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Director of Engineering for Search & Discovery at ezCater, overseeing site search and discovery engine transformation. Leading a team to enhance core user experience with AI-driven recommendations.

Microservices

Director of Engineering

Yesterday

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Convoso

201 - 500

🤝 B2B

Director of Engineering responsible for directing engineering teams at Convoso's AI-powered contact center platform. Managing software delivery, quality, and team development with a focus on operational excellence.

Yesterday

Job not on LinkedIn

Director of Engineering Excellence at ExtendAg leading software engineering transformation for product delivery and customer value. Overseeing development, QA processes, and engineering standards in a SaaS environment.

SDLC

Senior Engineering Manager

Yesterday

Job not on LinkedIn

Senior Engineering Manager overseeing agile delivery teams and coaching development talent. Working remotely in Colombia or Costa Rica, fostering technical direction and innovation.

🗣️🇪🇸 Spanish Required

JavaScript

Node.js

Postgres

React

2 days ago

Job not on LinkedIn

Wolf Games

11 - 50

Director of Engineering for creative automation at Wolf Games leading multidisciplinary teams. Responsible for systems architecture and overseeing cloud operations for live games.

AWS

Cloud

Google Cloud Platform

JavaScript

Kubernetes

Next.js

Node.js

React

Terraform

TypeScript

Director of Engineering

2 days ago

Job not on LinkedIn

Director of Engineering overseeing full SDLC at Backcountry, handling software engineering leadership in eCommerce. Leading teams and ensuring high quality deliverables across projects.

🌵 Arizona – Remote

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🐊 Florida – Remote

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+15 more states

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💰 Venture Round on 2019-01

⏰ Full Time

🔴 Lead

🖥 Software Engineer

SDLC

Director of Engineering

2 days ago

Job not on LinkedIn

Director of Engineering leading software engineering teams at Business Wire, focusing on technology transformation and project management.

AWS

JavaScript

Node.js

Python

SDLC

TypeScript

Head of Engineering

2 days ago

Job not on LinkedIn

Leading the engineering department for Wonderschool, a company focused on educational solutions.

Engineering Manager

2 days ago

Job not on LinkedIn

Engineering Manager at Vantage leading a team focused on backend platforms and data pipelines. Drive development, reliability, and collaboration with the Site Reliability Engineering team.

AWS

Azure

Cloud

ETL

SDLC

Engineering Director

2 days ago

Job not on LinkedIn

Director of Engineering at Mob Entertainment leading technical vision and engineering excellence for high-quality interactive experiences in gaming.

Senior Manager, Engineering

3 days ago

Job not on LinkedIn

Senior Engineering Manager leading data platform team at Splice. Collaborating with cross-functional leaders to ensure data ecosystem supports business goals.

3 days ago

Head of Engineering leading teams at C-MORE's AI-native platform. Overseeing architecture, engineering excellence, and high-quality delivery across multiple teams.

Cloud

Distributed Systems

Docker

Kubernetes

Microservices

Head of Engineering

3 days ago

Job not on LinkedIn

Head of Engineering at P2P.org leading software development for high-performance yield generation platform. Overseeing design and implementation of blockchain products while managing technical teams.

Cloud

Web3

Director – Engineering

6 days ago

Job not on LinkedIn

Director of Engineering at HarmonyCares providing support for clinical and operational teams. Leading technology strategy and building full-stack engineering teams to enhance patient care.

Azure

Cloud

JavaScript

Python

React

React Native

November 28

Engineering Manager at Paddle leading a team in SaaS payments infrastructure development. Focus on mentoring engineers and driving product innovation through technical direction and collaboration.

Director of Engineering

November 26

Job not on LinkedIn

Director of Engineering overseeing UpTogether’s tech infrastructure and leading a team. Collaborating cross-functionally and mentoring engineers in a mission-driven organization.

AWS

Cloud

Microservices

Director of Development

November 26

Job not on LinkedIn

Development Director leading and expanding fundraising for United We Dream, focusing on stability and growth. Managing the development team and cultivating donor relationships essential for organizational sustainability.

🌵 Arizona – Remote

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🏄 California – Remote

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+12 more states

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💵 $115k - $135k / year

⏰ Full Time

🔴 Lead

👔 Director

November 25

Job not on LinkedIn

Director of Engineering leading Ecommerce and OMS implementation for Warner Music Group. Responsible for solution architecture, team management, and technical strategy in a global music company.

Head of Engineering

November 25

Job not on LinkedIn

Head of Engineering at MoldCo, leading the technology strategy for healthcare innovation. Overseeing code quality, system design, and team development in a mission-driven environment.

JavaScript

Next.js

November 22

Job not on LinkedIn

Director of Engineering leading a high-impact team at Fanatics Betting & Gaming. Focusing on developing innovative technologies for next-generation fan experiences.

AWS

Azure

Cloud

Google Cloud Platform

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Top Companies Hiring Remote Directors of Engineering

AI Fund

Artificial Intelligence • B2B • Venture Capital

11 - 50

Job Openings

Arrow Components

10,000+ employees

Job Openings

Ashby

51 - 200

Job Openings

Confluent

Artificial Intelligence • SaaS • Cloud Computing

1001 - 5000

💰 Secondary Market on 2021-06

Job Openings

CrowdStrike

Cybersecurity • SaaS • Artificial Intelligence

5001 - 10000

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Remote director of engineering salary expectations

The average salary for remote directors of engineering is $228,540 per year. This is based on data from 285 job openings. Our advanced AI searches the internet for remote job openings and posts them on our website. We use the salary data from these job postings to calculate salary expectations.

Below is a breakdown of salary data by years of experience:

ExperienceNumber of roles analyzedAverage Salary

🟠 Senior Director of Engineering (5-9 yrs)

22$237,815

🔴 Lead Director of Engineering (10+ yrs)

263$227,764

How long does it take for companies to hire a remote director of engineering?

We analyzed 229 job listings in the last year and found it takes about 53 days for employers to close a job opening.

The most in-demand skills for directors of engineering

We reviewed 285 job postings and found the top 10 skills employers are asking for most often are:

Agile28.4%
Software engineering28.4%
Aws24.3%
Ci/cd24.3%
Python23.0%
Project management21.6%
Software development21.6%
Team leadership18.9%
Architecture16.2%
Team management14.9%

Frequently asked questions

You need strong leadership and technical skills, proficiency in software development and architecture, expertise in project management, and excellent communication abilities. Familiarity with agile methodologies and remote team management is also crucial.

Typically, you need a degree in computer science or engineering, along with extensive experience in software development and team management. Proven leadership experience and a strong technical background are often more important than formal qualifications.

Responsibilities include leading engineering teams, overseeing project development, implementing best practices in coding and architecture, collaborating with other departments, and ensuring timely delivery of projects while maintaining quality standards.

Benefits include flexible working hours, the ability to work from any location, access to a diverse talent pool, often higher salaries, and enhanced work-life balance compared to traditional office roles.

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