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 27, 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

$115k – $303k

Top Companies

Carvana, Later, Anduril Industries, Axon, Oscar, Techno Deviser +22 more

Job Types

88% Full Time, 8% Part Time, 4% Contract

Top Locations

Chicago, Illinois, New York, New York, Seattle, Washington, Boston, Massachusetts

Work Model

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

Experience Levels

32% Staff, 26% manager, 18% principal

We found 10,081 director of engineering jobs currently hiring in locations including Chicago, Illinois, New York, New York, Seattle, Washington. Salaries range from $115k to $303k based on experience, location, and company size. Work arrangements include On-Site (74%), Remote (16%), Hybrid (10%). Top employers include Carvana, Later, Anduril Industries and 25 other companies.

Companies Hiring for Director of Engineering Jobs

Carvana6 jobs

Later5 jobs

Anduril Industries4 jobs

Axon4 jobs

Oscar4 jobs

Techno Deviser3 jobs

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Career Path & Salary Progression

Lead

$115k–$130k

3 jobs

Staff

$179k–$230k

16 jobs

Director+

$172k–$248k

4 jobs

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