI data by leading model evaluation and tuning. Oversee a small team to ensure rigorous benchmarking and analysis, while collaborating cross-functionally to enhance product of...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K *

Lead a dynamic engineering team to deliver innovative products while fostering a collaborative and efficient environment. Drive the adoption of AI-assisted development and ensure timely, quality solut...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead and oversee engineering teams while ensuring project success through strategic planning, technical oversight, and effective management of personnel and resources in a collaborative environment...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$119K - $179K *

Contribute to innovative e-commerce platforms by designing, developing, and maintaining scalable software solutions within a collaborative team to support high-volume payment processing and ensure pla...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $179K *

Help us engineer and support hybrid and Azure-based platforms that are critical for operations. You will lead infrastructure solutions, ensuring secure and reliable cloud environments while driving mo...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $200K *

Unlock potential by leading a team to design and implement scalable full-stack solutions, ensuring robust systems architecture and driving innovation across UI/UX and backend services for cutting-edge...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $120K *

Lead project execution within Customer Success Operations, managing moderate-to-complex initiatives. Drive cross-functional collaboration, optimize processes, and ensure timely delivery of projects al...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Develop robust security strategies for a multi-tenant platform by integrating security practices into product lifecycles, enhancing application and cloud security, and driving incident response for se...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$134K - $195K *

Create a transformative SaaS platform that enhances collaboration and knowledge sharing across teams, driving digital transformation through intelligent workflows and personalized user experiences. Sh...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 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.