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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$155K - $185K *

Lead the charge in transforming client project delivery through strategic change management, focusing on fostering deep relationships and embedding innovative processes that ensure effective, data-dri...

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

$120K - $145K *

Join the team as a Senior Technical Program Manager, owning post-sale programs for high-stakes enterprise accounts. Drive technical implementations, manage cross-functional teams, and ensure impactful...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive strategic sourcing and procurement initiatives, managing $10M spend across Infrastructure. Collaborate with teams and suppliers to optimize contracts, foster stakeholder relationships, and enhan...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$136K - $181K *

Lead the charge in executing systems engineering activities across R&D, cloud, and AI platforms. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure seamless integration, compliance, and operational excellence in...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $233K *

Elevate user experiences by enhancing native applications, collaborating cross-functionally to deliver innovative features and integrations, and leveraging your expertise in mobile development to impa...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$179K - $232K *

Shape the future of mobile engagement by enhancing consumer-facing applications. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive innovative features across both iOS and Android platforms, delivering tailored...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of enterprise-scale cybersecurity by leading vulnerability management initiatives. Drive program strategy, enhance client relationships, and mentor teams to achieve measurable risk re...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion enterprise-scale delivery by leading vulnerability management initiatives, driving program strategy, and fostering client relationships to achieve measurable risk reduction across diverse tec...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team as a Project Manager to lead client engagements with precision. You'll manage testing lifecycles for SMBs, ensuring smooth delivery, risk management, and quality reporting while en...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$180K - $215K *

Drive innovative web services through technical leadership and collaboration. Shape the architecture of scalable products, mentor engineers, and tackle challenging problems to enhance user experiences...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$184K - $356K *

Develop and maintain AI-driven tools and workflows, ensuring seamless integration across production systems. Lead technical projects, mentor engineers, and enhance artist-facing applications to optimi...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$155K - $190K *

Empower the evolution of web-based services by architecting solutions that enhance user experiences and drive growth, leading cross-functional collaboration while mentoring engineers and establishing...

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive the design and development of key applications using event-driven design, Spring Boot, microservices, and modern front-end technologies, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to delive...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the IT workstream in executing complex business separations and transformations, managing cross-functional teams, and coordinating critical activities to ensure successful outcomes in a dynamic e...

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6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock project potential as a Program Manager, leading cross-functional teams to enhance released products, drive strategic initiatives, and ensure alignment with organizational goals in a dynamic, re...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that drives satellite launch campaigns through strategic planning, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration, ensuring successful execution of launch logistics and operational re...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $150K *

Drive the strategy and execution of innovative cybersecurity products, focusing on Exposure Management. Collaborate cross-functionally to streamline product delivery, ensuring solutions meet client ne...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$185K - $200K *

Drive the evolution of Provider Directory solutions, blending strategic vision with market needs to enhance healthcare data accuracy and client engagement. Collaborate across teams to deliver impactfu...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $100K *

Transform project delivery by managing federal survey platform modernization, coordinating across diverse development tracks, and ensuring quality and timely deliverables while engaging effectively wi...

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4 weeks ago

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

$180K - $247K *

Elevate your career as a technical authority in PLC architecture and industrial controls, influencing multi-year roadmaps while managing platform health and mentoring engineers. Drive simplification a...

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6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative, AI-powered financial audit solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design agent-driven experiences and own complex onboarding workflows for major...

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $160K *

Join our dynamic team as you drive impactful solutions in an AI-Native environment. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance customer experiences and strategically guide product direction while focus...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$143K - $193K *

Lead the charge in architecting and innovating core database technologies, driving strategic advancements in performance, scalability, and reliability for large-scale analytical platforms while mentor...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Transform our web presence by owning strategy and optimization across multiple domains, enhancing user engagement, driving conversions, and managing a high-performing team to create a seamless and eff...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $170K *

Elevate data infrastructure by designing and integrating scalable backend systems, fostering collaboration with stakeholders, and implementing robust data solutions for clinical studies in a dynamic r...

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2 weeks 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.