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

$60k – $271k

Top Companies

Bank of Montreal, Oracle, Skyward Wildfire Technologies, Royal Bank of Canada, Northrop Grumman, Capital One Financial Corporation +38 more

Job Types

96% Full Time, 2% Contract, 2% Part Time

Top Locations

CA, Washington, District of Columbia, Toronto, Ontario, California, Chantilly

Work Model

86% On-Site, 10% Hybrid, 4% Remote

Experience Levels

26% manager, 24% Lead, 24% Staff

We found 1,428 software engineering manager jobs currently hiring in locations including CA, Washington, District of Columbia, Toronto, Ontario, California. Salaries range from $60k to $271k based on experience, location, and company size. Work arrangements include On-Site (86%), Hybrid (10%), Remote (4%). Top employers include Bank of Montreal, Oracle, Skyward Wildfire Technologies and 41 other companies.

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