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 - $160K *

Champion product strategy and roadmap for a data-driven ontology platform, ensuring alignment with foundational data needs and facilitating cross-functional collaboration to deliver scalable solutions...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$243K - $318K *

Lead technical strategy for user experiences across multiple platforms, driving innovation and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, reliable solutions. Elevate quality and op...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Contribute to innovative solutions in build pipeline management and service support, enhancing development efficiency and security across diverse platforms. Collaborate with teams to deliver secure an...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $155K *

Join our dynamic team as a Senior Solutions Engineer, where you'll leverage your technical expertise to drive pre-sales activities, engage with clients, and deliver tailored solutions that enhance bus...

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Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $225K *

Unlock potential by leading high-impact Intelligent Transportation Systems projects. Drive business development, manage client relationships, and mentor teams to shape the future of smart mobility acr...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$189K - $298K *

Drive enterprise transformation by turning market insights into product strategies, collaborating across teams to ensure competitive differentiation, compliance, and customer success for sustained com...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Advance your technical career by leading development initiatives and mentoring others in a dynamic remote team, focused on delivering high-quality cloud-native applications for financial management an...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform cloud infrastructure for higher education products by designing, building, and operating AWS and Azure environments. Collaborate with teams to enhance reliability, automate processes, and me...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $200K *

Build comprehensive structural designs for electric substations, leading projects and teams while enhancing engineering standards and processes. Drive technical innovation and client relations within...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$207K - $283K *

Optimize security measures for cloud-native environments, collaborating closely with development teams to conduct threat modeling, implement scalable security practices, and enhance detection and resp...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$104K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading EDI solutions that bridge business needs and technology. Drive cross-functional collaborations and optimize enterprise integrations, ensuring scalable and efficient operati...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $170K *

Create robust digital privacy solutions as a Senior Full Stack Engineer. Take ownership of the code, lifecycle, and platform scalability to directly protect sensitive data for thousands of organizatio...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead complex marine inspection projects, ensuring technical excellence and strong client relationships while mentoring staff and managing multi-disciplinary teams across div...

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

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining developer experiences by building innovative AI-driven tools and environments. Empower engineers with scalable and reliable systems to deliver high-quality code efficient...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $176K *

Elevate project outcomes by leading complex engineering initiatives in the Power Lifeline Sector, ensuring effective execution from inception to close-out while managing resources, budget, and quality...

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Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Transform your project management skills by leading complex ERP implementations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success, maintain schedules, budgets, and build strong stakeh...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead innovative game engine development initiatives, enhancing performance and scalability through advanced coding practices while collaborating with industry leaders in a flexible, remote work enviro...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of wallet and DeFi experiences by leading a talented engineering team. Collaborate across disciplines to design and deliver robust products that enhance user trust and streamline on-c...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $160K *

Transform the engineering landscape by managing and developing a high-performing team of engineers, emphasizing fast delivery, innovation, and cross-functional collaboration in a dynamic remote enviro...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower teams by managing project implementations, ensuring quality service handoff, and optimizing system performance through technical oversight and coordinated customer engagement...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining security operations by managing day-to-day workflows, coordinating incident responses, and driving effective remediation strategies for improved operational performance a...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Optimize quality assurance processes by validating data pipelines and dashboards. Collaborate in an Agile environment to ensure functionality, accuracy, and compliance, playing a key role in deliverin...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Engineer robust observability pipelines for multi-region disaster recovery, deploying critical monitoring strategies and infrastructure automation while ensuring comprehensive visibility across a dist...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Elevate your career by leading observability and infrastructure initiatives critical for multi-region disaster recovery. Architect robust monitoring pipelines and enhance visibility across a dynamic A...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $110K *

Join our team as you lead the management of Mainframe and Distributed Data Center Operations, ensuring high service delivery, optimizing processes, and enhancing client relationships across global tea...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.