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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$405K - $485K *

Engage a team of engineers to prototype and launch cutting-edge AI cybersecurity products. You’ll set technical direction, facilitate collaboration, and drive innovation from research to deployment, e...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $180K *

Drive success by managing complex engineering programs in defense and commercial sectors. Oversee design, execution, and budget performance while leading cross-functional teams to transition innovativ...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $175K *

Accelerate progress at vehicle autonomy by designing, testing, and integrating mission-critical software systems for flight systems and simulations, ensuring collaboration across engineering teams to...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$405K - $485K *

Join our team to lead engineering efforts in building innovative AI-driven cybersecurity products. Drive research, prototype development, and customer engagement while nurturing a high-performing team...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that leads engineering efforts for a major mining project. Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage project deliverables, and foster client relationships while ensuring quality and safet...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$115K - $173K *

Lead logistics automation projects from conception to implementation, enhancing factory efficiency through innovative solutions. Collaborate across teams, manage technology integration, and mitigate r...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$148K - $306K *

Drive innovative solutions by leading comprehensive systems engineering efforts. Translate requirements into optimal designs while ensuring seamless integration and compliance through collaboration an...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $180K *

Drive engineering programs to ensure timely delivery and budget adherence in defense and commercial sectors, overseeing lifecycle phases from prototype to production for advanced autonomous systems...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$113K - $200K *

Champion innovative ground software solutions by leading a SAFE Agile team focused on OPIR programs. Drive collaboration, execution, and team growth while adapting to evolving technical demands in a r...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $110K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing cutting-edge embedded software solutions for safety-critical applications, while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating across disciplines to delive...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $270K *

Empower innovation by leading the design and development of scalable software solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape the technical vision and mentor engineers in best practices, e...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Drive innovative software solutions by developing Java applications, managing CI/CD pipelines, and deploying containerized apps in Kubernetes. Collaborate with teams to enhance capabilities and suppor...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Lead complex projects to success by managing scope, budgets, and timelines. Collaborate with stakeholders and technical teams to ensure alignment on requirements. Utilize project management tools for...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Optimize technical leadership as you drive architecture and delivery across fleetwide systems, mentor engineers, and ensure robust platform operations while collaborating with cross-functional teams...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$127K - $172K *

Join a team that's driving innovation by managing and delivering large-scale software projects. Utilize your technical expertise to lead cross-functional teams, ensuring successful development and imp...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Lead a high-performing software engineering team to deliver innovative solutions, oversee the software development lifecycle, implement Agile methodologies, and ensure software excellence through adva...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead a software engineering team to design, develop, and deliver innovative solutions. Drive project efficiency through Agile practices and mentor members while overseeing the full software developmen...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Join us to lead a team in delivering top-notch Brake Controls software and vehicle applications, ensuring timely and defect-free program execution while collaborating with customers and internal teams...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in shaping technical direction and architecture for fleetwide systems. Mentor engineers, drive key initiatives, and ensure production reliability while collaborating across teams to de...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Engineer high-performance embedded flight software for advanced missile systems. Lead software design and integration while collaborating with a multi-site team. Ensure reliability and accuracy in rea...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$500K+*

Elevate your career by leading the SRE team to set reliability standards and optimize infrastructure across a rapidly changing environment, leveraging AI for enhanced operation efficiencies and cross...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$122K - $183K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative automation systems that enhance medical device manufacturing. Manage a skilled team in optimizing instrumentation and controls to ensure high-quality product a...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $130K *

Join an adaptive engineering team to lead and manage mechanical and process design projects across diverse industries, mentoring engineers and driving client engagement from concept through constructi...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $230K *

Collaborate with engineers to innovate systems, enhance performance, and lead technical strategies. Drive the development of new solutions and mentor teams to improve software delivery in a dynamic, f...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $120K *

Discover an opportunity to develop key software solutions that support military operations and national security, collaborating with experts in diverse environments to enhance critical defense capabil...

4 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.