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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$154K - $205K *

Join a team that's redefining systems engineering by integrating customer needs, business strategy, and advanced technology. You will lead global engineering teams to deliver innovative, secure soluti...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$178K - $180K *

Shape the future of software applications by leading a senior development team to create resilient solutions for complex data synthesis, processing, and reporting, while driving innovation in risk man...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$176K - $183K *

Champion the development of advanced web applications, turning complex data into actionable insights for our supply chain team. Collaborate across disciplines to enhance user interfaces, ensuring prec...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Pioneer scalable cloud infrastructure, leading a high-impact team to optimize reliability and foster AI-driven engineering workflows, enhancing the developer experience across the organization...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$113K - $200K *

Lead and empower a software development team, driving Agile practices and technical excellence while ensuring alignment with program objectives and engineering standards in delivering cutting-edge geo...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $130K *

Innovate and enhance a critical software solution, collaborating with a dynamic team to develop and maintain tools for data collection and lab testing, ensuring seamless operation and user satisfactio...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$163K - $237K *

Champion program management by collaborating across teams to drive software projects, prioritize deliverables, and achieve program goals while monitoring metrics and implementing corrective actions fo...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $150K *

Engage your expertise to design and build high-performance backend systems. In this role, you'll troubleshoot, automate, and manage complex integrations, contributing significantly to impactful health...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $160K *

Transform backend systems through innovative solutions in a dynamic environment. Own complex challenges from inception to delivery while enhancing healthcare technology with automation and integration...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$166K - $267K *

Join a team that's transforming financial data into seamless automation. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll develop customer-centric solutions, enhance business workflows, and mentor fellow enginee...

2 weeks 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...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$225K - $240K *

Innovate software solutions by developing and enhancing robust systems, ensuring high performance for mission-critical applications while collaborating across the software development lifecycle in a d...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$225K - $240K *

Join a team that's dedicated to developing and optimizing advanced software solutions for critical mission applications. Collaborate throughout the software lifecycle to enhance complex systems, focus...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving impactful programs by leading project workflows, ensuring compliance with PMO standards, and optimizing team productivity in a dynamic government consulting environment. You...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$140K - $180K *

Shape the future of robotic user interfaces by leading a team in developing cutting-edge digital interfaces for the da Vinci product line, utilizing expert programming skills in an agile environment t...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $120K *

Discover a dynamic role where you'll innovate bespoke software solutions for racing, collaborating closely with engineers and supporting high-performance teams at the track. Engage across the developm...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$90K - $130K *

Contribute to the agile transformation of project delivery within a strategic program, ensuring effective sprint coordination and aligning daily tasks with broader objectives to support the success of...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Drive innovative software solutions as a senior hands-on engineer, delivering complex projects while raising industry standards in a fast-paced environment focused on FedRAMP and CMMC compliance...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $210K *

Lead and oversee software engineering teams to deliver complex cloud-based solutions. Collaborate with business leaders to drive technical excellence while fostering a strong engineering culture and e...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that drives high-level IT projects, ensuring federal alignment and success. You’ll manage complex programs within a matrixed environment, leveraging Agile and traditional methodologies to...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Optimize engineering solutions! Lead the design and development of maritime electronic systems while managing teams and ensuring performance meets military standards. Foster collaboration and mentor t...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$128K - $226K *

Transform training excellence by leading teams in the development of innovative instructional solutions across aerospace and defense. Shape curriculum strategies that empower workforce competency and...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$139K - $180K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering impactful projects. Lead and manage cross-functional teams, ensure customer satisfaction, and drive financial performance across complex programs. Your leade...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$170K - $190K *

Drive innovative software solutions as you architect, build, and mentor in a dynamic environment, ensuring high throughput for enterprise-level services. Own platform stability and elevate engineering...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$238K - $270K *

Lead a high-impact engineering team to develop and scale monetization platforms, ensuring reliability and operational excellence while driving strategic initiatives across cross-functional teams to su...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.