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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$110K - $130K *

Pioneer the delivery of impactful full-stack applications as a technical leader, driving architecture and strategic initiatives within your product domain while mentoring engineers and ensuring high o...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock innovative solutions as you design, develop, and support software for autonomous aircraft systems, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to drive reliability and scalability of oper...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Optimize software solutions for manufacturing automation through innovative systems design, integration, and deployment. Contribute significantly to engineering projects by leveraging expertise in sof...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead a team of Software Engineers in software development for diverse products. Oversee design, coordinate activities, ensure project goals are met, and foster a collaborative environment through ment...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Deliver exceptional project management for high-value construction projects, ensuring adherence to quality, safety, and budgetary standards while fostering effective communication among stakeholders t...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$140K - $165K *

Transform integration of AI/ML models with physical systems. Own the full stack from fieldbus communication to real-time control, ensuring robust software underpins hardware performance...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$115K - $162K *

Lead the charge in modernizing legacy systems with AI-driven architecture, ensuring technical excellence. Guide a team in integrating innovative tools while aligning with strategic business goals to e...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $162K *

Lead modernization efforts for legacy systems towards an AI-first architecture. Manage technical roadmap and the team's development processes while leveraging cutting-edge AI development tooling to dr...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $162K *

Join us to lead modernization initiatives, bridging legacy systems with AI architecture. Drive efforts in application development while mentoring a programming team to enhance delivery and efficiency...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $162K *

Join a team that's transforming legacy systems into an AI-first architecture, leading modernization efforts, fostering technical excellence, and collaborating across engineering teams to enhance appli...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Unlock your leadership potential by guiding product engineers in creating exceptional developer experiences. This role blends technical expertise and product vision, enabling you to drive impactful in...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by joining our team as you design and build low-latency fraud prevention systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate solutions in a cloud environment while shaping...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of digital banking by designing and operating scalable, reliable fraud prevention services. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive innovation and modernize systems while ensuring sec...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by designing and operating low-latency fraud prevention services at scale, improving system reliability, efficiency, and fostering innovation through AI and modern engineering practic...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$161K - $241K *

Lead cross-functional teams in software development, ensuring on-time delivery and quality in embedded systems while fostering career growth for team members. Provide strategic direction and manage ri...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$350K - $475K *

Unlock the potential of AI in software development. Collaborate with teams to create innovative tools that enhance coding productivity while maintaining high code quality across the organization...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $205K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of autonomous systems to monitor satellites. As an Engineering Manager, you'll lead software development efforts to ensure operational excellence while fostering...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $202K *

Take ownership of quality engineering initiatives by driving the strategy, governance, and enterprise adoption of automated testing platforms. Collaborate across teams to enhance quality assurance in...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$96K - $136K *

Lead the future of engineering by guiding a dynamic team in delivering innovative digital insurance solutions, ensuring quality and compliance while leveraging AI for enhanced productivity and custome...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$169K - $253K *

Drive engineering excellence by leading multi-disciplinary teams to ensure successful program execution, cost management, and alignment with technical objectives across diverse projects while maintain...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Architect innovative software solutions within an Agile team, leading the modernization of enterprise systems with .NET Core and driving the transition to a cloud-first architecture. Take charge of cr...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Elevate AI applications by designing and building interface services and agentic systems. This role requires end-to-end ownership of AI products, combining engineering expertise with client collaborat...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by enhancing build and delivery systems across diverse products. Collaborate with teams to drive efficiencies, support CI/CD pipelines, and implement modern tooling strategies whil...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$151K - $222K *

Pioneer the architectural direction and engineering for secure identity solutions while leading cross-functional teams. Dive into SSO development, establish AI practices, and mentor engineers for exce...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$151K - $222K *

Innovate the technical framework for identity solutions, defining architecture, leading SSO services development, and fostering cross-team collaboration to elevate engineering standards in secure envi...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 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.