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 new this weekUpdated Apr 24, 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

$60k – $250k

Top Companies

Eldon Contracting Inc, IvoryCloud, Sky City Roofing, Slice Merchant Services, Leidos, Embraer +44 more

Job Types

96% Full Time, 2% Contract, 2% Internship

Top Locations

CA, Washington, Toronto, Tysons

Work Model

88% On-Site, 6% Remote, 6% Hybrid

Experience Levels

24% principal, 20% manager, 18% Lead

We found 6,820 director of engineering jobs currently hiring in locations including CA, Washington, Toronto. 50 new positions were added this week at companies like Eldon Contracting Inc, IvoryCloud, Sky City Roofing. Salaries range from $60k to $250k based on experience, location, and company size. Work arrangements include On-Site (88%), Remote (6%), Hybrid (6%). Top employers include Eldon Contracting Inc, IvoryCloud, Sky City Roofing and 47 other companies.

Companies Hiring for Director of Engineering Jobs

Eldon Contracting Inc1 job

IvoryCloud1 job

Sky City Roofing1 job

Slice Merchant Services1 job

Leidos1 job

Embraer1 job

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Career Path & Salary Progression

Lead

Salary varies

9 jobs

Staff

Salary varies

7 jobs

Director+

$176k–$242k

6 jobs

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