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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$100K - $120K *

Drive successful business development operations by translating GTM strategies into actionable workflows and campaigns. Utilize data-driven techniques to enhance lead generation and ensure smooth sale...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$209K - $273K *

Advance the future of AI by leading the design and deployment of innovative AI solutions. Collaborate with diverse teams to solve complex challenges, mentor engineers, and enhance customer workflows t...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $165K *

Unlock potential by leading AI/ML program delivery, ensuring alignment with client expectations while managing risks and coordinating cross-functional teams for successful project execution...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$204K - $316K *

Join a dynamic leadership team to drive innovative platform strategies, manage cross-functional engineering teams, and shape the future of AI-enabled solutions through advanced cloud services and cutt...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Empower customers by automating document management and compliance workflows. As a Senior Product Manager, you'll lead cross-functional teams to enhance security programs, streamline processes, and de...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$147K - $232K *

Advance your expertise by designing and optimizing large-scale model serving systems. You'll tackle everything from distributed infrastructure to deep low-level optimizations, ensuring reliable high-c...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Grow your career with impactful transportation projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver engineering solutions from concept to construction while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring comp...

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1 week ago

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

$77K - $90K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional customer service while driving continuous improvement through strategic relationships. Help shape customer outcomes and ensure satisfaction by ma...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$77K - $90K *

Take ownership of customer relationships by ensuring service excellence and strategic alignment. Drive continuous improvement and governance initiatives, fostering trust with stakeholders and enhancin...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$139K - $219K *

Empower financial excellence as a strategic partner for AI infrastructure and token finance, driving insights and models to support decision-making in a fast-paced, dynamic landscape. Collaborate acro...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Join our dynamic CTO team to tackle complex customer challenges, drive technical solutions, and enhance product development through innovative AI techniques. Accelerate your career while bridging the...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$209K - $273K *

Grow your career with a technical leadership role tackling complex challenges while mentoring others and collaborating on impactful projects across multiple engineering teams, elevating standards and...

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6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate bioprocessing market growth by defining strategies, customer insights, and alliances. Collaborate across functions to ensure market performance and adoption, driving impactful solutions in...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$114K - $130K *

Help us shape the future of project accounting by leading data analytics solutions, enhancing reporting capabilities, and driving automation to improve financial insights and operational efficiency ac...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $180K *

Drive market success by crafting compelling value narratives for a complex product, enabling sales teams, enhancing customer adoption programs, and supporting expansion into new markets through strate...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$145K - $175K *

Deliver robust AI solutions by designing and implementing core agents for a cutting-edge enterprise platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality, production-ready deploymen...

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in engineering and securing infrastructure while ensuring compliance with federal cybersecurity standards. Collaborate cross-functionally to develop robust solutions that protect sensi...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Innovate product management by leading the evolution of legacy and cloud solutions. Drive customer adoption, improve outcomes, and enhance user experience while collaborating with cross-functional tea...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$147K - $233K *

Lead the charge in executing complex government development programs that ensure reliable, secure, and resilient connectivity solutions across various domains, meeting critical mission objectives with...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $160K *

Lead enterprise-level software engineering initiatives, guiding technical strategy and driving cross-platform solutions while ensuring reliability, security, and compliance across complex integrations...

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$92K - $185K *

Collaborate to design and build core AI platform services, enhancing LLM-driven tooling for engineering teams. Ensure compliance and efficiency in a fast-evolving landscape while supporting the integr...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $216K *

Lead the design and development of robust backend services for secure satellite communications. Collaborate across teams to implement scalable architectures, automate processes, and ensure compliance...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$200K - $240K *

Collaborate on major tunnel projects, driving innovative solutions and managing diverse teams across construction phases, ensuring compliance, safety, and quality. Engage with clients and stakeholders...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Build innovative data solutions that empower autonomy engineers, ensuring exceptional safety and performance through robust introspection tools and cross-functional collaboration in AI-driven data inf...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing software quality through innovative automation testing. You'll develop robust frameworks and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure our IT Asset Ma...

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4 days ago

  •   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.