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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$155K - $205K *

Innovate reliable data workflows as a Software Engineer designing Apache Airflow pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance automation and system reliability in mission-critical env...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing diverse ship revitalization projects, ensuring timely, budget-compliant delivery while maintaining safety and brand standards. Collaborate with multi-departmental teams and...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Empower manufacturing excellence by leading continuous improvement initiatives, managing automation projects, and mentoring a skilled team to optimize processes and enhance productivity in a dynamic e...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $200K *

Champion excellence in delivering mission-critical data center construction projects. Lead concurrent projects, ensuring accountability for all aspects of delivery while mentoring teams and engaging w...

3 weeks ago

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

$150K - $200K *

Deliver excellence as a Senior Project Manager for high-value, concurrent data center projects. Lead from inception to completion while ensuring quality, safety, and adherence to schedules in a dynami...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and development of high-performance APIs, collaborating across departments to innovate and support various applications in the private aviation sector. Drive tec...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Pioneer excellence in mobile app development by leading a team of Android engineers, ensuring high quality and innovation while overseeing project architecture, integration, and continuous delivery th...

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6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by providing strategic leadership in electrical engineering, driving innovation and successful project execution while fostering a collaborative team environment and enhancing custome...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$123K - $190K *

Join a team that's redefining the future of military technology by designing and developing innovative command and control software for a range of cutting-edge DoD products, integrating seamlessly wit...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$123K - $190K *

Support the design, development, and testing of advanced command, control, and communications software by collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams in a dynamic technical environment...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading the development of innovative mechatronic systems. Own the end-to-end product lifecycle while merging hardware expertise with advanced software solutions to enhance smart t...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$105K - $243K *

Empower cross-functional programs to enhance secure product development and operations. Leverage your program management expertise to align engineering and business teams, ensuring effective communica...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$111K - $211K *

Join us to lead cross-functional programs focusing on secure software development, balancing operational execution with long-term planning, and enhancing collaboration across engineering and business...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$192K - $278K *

Lead the charge in managing complex, multi-disciplinary projects that integrate AI/ML technologies and creative initiatives, ensuring seamless communication across cross-functional teams to deliver im...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $150K *

Shape the future of prototype aircraft by leading end-to-end manufacturing processes, optimizing designs, and mentoring engineering teams to ensure precision and efficiency in assembly operations...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$295K - $345K *

Innovate by leading transformative developer productivity initiatives, setting the technical vision for scalable tools that enhance engineering workflows and experiences for over 2000 engineers, and h...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$231K - $378K *

Unlock potential by leading the architectural vision and strategy for software platforms that manage and optimize global physical infrastructure, driving scalability and efficiency in LinkedIn's infra...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $202K *

Collaborate with scrum teams to lead software development, ensuring high-quality implementation and architectural modernization of core product areas while mentoring team members and managing Agile pr...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Explore the forefront of AI integration, designing and optimizing production-grade systems that enhance customer experience with scalable, reliable, and secure solutions through innovative machine lea...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$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...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$90K - $110K *

Innovate solutions in packaging machinery as a key liaison, managing projects from inception to execution, ensuring customer satisfaction through collaboration with sales, engineering, and service tea...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $270K *

Shape the future of software development by joining a mission-driven team focused on building innovative solutions utilizing Java and cutting-edge technologies...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $270K *

Advance your career as a seasoned software engineer, driving impactful solutions in a focused team environment. Leverage your extensive experience in Java development and modern tools to tackle comple...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $202K *

Empower growth by leading a multidisciplinary mechanical engineering team, driving innovative design solutions for laser and gimbal systems while enhancing team capabilities and ensuring successful pr...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.