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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$172K - $210K *

Drive innovation in autonomous driving by enhancing ML metrics and evaluation systems. Collaborate with a diverse team to optimize performance and ensure reliability across cutting-edge mobility servi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $160K *

Invent robust media pipelines and services to enhance real-time systems. Shape the future of LiveKit by optimizing media features, ensuring reliability, and driving performance in diverse environments...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $160K *

Champion the front-end architecture and user experience, leading technical direction and ensuring product success while building scalable, data-rich interfaces in a dynamic startup environment...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $95K *

Transform client interactions and elevate event experiences as a hands-on Client Experience Manager. Lead teams, manage events, and deepen client relationships while traveling extensively for impactfu...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$103K - $142K *

Engage in product marketing to drive pipeline and revenue through strategic GTM initiatives. Collaborate across teams for effective launches, content creation, and sales enablement while optimizing th...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$90K - $120K *

Optimize legacy web applications through modern development practices, leveraging React and Node.js. Contribute to agile teams, enhancing performance and scalability, while delivering impactful soluti...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Grow expertise in advanced BAS applications while mentoring peers, troubleshooting complex systems, and supporting projects throughout their lifecycle to drive success and foster innovation in buildin...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$200K - $275K *

Drive the charge in creating scalable CI/CD systems that enhance developer productivity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design efficient integration workflows and mentor CI engineers to up...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Transform the engineering recruitment landscape by partnering with leaders, shaping hiring strategies, and driving talent acquisition efforts to secure top-tier technical professionals in a competitiv...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$117K - $129K *

Unlock potential by overseeing daily operations for performance-related projects, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in reporting and analytics, while collaborating with field and internal teams to driv...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$132K - $238K *

Unlock potential by managing complex PLM systems, integrating BOMs, and driving engineering change initiatives across cross-functional teams to enhance product lifecycle management and data accuracy f...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$152K - $287K *

Drive the design and development of cloud-native management solutions integrating GPUs with datacenter ecosystems, focusing on scalability, performance, and operational transparency across HPC, cloud...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $160K *

Transform operational excellence in our high-availability SaaS platform by leveraging AWS, driving cloud reliability, and enhancing security while fostering a collaborative, innovative environment for...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $220K *

Lead the charge in hardware engineering operations, driving design, manufacturing, and process improvements while ensuring product quality and compliance. Collaborate across teams to introduce innovat...

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $220K *

Champion the modernization of pharmacy technology solutions, architecting secure, scalable systems, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance healthcare delivery for millions through in...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $286K *

Optimize enterprise-scale solutions by engineering distributed systems, leading architectural design, and mentoring teams to ensure high-quality, scalable applications that meet dynamic business needs...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$143K - $286K *

Engineer robust software solutions by leading full-stack development, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving best practices for innovative data products that enhance decision making an...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $286K *

Grow your career with a hands-on role that leads software architecture, mentors engineers, and ensures technical excellence in scalable systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver cutt...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$143K - $286K *

Help us design and deliver scalable backend platforms that empower complex data processing systems. As a hands-on technical leader, you'll mentor teams, influence architecture, and tackle engineering...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $286K *

Contribute to cutting-edge platform engineering by driving software development, integrating AI/ML capabilities, and fostering technical leadership while ensuring alignment with business priorities an...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $220K *

Transform how developers engage with AI by designing and building core orchestration systems that enhance productivity and contextuality across varied environments. Collaborate with teams to turn arch...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Lead innovative full-stack development initiatives, driving technical solutions and collaborating with global teams to enhance product functionalities and usability while ensuring top performance and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $220K *

Create cutting-edge frontend platforms that enhance reliability and performance across vast tech ecosystems. Lead innovation and collaboration to architect self-healing systems that impact millions of...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $286K *

Accelerate progress at a leading eCommerce platform by designing scalable systems that support third-party sellers, improving performance, and mentoring engineers to ensure high-quality service delive...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$132K - $264K *

Drive the development of scalable platform capabilities, focusing on AI/ML frameworks. Lead technical initiatives, mentor teams, and collaborate across functions to deliver innovative solutions that e...

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  •   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.