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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$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of AI solutions by leading design and implementation of robust enterprise systems, driving innovation, and establishing engineering excellence while mentoring developers and collabora...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $220K *

Champion the development of scalable, AI-driven data platforms, blending technical expertise with leadership. Drive collaboration across teams to create customer-centric data solutions, ensuring high...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$182K - $215K *

Join our team to oversee application security, manage vulnerability pipelines, and collaborate with engineering teams to enhance security practices. Drive incident response and advocate for security a...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $240K *

Champion innovation by leading AI biomarker development to enhance patient outcomes through robust, interpretable models, while streamlining processes from clinical collaboration to regulatory submiss...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Help us shape the future of online safety by building robust systems to detect abuse and fraud. This hands-on role spans multiple technical areas, ensuring the integrity and trust of our platform as i...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $156K *

Join a team that leads strategic change management for finance transformations, ensuring successful stakeholder engagement and communication across various OCFO functional areas while mentoring junior...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Transform the market strategy for Consumer Services by aligning insights and capabilities to client needs, accelerating pipeline growth, and enhancing EPAM’s business positioning through integrated ma...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$72K - $106K *

Explore an impactful role where you'll lead proposal initiatives, collaborate across teams, and enhance our RFP processes to drive growth while improving educational outcomes for districts and student...

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1 week ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Drive the technical design and delivery of innovative AI agent solutions, leading a team to ensure operational readiness and quality. Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements and guide eng...

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Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$152K - $175K *

Shape and enhance the global Quality Management System for medical devices by driving compliance, governance, and continuous improvement while leading a dedicated team across multiple sites to meet re...

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Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$190K - $260K *

Drive product innovation by owning full product lines from ideation to delivery, engaging customers, and shaping technical architecture. Ideal for product engineers ready to lead significant initiativ...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's transforming educational experiences by building responsive front-end solutions. You'll work collaboratively on a small, dynamic engineering team to create intuitive user interfaces...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$130K - $180K *

Take ownership of large-scale Oracle Cloud transformation programs, leading cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery across ERP, SCM, and HCM. Drive program governance, stakeholder communi...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative technical solutions, guiding customers through complex digital transformations, and enhancing software capabilities within a collaborative environ...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$229K - $241K *

Optimize the developer infrastructure for a fast-paced engineering team. Lead initiatives on local/remote environments, CI systems, and AI tools to enhance developer velocity, reliability, and overall...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$500K+*

Shape the future of content delivery by leading a dynamic team of Product Managers to streamline ingestion and distribution processes for a seamless partner experience and improved operational efficie...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$176K - $282K *

Champion fraud analytics as a healthcare program-integrity expert to enhance AI-driven solutions for Medicare and Medicaid, ensuring accuracy and effectiveness in detecting fraud while collaborating w...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$149K - $262K *

Accelerate AI adoption as a Staff Software Engineer, leading complex customer engagements, evolving deployment standards, and mentoring engineers. You'll build impactful tooling and capture deployment...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$113K - $254K *

Innovate and lead the design of scalable software solutions, enhancing automation and modernizing workflows within the Global Forwarding platform while mentoring engineers and driving technical excell...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$82K - $93K *

Unlock your potential by leading product development in cloud financial operations, focusing on enhancing vendor relationships, optimizing billing processes, and driving service innovation across publ...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$157K - $184K *

Join a team that's redefining open source supply chain security at scale. Collaborate with engineers to design and build robust backend systems on GCP, driving innovation in data handling while mainta...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $175K *

Steampunk is seeking a creative Project Manager with expertise in delivering innovative technology solutions. The role involves leading Agile teams, managing the complete life cycle of solution develo...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Optimize AI delivery by leading technical teams and developing scalable solutions. Drive innovation across generative AI, machine learning, and intelligent workflows, ensuring responsible and reusable...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$94K - $129K *

Unlock the potential of IT security across the Americas, managing systems and protocols to enhance regional safety. Your expertise will drive compliance and strategic initiatives, fostering a robust s...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$109K - $171K *

Join a team that drives customer success by advising clients on Atlassian solutions. As an Engagement Manager, you'll lead client engagements to deliver value and foster strong relationships while app...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.