What does a director of engineering do?

A director of engineering sets technical direction across teams, drives architectural decisions, mentors senior engineers, and often represents the engineering organization in cross-functional strategy discussions.

What is the salary for a director of engineering?

Total compensation for director of engineering roles ranges from $200k to $350k+, including base salary, equity, and bonuses. FAANG and top startups pay at the upper end.

How do I become a director of engineering?

Build a track record of leading high-impact projects, develop deep expertise in a domain, contribute to org-wide technical strategy, and demonstrate influence beyond your immediate team.

6,820+ Jobs50 added todayUpdated Apr 23, 2026

Director of Engineering Jobs

Director of Engineering roles represent the top of the individual contributor or management ladder. These positions combine deep technical expertise with organizational influence, commanding $200k–$350k+ in total compensation at leading tech companies.

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Salary Range

$18k – $228k

Top Companies

Carvana, Domino's, ServiceNow, Databricks, MongoDB, Zscaler +4 more

Job Types

84% Full Time, 16% Part Time

Top Locations

Houston, Chesapeake, Rocklin, San Antonio

Work Model

96% On-Site, 4% Remote

Experience Levels

82% principal, 6% manager, 4% Staff

We found 6,820 director of engineering jobs currently hiring in locations including Houston, Chesapeake, Rocklin. 50 new positions were added this week at companies like ServiceNow, MongoDB, Zscaler. Salaries range from $18k to $228k based on experience, location, and company size. Work arrangements include On-Site (96%), Remote (4%). Top employers include Carvana, Domino's, ServiceNow and 7 other companies.

Companies Hiring for Director of Engineering Jobs

Carvana27 jobs

Domino's13 jobs

ServiceNow2 jobs

Databricks2 jobs

MongoDB1 job

Zscaler1 job

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Staff Product Manager, Course Experience

State Inspection Line Lead

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Director of Strategic Accounts, Eastern U.S.

Assistant Manager (01432) - 6803 Southside Dr.

Domino's Shift Leader - North Everett 7134

Assistant General Manager (05118) - 5618 Hallandale Beach Blvd $18.50/hr.

General Manager (04209) - 450 Battlefield Blvd S - $58,000-$60,000/year + Bonus!

Domino's Shift Leader - Snohomish (7161)

General Manager(04212) - 1011 Eden Way N -$58,00-$60,000/year + Bonus!

Assistant General Manager (05079) - 1401 N Palm Ave $18.50/hr.

General Manager (04207) - 745 N Battlefield Blvd - $58,000-$60,000/year + Bonus!

General Manager (08089) 3501 Holland Rd Virginia Beach - $58,000-$60,000/year + Bonus

Assistant General Manager (04310) / $20 per hour

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