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.

10,081+ JobsUpdated May 26, 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

$31k – $270k

Top Companies

CVS Health, Zoo Media, Société Générale, SIIA, Alleguard, nTech Solutions +40 more

Job Types

92% Full Time, 8% Contract

Top Locations

Washington, CA, McLean, Los Angeles, California

Work Model

74% On-Site, 16% Hybrid, 10% Remote

Experience Levels

24% principal, 22% manager, 18% Staff

We found 10,081 director of engineering jobs currently hiring in locations including Washington, CA, McLean. Salaries range from $31k to $270k based on experience, location, and company size. Work arrangements include On-Site (74%), Hybrid (16%), Remote (10%). Top employers include CVS Health, Zoo Media, Société Générale and 43 other companies.

Companies Hiring for Director of Engineering Jobs

CVS Health2 jobs

Zoo Media2 jobs

Société Générale2 jobs

SIIA2 jobs

Alleguard1 job

nTech Solutions1 job

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Career Path & Salary Progression

Lead

$42k–$68k

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Staff

$75k–$183k

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Director+

Salary varies

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