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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$60K - $160K *

Drive innovation in software development by creating scalable backend services and APIs using Go. Collaborate in a dynamic team environment, ensuring top quality and performance in solutions that impa...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$265K - $330K *

Join a dynamic team to lead e-commerce strategies, optimizing user experience and performance across multi-platform storefronts. You will drive innovation in technology and design, enhancing the fan j...

4 days 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

$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...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $230K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative solutions, collaborating across teams, and leading technical strategies to enhance engineering capabilities and product delivery in a fast-paced environment...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $230K *

Shape the future of software development by leading innovative strategies, enhancing existing systems, and mentoring teams to achieve excellence in availability and incident management across technica...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$113K - $200K *

Engage in integral software integration for mission systems, leading development from design through automation tooling. Collaborate in a dynamic team to ensure functionalities are aligned with warfig...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$190K - $225K *

Join a hands-on leadership role at the convergence of robotics, AI, and user experience, guiding a team to develop web and mobile applications that connect users with complex robotic systems and imple...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $140K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team where you'll design, develop, and maintain software solutions. Collaborate across functions and lead with your expertise while mentoring peers in a supportive, inn...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to provide O&M support for Aruba Wi-Fi systems, tackle complex technical issues, ensure cybersecurity compliance, and enhance network performance while collaborating on engineering...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$405K - $485K *

Transform user interactions by leading a team to create innovative, high-quality consumer-facing AI applications across web, mobile, and desktop platforms. Drive technical vision and execute with exce...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$405K - $485K *

Elevate user interactions by leading the UI engineering teams for consumer-facing AI applications. Shape architecture, drive technical vision, and mentor talent in a fast-paced environment where innov...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$85K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading complex engineering projects from inception to completion, ensuring successful delivery within budget and schedule while collaborating across teams to enhance aerospace sol...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $160K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of cybersecurity solutions. As a Principal Product Manager, you'll drive innovative offerings, serving diverse market segments while leveraging your extensive exp...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$345K - $399K *

Lead and innovate in age assurance technology, overseeing scalable ML systems and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and user safety solutions that enhance global access an...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $140K *

Partner with us to lead the technical execution and delivery of complex enterprise-scale customer implementations, ensuring solutions are sound, scalable, and operationally ready while collaborating c...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Empower the evolution of cybersecurity solutions, driving impactful innovations and managing product offerings to meet critical market demands and advance defensive strategies across multiple sectors...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $173K *

Lead the charge in optimizing warehouse technology and logistics automation, overseeing projects from concept to implementation. Collaborate with multifunctional teams to drive efficiency and ensure c...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Develop mission-critical applications integrating data and automation. Collaborate with diverse teams to create user-focused interfaces and robust backend services using React and Java/Spring framewor...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $140K *

Drive your career forward by building and maintaining scalable, secure platforms for cutting-edge cyberspace operations, enhancing flexibility and productivity while managing complex infrastructures a...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's developing cutting-edge solutions for Software Defined Vehicles, where you'll design and maintain high-performance distributed systems, tackle complex challenges, and play a crucial...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $225K *

Elevate engineering innovation through AI by developing cutting-edge ML models that transform engineering processes at a fast-paced aerospace company. Collaborate with diverse teams to build intellige...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$185K - $210K *

Transform civil engineering efficiency by leading the development of AI-driven design automation tools. Collaborate directly with design teams to streamline workflows, enhance project delivery, and dr...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $130K *

Pioneer organization-wide transformation programs by leading cross-functional initiatives to enhance processes and systems, driving measurable efficiency gains while aligning with corporate strategies...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $220K *

Elevate our AI initiatives by driving strategy and execution for enterprise-scale products, coordinating cross-functional teams to enhance model performance and customer outcomes, while managing high...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 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.