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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$120K - $150K *

Join a team that's committed to building modern solutions enhancing back-office efficiency for financial institutions. Lead diverse engineering teams while fostering a collaborative culture and delive...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Drive the success of software development initiatives by leading a dynamic team as a player-coach. Oversee project delivery, implement best practices, and foster a collaborative culture to enhance eng...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K *

Lead the charge in ensuring top-notch software quality by managing a diverse QA team, driving testing strategies, and fostering collaboration within Agile development. Shape the future of our products...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Empower progress at the forefront of engineering strategy by leading a dynamic team focused on backend systems, ensuring high-quality delivery and innovative AI integration, while collaborating closel...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$131K - $204K *

Transform your career by leading software engineering projects, managing resources, and mentoring digital professionals to enhance system performance and efficiency across the organization while drivi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $130K *

Champion engineering excellence by leading a dynamic team, effectively managing complex DoD contracts, and fostering robust customer relationships to deliver top-notch solutions on time and within bud...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$141K - $216K *

Pioneer the future of software solutions by leading a talented team of engineers, ensuring the successful delivery of innovative automation projects that meet customer needs in supply chain environmen...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$262K - $365K *

Join a team that combines software and systems engineering to ensure reliability and elevate large-scale systems, driving continuous improvement through automation and mentoring within a collaborative...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $205K *

Lead and grow a high-performing team to deliver intelligent AI capabilities, drive technical strategy, and foster cross-team collaboration. Build production-grade systems for natural language interact...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$262K - $365K *

Lead a dynamic team to drive innovative software development, managing technical projects and guiding engineers in optimizing performance while aligning with organizational goals in a fast-paced, high...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $203K *

Engineer and lead test programs for innovative fuel-efficient turbofan engines. Shape the framework, build your team, and ensure rigorous safety standards while delivering successful development campa...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Shape the future of software engineering by leading high-performing teams that build robust user-facing platforms and backend services, ensuring seamless integration of cloud applications and real-tim...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$219K - $263K *

Champion the engineering platform strategy by leading cross-functional teams, enhancing cloud infrastructure efficiency, and driving automation. Empower engineers to build rapidly while ensuring syste...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$250K - $350K *

Accelerate security advancements by leading engineering initiatives that protect customer data. Collaborate cross-functionally to build and enhance security services for a comprehensive platform, driv...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead manufacturing engineering and production planning. Drive process optimization, scheduling, and resource allocation while ensuring cross-functional collaboration and adheren...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Lead and mentor a talented team driving AI inference solutions. Apply your engineering expertise while fostering collaboration with product and customer teams to optimize performance and reliability f...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $180K *

Lead, mentor, and drive a team of engineers to optimize AI applications, ensuring high performance and reliability of LLM deployments. Balance technical depth with managerial responsibility while coll...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead and mentor a team of engineers, optimizing LLM inference workloads and driving product initiatives. Collaborate across teams to ensure high-performance AI application delivery, blending technical...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Manage and mentor a team of engineers to optimize LLM inference workloads, driving high-quality delivery and collaboration across technical and customer-facing projects in a fast-paced, innovative env...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Drive your career forward by leading cross-functional teams to deliver top-notch digital products. Foster a culture of innovation and accountability while managing end-to-end project lifecycles and en...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$258K - $376K *

Lead the charge in shaping the future of an open-source CMS platform. Drive engineering excellence, foster community engagement, and collaborate across teams to innovate digital content solutions that...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$258K - $376K *

Lead a high-performing team to evolve an open-source CMS, balancing community, product, and technical needs while driving innovation in content management solutions...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$161K - $300K *

Lead the charge in managing a team of engineers to drive the design, development, and certification of advanced communications systems while ensuring project execution aligns with budget and timelines...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Elevate your career by leading cross-functional teams as a Data & ML Engineering Manager, driving innovation in machine learning and data to enhance utility resilience against climate challenges...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $130K *

Unlock your potential as a strategic leader guiding engineering execution while fostering talent and enhancing processes across a dynamic organization, ensuring seamless collaboration between teams to...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.