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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$250K - $300K *

Lead the architecture and execution of scalable distributed systems for cloud networking, ensuring reliability and performance across multi-tenant GPU infrastructures, while mentoring a high-performin...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$138K - $165K *

Drive customer success by leading technical engagement, ensuring interoperability, and enhancing optical hardware qualification. Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve issues and build relationship...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$172K - $260K *

Unlock critical leadership in engineering by driving safe production operations through innovative tooling, ensuring compliance and security while fostering collaboration across teams and enhancing pr...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$172K - $260K *

Lead a dynamic engineering team in pioneering Salesforce’s Management Plane, enhancing production operations through strategic AI-driven frameworks and ensuring safe compliance at scale while fosterin...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $160K *

Elevate mission effectiveness as a seasoned software engineer driving software development, integration, and testing for advanced military avionics. Collaborate with a high-performing team to enhance...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by leading large-scale IP network migration projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure technical readiness and successful implementation across multiple sites, while miti...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$130K - $160K *

Empower a dynamic team of engineers shaping the future of manufacturing infrastructure. Drive key capital projects, establish operational standards, and foster a culture of accountability in a fast-pa...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Elevate engineering excellence by leading the VDC and Engineering teams to ensure quality execution, strategic alignment, and innovation in large-scale automation projects, while collaborating closely...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's building scalable web applications using modern technologies like Node.js, React, and AWS. Contribute to innovative projects that prioritize performance and accessibility while work...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading aircraft technical operations, overseeing compliance, and driving improvements for successful acquisitions and deliveries. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $195K *

Champion innovative optical metrology solutions through strategic engineering leadership, guiding product development, customer engagement, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance technology and...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $130K *

Drive the successful delivery of internet speed enhancements through program coordination, stakeholder engagement, and data analysis across multiple teams, ensuring timely execution and effective comm...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$160K - $190K *

Empower operational excellence as you lead a skilled team in managing large-scale infrastructure. Drive innovation across multiple data centers, balancing strategic initiatives with exceptional servic...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform how intelligent systems operate by designing autonomous AI workflows that enhance decision-making in insurance. Lead development of multi-agent systems, ensuring regulatory compliance and re...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Transform insurance operations by designing and implementing advanced AI agent systems that autonomously reason, plan, and execute complex workflows, enhancing both efficiency and customer experience...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $180K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic engineering team as a Project Technical Manager, overseeing complex capital projects in a regulated pharmaceutical environment while collaborating with various st...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $180K *

Champion innovative engineering solutions in a dynamic team, shaping complex pharmaceutical projects from design to operational readiness, while ensuring compliance and high performance across enginee...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Optimize complex software systems by designing, developing, and enhancing innovative solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality standards and improve system performance acros...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovation as a Software Engineer, crafting cloud applications for critical systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions across the software development lifecycle in a d...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $135K *

Innovate cutting-edge test strategies and lead a dedicated team in delivering high-quality software solutions. Utilize your expertise to translate complex requirements into actionable testing objectiv...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $225K *

Lead the charge in managing a dynamic team of engineers to deliver innovative software solutions for medical devices, driving best practices, collaboration, and technical excellence while fostering te...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$275K - $375K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI infrastructure, leading the development of our AI Gateway and driving innovation in high-performance, distributed systems while mentoring top engineering ta...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing high-impact IT consulting projects, enhancing client relationships, driving team performance, and ensuring the successful delivery of innovative solutions across AI, softwa...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead cross-functional AI initiatives by managing the AI roadmap, collaborating with teams to evaluate technologies, troubleshoot systems, and ensure data integrity while driving project delivery in an...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive successful construction projects by overseeing all phases, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and quality. Collaborate with teams to deliver on time and within budget while addressing risks and re...

4 weeks ago

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

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.