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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$160K - $195K *

Elevate the customer experience through strategic partnership and advocacy. Drive adoption, deepen engagement, and maintain executive relationships to ensure measurable value and retention for a portf...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$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...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$190K - $334K *

Lead the charge in product management for advanced enterprise search AI, shaping user experiences that are intuitive and personalized. Drive innovation, manage a growing team, and ensure strategic ali...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$195K - $235K *

Unlock transformative potential as a senior client-facing leader, driving strategic delivery and fostering executive relationships. Shape frameworks, mentor talent, and navigate complex stakeholder dy...

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Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$126K - $140K *

Shape the future of customer success by owning technical onboarding, guiding clients through implementation, optimizing deployments, and ensuring adherence to best practices for optimal use of the pla...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$99K - $167K *

Develop and maintain robust data pipelines using SparkSQL and Pyspark, ensuring high-quality data for analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data analysis efficiency and support...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $143K *

Join a dynamic team as a Data Engineer, where you'll design and maintain data pipelines using SparkSQL and Pyspark. Your work will enhance data analysis efficiency, impacting industries and driving cu...

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Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Unlock your potential as a hands-on technical leader in a collaborative team, driving impactful projects in patient onboarding while enhancing engineering practices and systems through innovative solu...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $190K *

Lead and innovate in cybersecurity by enhancing security delivery through automation and AI. Collaborate across teams to identify gaps, improve compliance, and strengthen processes, ensuring consisten...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$104K - $135K *

Discover impactful marketing strategies as a Senior Segment Product Marketing Manager. Lead end-to-end initiatives that drive results for our Field Service segment, engaging cross-functional teams, an...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$154K - $193K *

Drive AI transformation by building client relationships, leading engagements, and delivering results. Own the sales process from prospecting to execution, ensuring successful integration of AI soluti...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$132K - $165K *

Lead the charge in AI transformation by building client trust, driving business development, and delivering impactful solutions. Own the entire engagement process from sales to execution, guiding team...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $160K *

Champion cloud and application security by enhancing AWS practices, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving continuous improvement to ensure secure and compliant environments...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$220K - $250K *

Drive the product roadmap for Unify Release Orchestration, enhancing developer experience while coordinating releases across multiple services, engaging customers, and leading initiatives for AI-nativ...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $130K *

Drive customer success by managing onboarding, project delivery, and ongoing support. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance the customer experience and ensure long-term account growth in...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$83K - $140K *

Drive strategic financial analysis to optimize R&D expenditures. Collaborate with engineering leaders to enhance reporting frameworks and forecasting models, ensuring accurate budget guidance and impa...

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$81K - $105K *

Shape your future by owning financial forecasting and strategic analysis. Collaborate across teams to enhance financial processes and tools. Leverage your analytical skills in a fast-paced environment...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$81K - $105K *

Drive financial analysis and vendor management for R&D, enhancing cost efficiency and optimizing budgets to support AI and Cloud initiatives while collaborating with engineering leaders in a fast-pace...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$89K - $156K *

Lead site-based technical support for iDirectGov operations, engaging in the implementation and management of network services, ensuring optimal performance under pressure, and providing critical insi...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$130K - $155K *

Join a team that designs and deploys lab environments for Cloud Security Posture Management using advanced OpenStack expertise. Contribute to testing and validating API-based security tools in multi-t...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $227K *

Contribute to resilient integrations and automation for modern applications, ensuring seamless connections to enterprise systems and external partners, while enhancing efficiency and security in a dyn...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$82K - $217K *

Join a team that's driving innovation through expert application development. Design, code, and troubleshoot using cutting-edge technologies and frameworks to deliver robust solutions, while leading a...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in the delivery of AI training projects, managing end-to-end processes to optimize customer outcomes. Collaborate cross-functionally to build scalable systems and drive operational exc...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $195K *

Take ownership of developing and delivering software for packet forwarding engines, collaborating with engineers to design, implement, and test solutions for complex networking systems in a fast-paced...

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Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$135K - $160K *

Champion the development of an autonomous AI platform through full-stack engineering, enhancing multi-agent systems and ensuring robust quality and safety standards across production deployments...

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.