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 13, 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

$66k – $303k

Top Companies

Domino's, Carvana, Oscar, Anduril Industries, Reddit, Luminate +15 more

Job Types

88% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 2% Contract

Top Locations

New York, New York, Plainfield, Houston, Las Vegas

Work Model

90% On-Site, 6% Hybrid, 4% Remote

Experience Levels

54% principal, 24% Staff, 14% manager

We found 10,081 director of engineering jobs currently hiring in locations including New York, New York, Plainfield, Houston. Salaries range from $66k to $303k based on experience, location, and company size. Work arrangements include On-Site (90%), Hybrid (6%), Remote (4%). Top employers include Domino's, Carvana, Oscar and 18 other companies.

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Domino's20 jobs

Carvana9 jobs

Oscar2 jobs

Anduril Industries2 jobs

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Luminate1 job

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