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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$100K - $120K *

Transform your career by developing innovative software solutions that enhance efficiency for stakeholders while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating across global teams to meet evolving busin...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$253K - $379K *

Transform the future of autonomy systems by leading cross-functional collaboration, defining requirements, and ensuring robust safety architecture for next-gen L3/L2+ vehicles. Join us to shape the ev...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$253K - $379K *

Elevate the next generation of autonomous vehicle systems by defining requirements, collaborating on architecture, and ensuring safety. Contribute your expertise to high-level systems engineering and...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$253K - $379K *

Accelerate progress at developing next-gen autonomy systems, leading hardware/software architecture, defining requirements, and ensuring compliance with functional safety standards while collaborating...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$260K - $400K *

Champion the technical pre-sales journey by driving AI dataset solutions for top labs. Build demo libraries, establish standards, and convert opportunities into revenue while collaborating with R&D an...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$143K - $169K *

Lead, develop, and optimize a talented software engineering team to create innovative technical products, removing organizational obstacles, and fostering a culture of engineering excellence and empow...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$143K - $169K *

Empower teams by blending technical expertise and strategic vision to drive product innovation, cultivate talent, and enhance organizational effectiveness through agile methodologies and stakeholder c...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$143K - $169K *

Accelerate innovation by leading software engineering teams, driving technical excellence, and cultivating talent to deliver impactful solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance product stra...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $122K *

Lead the charge in project management for Insights & Data, coordinating teams, ensuring delivery alignment, and fostering partnerships to achieve project goals in dynamic environments...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $150K *

Transform your career by leading quality engineering initiatives, driving automation, and championing modern practices in a collaborative environment. Manage a talented team to enhance software qualit...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $175K *

Discover a dynamic team that creates and enhances complex software systems, tackling multi-domain security challenges and delivering innovative solutions for data analytics and real-time applications...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$105K - $175K *

Engineer innovative software solutions to tackle complex data and analytics challenges. Collaborate with teams to design, develop, and refine systems that enhance operational performance while ensurin...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$151K - $204K *

Manage a skilled engineering team in EO/IR technology, driving specialized projects and fostering partnerships while overseeing technical development and promoting a professional growth environment...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$151K - $204K *

Lead and manage a team in developing advanced electro-optic and infrared systems. Oversee technical projects, and foster strong relationships with partners and stakeholders while driving innovation in...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to lead projects in U.S. Navy inertial navigation systems, ensuring timely execution and operational support. Drive engineering initiatives for both legacy and next-generation tech...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $135K *

Engineer and implement AI-driven solutions that enhance client transformation projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable systems, ensuring high-quality deliverables in cloud...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$231K - $323K *

Lead transformative AI initiatives by architecting scalable systems, enhancing customer service via intelligent agents, and mentoring engineering talent to achieve operational excellence and innovatio...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Lead program execution and customer engagement, ensuring satisfaction and compliance while driving performance improvements, risk management, and P&L oversight across multi-disciplinary teams and inte...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $137K *

Develop high-performance embedded software on Linux for advanced optical transport solutions. Collaborate globally to enhance product quality and contribute throughout the software lifecycle, impactin...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$85K - $137K *

Innovate embedded software solutions in C for high-performance networking. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product capabilities in optical transport and switching technology, impact...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$140K - $210K *

Empower a high-performance engineering team, driving technical excellence and project success while mentoring talent to achieve individual career aspirations and meet company objectives...

3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $150K *

Transform your career as a Lead Software Engineer, driving innovation in automation and AI. Leverage your expertise to design, develop, and maintain high-performance applications while leading impactf...

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4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Transform the future of IoT and cloud tech by developing scalable, high-performance distributed systems. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance cloud platforms and drive innovations within next-gen...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$119K - $187K *

Build a robust Privileged Access Management (PAM) strategy while leading engineering teams to innovate automation and security compliance for enterprise-wide privileged access solutions. Drive moderni...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in building innovative security solutions by marrying deep product insights with technical expertise. Collaborate closely with customers to drive product development and tackle real-wo...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.