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 22, 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

$88k – $281k

Top Companies

Inovalon, Mozilla, Life360, Movable Ink, GlossGenius, Versaterm Inc. +35 more

Job Types

92% Full Time, 6% Contract, 2% Internship

Top Locations

Washington, CA, McLean, Fall River

Work Model

64% On-Site, 30% Remote, 6% Hybrid

Experience Levels

38% manager, 20% Staff, 16% Lead

We found 10,081 director of engineering jobs currently hiring in locations including Washington, CA, McLean. Salaries range from $88k to $281k based on experience, location, and company size. Work arrangements include On-Site (64%), Remote (30%), Hybrid (6%). Top employers include Inovalon, Mozilla, Life360 and 38 other companies.

Companies Hiring for Director of Engineering Jobs

Inovalon3 jobs

Mozilla3 jobs

Life3602 jobs

Movable Ink2 jobs

GlossGenius2 jobs

Versaterm Inc.2 jobs

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Career Path & Salary Progression

Lead

$127k–$180k

8 jobs

Staff

$190k–$281k

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Salary varies

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