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 - $120K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in technology solutions across global markets, leveraging cutting-edge tools to solve complex challenges and deliver impactful results for Fortune 500 partners. Y...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$192K - $269K *

Elevate our centralized release capabilities by leading strategy, execution, and a high-performing engineering team. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to streamline workflows, enhance reliabi...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining product development and execution processes. As a key player, you'll lead program architecture, enhance release cycles, and enable cross-functional teams to collaborate e...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K *

Lead and innovate AI-powered software solutions by architecting, coding, and defining technical patterns for engineering teams, ensuring high quality and reliability while mentoring peers and enhancin...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $110K *

Optimize software solutions in automatic transmissions, leading design and testing efforts to ensure high-quality deliverables. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance user experiences and meet stri...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$198K - $326K *

Join a team that's transforming developer experience by building scalable infrastructure, enhancing productivity, and mentoring engineers. Drive strategic investments and improve development processes...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of technical project management, leading complex teams and driving innovative solutions to meet agency requirements while ensuring timely delivery of software solu...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$108K - $163K *

Empower your career by leading agile, cross-functional teams in a dynamic role focused on product development, ensuring quality, compliance, and business alignment for innovative solutions across vari...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Deliver strategic engineering leadership for large-form manufacturing startup, optimizing production systems and processes while enhancing team performance and continuous improvement across operations...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $200K *

Empower our software engineering teams by leading strategic initiatives, enhancing organizational capabilities, and ensuring high-quality, scalable solutions while actively shaping technical direction...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in architecting a multi-stream AI product program, enhancing processes and visibility. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and executives to streamline releases, manage dependencie...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $160K *

Lead the transformation of AI product experiences by architecting and coordinating multifaceted programs. Engage cross-functional teams to ensure clarity, enhance quality, and accelerate product deliv...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $140K *

Collaborate to enhance vehicle communication by integrating vehicle interfaces through C++ code generation, ensuring high-quality message handling and reducing integration friction while supporting a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $130K *

Elevate vehicle communication systems by integrating interface definitions, ensuring robust C++ code quality, and optimizing internal workflows. Collaborate across teams to enhance message handling an...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$130K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to drive architecture and deployment of advanced robotics software. You'll play a crucial role in turning prototypes into production-ready systems, collaborating with senior leader...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Engineer the future of automotive software by developing quality gates and automation tools that enhance controller build processes while collaborating with diverse teams to align on key standards and...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $120K *

Innovate within a dynamic team to implement quality checks and develop automation scripts for vehicle software systems, ensuring compliance with SDV architectures and enhancing tooling processes for e...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$134K - $223K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of turbine controls by managing product strategy and development. Leverage your technical skills and market insight to innovate and enhance embedded systems for o...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$134K - $223K *

Transform turbine control software management by leading the product lifecycle. Collaborate cross-functionally to innovate solutions and drive product differentiation strategy, ensuring competitive re...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$207K - $300K *

Shape the future of software solutions by leading technical innovation, guiding teams through project management, and ensuring robust product delivery in a collaborative environment to achieve strateg...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Champion technical project management excellence by leading IT initiatives for the Transportation Security Administration, ensuring successful delivery through agile methodologies and cross-functional...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $150K *

Optimize Planet's core infrastructure to support engineering teams with secure, scalable solutions. Collaborate closely on modernizing cloud-native platforms, enhancing developer experience, and impro...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$127K - $180K *

Transform the core infrastructure of a cutting-edge platform that empowers engineering teams to deploy and scale services seamlessly. Collaborate to enhance observability and reliability while driving...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Lead the charge in developing cross-functional engineering teams to optimize CI/CD practices, security integration, and operational excellence, enabling reliable software delivery in mission-critical...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Shape AI solutions by designing and building core systems that power our platform. Collaborate across the stack to enhance performance and reliability, while driving significant architecture decisions...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information 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.