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 *

Deliver innovative solutions as a technical lead, guiding a skilled team in software and DevOps to tackle complex projects and enhance mission outcomes with cutting-edge technologies and practices...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $165K *

Unlock your potential as a senior software engineering leader focusing on AEGIS software capability development, guiding teams, defining architecture, and implementing innovative solutions to complex...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $170K *

Advance software engineering capabilities by leading architecture, development, and mentoring. Collaborate with teams to deliver secure, scalable solutions for defense missions, enhancing the AEGIS po...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$149K - $204K *

Shape the future of robotic middleware by leading design and development efforts. Collaborate with a talented team to ensure robust, efficient communication and process management for cutting-edge mob...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing engineering projects, ensuring compliance with specifications while fostering client relations and team collaboration for successful outcomes...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Pioneer innovative solutions as a Software Engineer, driving transformative projects and leveraging cutting-edge technologies to deliver impactful results across complex programs with a focus on colla...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$98K - $123K *

Champion seamless engineering change processes by driving cross-functional collaboration and ensuring successful integration of product changes into manufacturing, while supporting a dynamic automotiv...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$260K - $300K *

Drive innovation in software infrastructure by ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and scalability of distributed systems. Collaborate across teams to implement best practices and enhance devel...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$228K - $317K *

The Senior Engineering Manager - Enzyme will lead the Materialized Views engineering team at Databricks, focusing on building next-generation features for the Lakeflow platform. This role involves ove...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Oversee and manage the execution of a complex government contract, leading teams and ensuring high-quality performance while maintaining essential relationships with stakeholders and driving program s...

3 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Champion the future of quantum computing by leading product management for PennyLane. Drive strategy, enhance developer experience, and execute a go-to-market plan to grow a global community of users...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$295K - $345K *

Champion the Roblox platform by developing innovative systems for the DataModel, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance across various devices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams t...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$102K - $146K *

Champion innovative AI solutions by leading a skilled team, aligning priorities, and driving adoption across the organization. This managerial role blends technical leadership and strategic business s...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead and transform a high-performing software development team, ensuring timely delivery, quality, and profitability in a dynamic environment. Drive process standardization and foster collaboration wi...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$207K - $300K *

Optimize team performance by setting strategic priorities, mentoring members, and leading technical projects, while fostering collaboration and innovation across diverse technical systems and processe...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$195K - $234K *

Lead the Offline Perception team by driving strategy and execution of high-quality multi-modal data processing for model development. Mentor engineers, manage performance, and collaborate with stakeho...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$195K - $234K *

Lead the Offline Perception team to optimize data processes for advanced model development, blending engineering with strategic oversight to enhance autonomous vehicle perception capabilities and data...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$336K - $381K *

Drive innovation by leading a talented team to develop autonomous driving technology for the US, ensuring adaptation to local conditions while collaborating with global engineering efforts. Shape the...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$207K - $345K *

Lead the transformation of customer onboarding and product growth through AI. Drive automation and integration across platforms, ensuring seamless user experiences to enhance adoption and unlock new g...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential as you design and maintain scalable data infrastructure, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and optimize data workflows to drive innovation and efficiency in data engineeri...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Join a team that's redefining program management in aerospace by executing government contracts, building robust processes, and collaborating with engineers to ensure timely deliverables. Your insight...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $150K *

Lead the charge in innovative product development by collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and create cutting-edge embedded devices, ensuring high-quality delivery in a fast-paced enviro...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$215K - $260K *

Innovate in AI by leading, mentoring, and scaling a team of engineers to develop a robust, fault-tolerant platform for Large Language Models, driving accountability, and shaping impactful projects in...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$215K - $260K *

Lead a high-performing team to develop and scale advanced AI infrastructure. Collaborate across functions to shape the engineering roadmap, ensuring delivery of scalable, fault-tolerant systems suppor...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$163K - $236K *

Deliver innovative solutions by leading complex, multi-disciplinary projects that drive operational productivity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely execution and fulfillment of...

1 week 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.