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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$80K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing engineering projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timely execution and budget adherence while fostering collaboration with clients and stakeholders...

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4 days ago

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

$120K - $150K *

Reimagine engineering leadership! Drive strategic initiatives and lead talented teams to optimize product performance and enhance customer solutions in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Cultivate a...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $180K *

Transform safety management processes by overseeing critical programs and integrations across teams, ensuring effective risk monitoring and mitigation for safe deployment of cutting-edge models and pr...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Pioneer the development of autonomous defense systems by designing and optimizing mission-critical applications, ensuring real-time performance and security across the complete software stack in a fas...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$224K - $356K *

Join a global engineering team to drive Factory System Software integration and diagnostics. Shape processes, lead strategic initiatives, and ensure efficient, high-quality releases for cutting-edge d...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $210K *

Deliver high-quality production code and guide engineering efforts by mentoring, ensuring robust systems with a focus on scalability, observability, and collaboration across teams to enhance user expe...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $120K *

Transform your project management skills to lead and drive complex technology initiatives from concept to delivery, collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve strategic goals and ensure proj...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$272K - $431K *

Drive the development of a versatile browser-based analysis platform, guiding a skilled engineering team through architecture choices and productization efforts while ensuring alignment across multipl...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $270K *

Engineer deployment pipelines and automation solutions using DevOps tools while collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to enhance application workflows and scalability in a cloud-native environme...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $270K *

Join a team that's pioneering scalable application deployments and automation. Leverage your expertise in containerized workflows, DevOps, and cloud-native tools to mentor others and enhance our softw...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$218K - $327K *

Lead the charge in shaping a high-performance engineering team focused on platform infrastructure and development tools. Collaborate to drive technical excellence and team alignment with company goals...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$204K - $327K *

Empower a high-performing engineering team by steering technical direction, fostering collaboration, and ensuring aligned delivery toward business goals across platform areas like Infrastructure, DevE...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Innovate the software engineering landscape by removing friction in developer workflows, enhancing productivity, and leveraging AI. Drive cross-team efficiencies and establish best practices to empowe...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $225K *

Join a team that leads test engineering efforts to deliver first-rate space components. Drive test processes, enhance efficiency, and mentor a high-performing team to meet demanding timelines and stan...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $180K *

Build innovative software solutions by owning backend systems and integrating ML technologies. Collaborate closely with Product and Design to enhance features, drive technical direction, and deliver i...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Shape innovative software solutions while leading technical initiatives across the stack. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver features that enhance user experience and drive ent...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Optimize your career by taking ownership of production software and AI integrations. Collaborate across teams to enhance features, influence technical direction, and tackle real enterprise challenges...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$179K - $241K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic team in developing innovative BI and analytics solutions, driving reliability and user-centric design across data pipelines and custom dashboards for impactful ad...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$171K - $230K *

Collaborate with a diverse team to drive engineering excellence in BI & Analytics, managing data solutions and custom dashboards to enhance advertising performance and user experience across platforms...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$187K - $252K *

Lead a multidisciplinary team in developing AI-powered data solutions and analytics UIs, ensuring alignment with business needs, growth of engineering culture, and implementation of best practices acr...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $130K *

Drive the evolution of software technologies into sustainable, production-ready products, managing cross-functional teams, release planning, and customer deployment to ensure responsiveness to mission...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $140K *

Architect cohesive software solutions while leading development teams. Focus on project architecture, best practices, and technical strategy to ensure performance, scalability, and alignment with busi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$127K - $185K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing user safety and supporting moderation tools. Contribute to impactful safety features by engaging in the full software development lifecycle, collaborating wit...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$190K - $295K *

Lead the charge in the design and development of cutting-edge spacecraft avionics computing hardware. Oversee a talented engineering team throughout the entire lifecycle of digital systems, ensuring p...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Take ownership of developing and implementing features in gimbal sensor systems. Collaborate in agile sprints, testing embedded processors, and addressing critical customer needs with a dedicated team...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.