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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$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in designing robust electrical systems for AI training campuses, ensuring high-capacity power scalability and engineering compliance while collaborating with diverse teams to drive inn...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$127K - $159K *

Lead software release management efforts across product lines, guiding teams in operational excellence, defect management, and cross-functional collaboration. Drive process improvements and mentor tal...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Drive user engagement by developing intuitive Android applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable features that enhance financial experiences for users, contributing to i...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$163K - $281K *

Grow your career with our innovative program management team, focusing on space operations. You'll oversee mission-critical system development and ensure alignment across multiple programs to enhance...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$108K - $130K *

Lead and develop a dynamic software engineering team, ensuring technology solutions align with business needs while driving continuous improvement in processes and culture...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Champion quality assurance by designing automated testing solutions, enhancing product integrity, and reducing release cycles. Collaborate closely with teams to establish best practices and leverage A...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$153K - $205K *

Tackle software architecture, design, and deployment in an agile setting. Mentor teams while developing modern applications using .Net and Python, ensuring high performance and scalability across dist...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive systems engineering excellence through all lifecycle phases, ensuring technical integrity and quality in deliverables, while collaborating with government and project personnel to tackle complex...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$147K - $210K *

Contribute to building autonomous, compliant AI workflows while optimizing distributed systems and advanced telemetry tools. Engage in developing large-scale infrastructure with a focus on transparenc...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$198K - $326K *

Optimize AI evaluation at scale by architecting systems that ensure quality and performance. Lead innovation in data infrastructure and machine learning integration, while mentoring engineers and driv...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$198K - $326K *

Drive the architecture and execution of a groundbreaking AI evaluation platform, ensuring high quality and safety in AI systems through innovative design and technology integration, while collaboratin...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$198K - $326K *

Drive the design and optimization of large-scale AI serving infrastructure, enhancing model performance across systems. Collaborate with teams to innovate solutions that boost efficiency, cost, and sc...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$221K - $387K *

Lead a dynamic engineering team to build scalable AI-powered software solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, shape technical strategy, and cultivate a high-performance culture whil...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$192K - $278K *

Accelerate progress at managing complex, high-impact programs across teams, ensuring alignment and on-time delivery. Leverage technical expertise to drive security and AI initiatives within a collabor...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in managing construction project deployments, overseeing teams, financials, and compliance while ensuring timely, budget-sensitive delivery aligned with corporate standards and client...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$145K - $175K *

Advance your career with a pivotal role in designing and implementing software solutions, driving product innovation and strategy, and collaborating across teams for optimal application performance in...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$190K - $235K *

Lead the transformation of AI and software engineering delivery into a scalable, disciplined capability. Collaborate across teams to establish engineering standards, ensure production readiness, and a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$83K - $143K *

Grow your career with an engineering management role leading a team that develops manufacturing-ready packages for Protection & Automation panels, enhancing efficiency and quality through digital proc...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Empower project success by steering interdisciplinary teams through product execution, focusing on seamless integration and delivery of innovative power conversion solutions. Leverage leadership to en...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$177K - $203K *

Champion product development for bits-to-ground communications, driving innovation in RF and optical links, simulation tools, and test infrastructure through cross-functional collaboration and strateg...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your skills by owning software design, development, and testing for a next-gen CMMS platform. Collaborate with a dynamic AI-native team, ensuring end-to-end solutions in a high-ownership envir...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your potential as a software engineer, owning end-to-end development of innovative applications for our AI-driven CMMS. Collaborate with a talented team to enhance infrastructure operations wit...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$101K - $163K *

Advance transformation efforts at scale, driving impactful enterprise programs. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance DevOps practices, governance, and service ownership for measurable operational...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$131K - $181K *

Shape the future of marketing technology by leading initiatives that enhance Salesforce and data integrations. Drive transformative projects from design to deployment, collaborating with cross-functio...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$146K - $219K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of systems engineering by leading talented Cyber Software Engineers. Empower innovation across diverse intelligence domains while ensuring efficiency in engineeri...

2 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.