What does a engineering manager do?

A engineering manager 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 engineering manager?

Total compensation for engineering manager roles ranges from $170k to $280k+, including base salary, equity, and bonuses. FAANG and top startups pay at the upper end.

How do I become a engineering manager?

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.

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Engineering Manager roles represent the top of the individual contributor or management ladder. These positions combine deep technical expertise with organizational influence, commanding $170k–$280k+ in total compensation at leading tech companies.

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Salary Range

$85k – $254k

Top Companies

EY, Capital One, Royal Bank of Canada, Raytheon, The Cadillac Fairview Corporation Ltd, Palo Alto Networks, Inc. +34 more

Job Types

92% Full Time, 8% Contract

Top Locations

CA, Toronto, Ontario, McLean, Seattle, Washington

Work Model

82% On-Site, 14% Hybrid, 4% Remote

Experience Levels

28% manager, 24% principal, 22% Lead

We found 1,428 software engineering manager jobs currently hiring in locations including CA, Toronto, Ontario, McLean. Salaries range from $85k to $254k based on experience, location, and company size. Work arrangements include On-Site (82%), Hybrid (14%), Remote (4%). Top employers include EY, Capital One, Royal Bank of Canada and 37 other companies.

Companies Hiring for Software Engineering Manager Jobs

EY3 jobs

Capital One3 jobs

Royal Bank of Canada2 jobs

Raytheon2 jobs

The Cadillac Fairview Corporation Ltd2 jobs

Palo Alto Networks, Inc.2 jobs

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Career Path & Salary Progression

Lead

$119k–$206k

11 jobs

Staff

$170k–$230k

9 jobs

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