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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$108K - $130K *

Lead the Engineering team to ensure successful design execution while mentoring and developing staff, solving technical challenges, and enhancing processes for on-time, within-budget project delivery...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $166K *

Lead a dynamic engineering team to enhance aircraft electrical designs, ensuring compliance with high standards. Drive project success through coaching, resource management, and process improvement, w...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer in transforming the Property & Casualty insurance landscape by strategically leading complex programs, managing interdependencies, and driving executive engagement to ensure timely and profita...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Elevate digital guest experiences by leading cross-functional engineering teams, overseeing high-scale web and mobile product delivery, and driving innovative technical solutions within a customer-cen...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$174K - $252K *

Unlock potential in software systems by driving product development and testing, ensuring best practices are followed, and enhancing system performance through analysis and debugging...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $170K *

Lead and transform innovative warehouse automation projects, ensuring successful integration of systems across engineering teams and stakeholders while managing timelines, budgets, and compliance with...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$131K - $290K *

Drive the development and maintenance of critical systems while leading a team to implement key updates and replacements in a dynamic AWS environment. Guide design direction and ensure milestones are...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Manage production support and quality assurance by troubleshooting equipment, developing documentation, and designing test apparatus for machine tools and lathes. Collaborate with teams to ensure effi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$103K - $218K *

Transform full-stack software applications through design, development, and optimization, while ensuring security and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams in Agile environments to deli...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$127K - $181K *

Contribute to our innovative software team by leading software development for embedded systems. Drive Agile methodologies, oversee project lifecycle, and mentor engineers while ensuring alignment wit...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Drive the integration of aircraft development, ensuring effective collaboration across engineering, certification, and stakeholders while delivering technical excellence from initiation to certificati...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$198K - $235K *

Transform your career by leading cross-functional initiatives that enhance enterprise AI products. Drive product development, ensure alignment across teams, and deliver innovative solutions that delig...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $215K *

Lead the charge in developing and optimizing analytics services for a global mission platform, driving architecture and delivery while ensuring performance, observability, and operational readiness ac...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $105K *

Tackle complex systems engineering challenges by collaborating cross-functionally to design, integrate, and deliver innovative software solutions for Submarine Warfare systems, enhancing fleet capabil...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$156K - $235K *

Elevate your impact by architecting and leading AI tooling initiatives that will transform Global Quality Engineering. Join us in delivering innovative platforms that enhance automation and drive prod...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's shaping cybersecurity compliance initiatives through effective leadership and collaboration, managing frameworks like SOC 2 and ISO 27001 to ensure excellence in delivery and securi...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$168K - $227K *

Optimize performance and enhance systems by refining architectures and algorithms. Collaborate on open source and innovative tools to improve software efficiency for diverse workloads in cloud environ...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$228K - $291K *

Lead the charge in finance transformation as a Senior Technical Program Manager. Collaborate with West Coast stakeholders to drive critical initiatives, managing complex projects to deliver impactful...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Transform financial technology through leadership and innovation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop scalable software solutions, enhance user experiences, and drive project initiative...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Lead large-scale project plans, ensuring alignment with business goals, delivering value through effective coordination of teams, and managing risks to achieve success within approved timelines and bu...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$152K - $229K *

Empower your career by leading complex, cross-functional engineering initiatives. Collaborate with diverse teams to align strategies, manage risks, and drive successful product outcomes within set tim...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Join a team that's committed to building and maintaining a robust cybersecurity platform. Take ownership of full-stack development, from inception to deployment, ensuring high-quality, reliable featur...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $400K *

Drive impactful growth by designing robust backend systems that optimize user experience and support monetization initiatives. Shape critical infrastructure that powers transactions and scalability ac...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the development and enhancement of infrastructure and processes that empower software delivery teams to optimize efficiency and reliability. Collaborate with engineering and security teams while...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $215K *

Lead the charge in architecting a resilient microservices platform for global operations, guiding cross-functional teams while ensuring security, maintainability, and seamless integrations for a compl...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 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.