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 - $110K *

Pioneer cross-functional project management efforts, overseeing schedules, budgets, and successful delivery of internal products or systems through effective communication and collaboration across tea...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $130K *

Transform your career by leading application engineering and product management initiatives. Drive innovation in finance and corporate tech solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams to...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $130K *

Innovate in software development as you create, deploy, and manage robust applications, ensuring high availability and operational excellence through teamwork and technical expertise across multiple p...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Join us to design and develop robust backend services and APIs, contribute to architecture decisions, and mentor emerging talent while supporting full lifecycle delivery in an Agile environment focuse...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $95K *

Build your career as a Manufacturing Project Manager, overseeing engineering projects, leading diverse teams, and ensuring successful integration in technical environments. Bring your expertise to inn...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$127K - $251K *

Drive the development of a cutting-edge iMBSE platform by integrating AI with enterprise workflows. Collaborate to build secure full-stack applications, robust APIs, and mentor junior engineers in a d...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$163K - $237K *

Elevate project execution as a Technical Program Manager, leading complex initiatives across multiple teams. Leverage technical expertise to optimize delivery lifecycles, drive automation efforts, and...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Champion project implementation by managing resources and timelines, ensuring quality delivery to clients. Facilitate communication among stakeholders, drive continuous improvements, and handle multip...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$116K - $151K *

Transform engineering excellence by leading NPD and production activities. Drive product design improvements while mentoring a talented team to ensure effective manufacturing and customer satisfaction...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $130K *

Empower projects by overseeing onshore engineering efforts, managing resources, and ensuring quality execution while driving effective communication and collaboration across teams throughout the proje...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $288K *

Lead the charge in developing cutting-edge eCommerce services, ensuring performance, security, and user experience across platforms while mentoring engineers and innovating system architecture to enha...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's reshaping software development by leveraging agentic AI tools. Take charge of full-stack production applications, collaborating with engineers to enhance systems and deliver scalabl...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$231K - $331K *

Pioneer the development of innovative BIOS and diagnostics software for Cisco’s network infrastructure. Collaborate with a dynamic team to shape reliable solutions supporting AI and ML workloads, enha...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$120K - $150K *

Engineer and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines to enhance software delivery and deployment. Collaborate across teams, ensuring seamless integration and high availability of production systems while driv...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in delivering complex, cross-functional technical projects. Collaborate with diverse teams, manage risks, and align business objectives with technical execution for high-impact initiat...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $150K *

Transform your career by joining a dynamic team focused on developing and optimizing Data Governance applications, utilizing cutting-edge technologies to enhance investment strategies and deliver exce...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $100K *

Contribute to project execution and drive results by managing deliverables, analyzing data, and coordinating stakeholders in a dynamic environment. Support methodologies ensuring seamless governance a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Shape the future of strategic project execution by overseeing high-visibility initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, and leveraging your leadership skills to drive project success...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$180K *

Join a team that's responsible for delivering IT modernization solutions for Federal Government contracts. As a leader, you'll drive projects through their lifecycle and manage teams toward successful...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $140K *

Unlock potential by bridging product vision and tech execution, leveraging AI for enhanced planning, backlog refinement, and predictive delivery to improve project outcomes and stakeholder communicati...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Elevate your career by driving innovative data science solutions utilizing Python, machine learning, and AI. Collaborate on complex projects in a dynamic environment, leveraging extensive software eng...

Today

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $180K *

Empower our global program management capabilities by leading cross-functional teams, driving strategic alignment, and ensuring successful product execution across complex, multi-regional programs whi...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in managing complex, cross-functional programs, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products through strategic collaboration across global teams. Drive innovation, enhance team pe...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $130K *

Optimize the development of a cutting-edge Data Dictionary capability, enabling effective metadata management and seamless integration through collaboration with engineering teams in an Agile environm...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$154K - $212K *

Lead the charge in overseeing project development, resource management, and departmental budgets while driving innovation and ensuring compliance with industry standards for optimal organizational imp...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 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.