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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$125K - $135K *

Unlock seamless user experiences by designing intuitive interfaces for innovative financial products. Lead design projects from conception to execution, mentoring peers while applying human-centered p...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$128K - $166K *

Contribute to transformative design solutions that enhance customer experiences and drive strategic business alignment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, engage customers directly, and ship imp...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$90K - $120K *

Join a collaborative team to drive impactful product initiatives and enhance user experiences. Leverage data and user insights to improve content discovery, recommendations, and engagement for familie...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$146K - $234K *

Optimize cloud infrastructure services by leading a diverse team to modernize and enhance a large-scale multi-tenant ecosystem for federal users, ensuring compliance and driving continuous improvement...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $160K *

Deliver transformative SAP solutions by bridging business and IT, leading system optimization, business process redesign, and team development to drive operational efficiency and enhance financial lan...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$87K - $116K *

Accelerate success by leading customers through their deployment journey, managing complex enterprise projects, and ensuring high stakeholder satisfaction, while collaborating cross-functionally to de...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $120K *

Empower the design of transformative digital experiences that drive patient acquisition. This hybrid role blends creative vision with execution to achieve measurable business outcomes in a fast-paced...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$156K - $210K *

Champion organizational excellence by enhancing the CPO's effectiveness through strategic execution, risk surfacing, and fostering cross-functional collaboration in a transformative environment...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$83K - $138K *

Transform your engineering skills by collaborating across teams to design and deliver scalable software solutions that enhance operational efficiency and data visibility within a dynamic enterprise en...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$171K - $229K *

Join a team that's transforming customer engagement by leading a high-performing technical team. Drive innovation, enhance operational excellence, and develop future leaders while delivering impactful...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$108K - $125K *

Unlock potential by driving impactful backend system and UI development, optimizing data interactions, and maintaining a collaborative, remote-first work environment that fosters innovation and excell...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $150K *

Deliver impactful solutions by guiding partners through technical integration and implementation. Collaborate across functions to enhance onboarding experiences, ensuring mission-driven organizations...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$173K - $277K *

Lead the charge in product innovation for Operations, synthesizing customer insights and cross-functional collaboration to drive impactful growth and improve financial health for users in a dynamic, c...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $250K *

Join a team that's dedicated to architecting robust AI infrastructure for production systems. Leverage your expertise in distributed systems and performance engineering to solve complex problems and e...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $200K *

Oversee high visibility technical programs, driving quality software processes and frameworks. Collaborate with Product and Engineering to manage requirements, risks, and schedules while ensuring effe...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $175K *

Drive the charge in managing small technical projects that ensure successful delivery of cloud operations initiatives, collaborating cross-functionally with Engineering, Customer Success, and internal...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading IT audits, enhancing controls, assessing risks, and ensuring compliance within enterprise systems. Collaborate with teams to improve efficiency and strengthen security meas...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Engineer high-performance compute platforms for AI workloads by driving architecture and design of PCIe subsystems, GPU integration, and Ethernet networking. Collaborate with teams to deliver cutting...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$169K - $240K *

Lead the charge in the execution of complex technical programs that drive our consumer product suite and platform enhancements, coordinating across functions to foster collaboration and ensure timely...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $183K *

Lead the charge in managing small to standard substation projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards, while coordinating resources and engaging with stakeholders for opti...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $166K *

Lead project execution for substation and power grid infrastructure, ensuring compliance with standards and successful completion through collaborative coordination of engineering and project manageme...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$153K - $230K *

Drive the future of XR by owning the platform roadmap, enhancing partnerships, and advancing Unity's capabilities in the XR ecosystem. Influence millions of creators while navigating technical landsca...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in analytics excellence by mentoring a team across dynamic gaming projects while owning the centralized roadmap to enhance data capabilities, drive automation, and elevate team output...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$169K - $338K *

Discover the opportunity to lead the evolution of a cutting-edge tech ecosystem, driving infrastructure and data solutions that enhance global performance and user personalization, while mentoring tea...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$169K - $338K *

Elevate developer experience by architecting AI-driven tools that enhance coding workflows, automate engineering tasks, and improve software quality across large-scale organizations through effective...

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Today

  •   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.