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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$110K - $130K *

Drive successful project outcomes by managing the full lifecycle of IT acquisitions, ensuring timely contract delivery. Lead project performance, coordination, and stakeholder engagement while maintai...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$152K - $172K *

Empower innovation by leading a dynamic team of engineers in building AI foundations at scale. Drive design, enhance agent observability, and foster collaboration, all while navigating fast-paced chal...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Champion the modernization of a business-critical platform by leading a dynamic engineering team in building robust services and enhancing cloud-native capabilities while fostering a culture of techni...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $140K *

Lead the charge in developing and enhancing advanced software systems for analytics and real-time processing, collaborating with teams to deliver high-performance solutions addressing complex user req...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$207K - $300K *

Shape the future of technology by leading and mentoring a team of engineers, guiding large-scale projects that drive innovation across multiple domains in a fast-paced environment...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $140K *

Transform software systems through development, enhancement, and maintenance of complex applications. Analyze user requirements, troubleshoot issues, and implement improvements to ensure optimal perfo...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $175K *

Drive engineering excellence by leading teams in the design and modernization of complex software applications, while developing talent and ensuring high-quality delivery across a diverse portfolio of...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform engineering teams by leading the strategy, design, and delivery of complex software applications, ensuring high technical standards while driving modernization efforts across legacy systems...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Champion effective engineering solutions by leading diverse software teams, driving modernization, and ensuring technical excellence across critical applications and systems...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in architecting, designing, and modernizing critical software applications. Guide multiple engineering teams, drive execution, and ensure high-quality delivery while fostering a cultur...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in project management for software implementations in logistics, overseeing execution and client communications to ensure timely delivery of warehouse control and execution systems wit...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$160K - $183K *

Elevate go-to-market success by managing end-to-end release processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring timely product launches while addressing complex operational challenges. Ideal...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $183K *

Deliver exceptional program management to drive seamless product launches while collaborating across departments to ensure effective go-to-market strategies are implemented. Manage timelines, maintain...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $165K *

Transform diverse software systems through development and maintenance while ensuring adherence to design requirements. Collaborate with teams and employ agile methodologies to deliver high-quality so...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$205K - $225K *

Join a team that's shaping secure credential management through innovative software engineering within a Linux environment, ensuring seamless integration and compliance across diverse operational land...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$205K - $225K *

Innovate within a cutting-edge role, managing the Delinea Tools Suite in a Linux environment. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance security, credential management, and automation, while ensuring...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $293K *

Lead the charge in developing AI-powered products, guiding a dynamic engineering team through the entire lifecycle while driving innovation, collaboration, and modern practices to deliver transformati...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$135K - $165K *

Transform complex software systems by developing, maintaining, and enhancing solutions that meet diverse requirements while leveraging AWS services and agile methodologies to deliver innovative result...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$205K - $229K *

Empower your career by developing, sustaining, and troubleshooting advanced software applications while collaborating with diverse technologies in a dynamic environment...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$205K - $229K *

Engineer robust solutions by developing, maintaining, and integrating software applications for mission-critical systems, ensuring high performance and reliability in a collaborative environment...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Elevate software performance by designing and optimizing robotics middleware systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance usability and reliability for safety-critical self-driving appl...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $145K *

Join a high-performing team to design and enhance critical software systems for autonomous vehicles. You’ll optimize performance and user experience in safety-critical applications across diverse envi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$169K - $216K *

Transform engineering projects by providing leadership and oversight for cross-functional teams, ensuring design success and technical performance while navigating complex challenges in tactical produ...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$124K - $186K *

Lead the charge in managing complex electrical engineering projects, collaborating across teams to drive successful execution from concept through product release while ensuring alignment with technic...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Empower innovation by leading cross-functional teams to bridge operations and engineering in the product development lifecycle, ensuring seamless transition from concept to production while managing r...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.