Occupation
Engineering Manager
An Engineering Manager leads a team of engineers, most commonly in software or technology companies, balancing people management with technical oversight of products and systems. The role combines team leadership and mentorship with steering the software development lifecycle, running agile/scrum methodology ceremonies, and making decisions on technical architecture, all while keeping projects on schedule through solid project management. Engineering managers are usually former senior engineers who have transitioned into leadership roles that blend coaching, hiring, and cross-functional coordination.
Duties & responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team of engineers, focusing on hiring, career development, and technical growth
- Oversee the software development lifecycle, including agile ceremonies, sprint planning, and delivery timelines
- Make architectural decisions and provide technical direction for systems and products the team builds
- Collaborate with product, finance, and other departments to align engineering work with business goals
- Manage project execution, removing blockers and ensuring teams ship on schedule
- Conduct code reviews, design reviews, and technical assessments to maintain quality standards
- Balance hands-on technical work with people management responsibilities as the team scales
What Engineering Manager roles involve, from employers’ own postings.
How much does an Engineering Manager make?
Employers posting Engineering Manager roles list a median of $240,000 a year (middle half $187,000–$300,000), from 210 postings that state pay.
78% of open Engineering Manager roles publish a range. Only some employers state pay, and the ones that do skew to California and New York, where the law requires it. Which states’ postings state pay
Who is hiring for Engineering Manager roles?
268 open Engineering Manager roles from 114 employers; the most at Menlo Ventures Portfolio, Shield AI and NVIDIA, and in California, New York and Texas.
From employers’ own postings, as of.
Engineering Manager in the job market
Last checked October 29, 2026
- Open roles
- 268
- Employers
- 114
- Median pay
- $240,000
- Disclose pay
- 78%
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Open Engineering Manager roles (268)
Supervisory General Engineer
United States Army Installation Management Command
Full-time · Devens, MA · $120,548 – $156,715
This is a federal supervisory engineering role leading a Public Works directorate with responsibility for facility maintenance, infrastructure management, and oversight of engineering and environmental operations across multiple buildings and systems. The position suits experienced engineers with proven leadership capabilities and facility management expertise seeking a government career with Direct Hire Authority eligibility.
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Interdisciplinary
U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command
Fort Belvoir, VA · $121,785 – $158,322
This role leads a technical workforce supporting Army Intelligence and Security Command operations globally, managing logistics for intelligence systems and mentoring professional staff. It suits experienced engineers or architects with federal service background who can coordinate complex infrastructure projects and drive program delivery in a defense environment.
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F-35 ELECTRONICS ENGINEER
Naval Air Systems Command
Fort Worth, TX · $115,711 – $150,426
A federal engineering leadership role overseeing technical teams and solving complex challenges for military aircraft and weapons systems sustainment. This suits experienced engineers ready to step into management and take responsibility for program-level decisions.
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SUPV Interdisciplinary
Defense Information Systems Agency
Fort Meade, Maryland · $169,279 – $197,200
This is a management position overseeing long-range IT planning and enterprise architecture for a military cyber command, requiring candidates to guide network technology strategy and advise senior leaders on infrastructure modernization. It suits experienced engineers or computer scientists with backgrounds in complex systems design, telecommunications networks, and cloud infrastructure who are ready to step into a federal supervisory role.
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SUPERVISORY GENERAL ENGINEER / ARCHITECT
Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command
Kittery, ME · $142,452 – $185,193
This is a supervisory engineering or architecture role with NAVFAC where you oversee design and construction projects for military facilities, managing both in-house staff and contractors from initial concept through completion. The position suits licensed professionals with several years of project and design management experience who can lead multidisciplinary teams and ensure compliance with federal acquisition and engineering standards.
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SUPERVISORY INTERDISCIPLINARY (ENGINEERING & ARCHITECT)
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Concord, CA · $133,060 – $172,980
This is a supervisory federal engineering position managing resident engineers on defense construction projects, directing field and office engineering work, and handling contract administration. It suits experienced engineers or architects with PE or RA licensure ready to move into management of construction operations for the Department of Defense.
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ENGINEER (GENERAL) SUPERVISOR
U.S. Marine Corps
Albany, GA · $106,437 – $138,370
This federal engineering supervisory position oversees multi-disciplinary teams delivering mechanical, civil, structural, and electrical engineering services for military installation construction and facility maintenance projects. The role demands hands-on technical expertise in complex utility systems alongside personnel management and strategic coordination across installation divisions.
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SUPERVISORY INTERDISCIPLINARY(SUPERVISORY GENERAL ENGINEER) (TITLE 5)
Air National Guard Units
Jacksonville, FL · $106,437 – $138,370
This is a supervisory role managing engineering teams and operations for the Florida National Guard, requiring both technical engineering expertise and proven leadership experience overseeing multiple staff members and organizational functions. The position involves strategic planning, resource optimization, policy development, and accountability for subordinate supervisors' performance.
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Software Engineering Manager, AI Observability & Evals Platform (New York, NY)
LangChain
Full-time · New York, NY · $200,000 – $250,000
Lead the engineering team building LangSmith, LangChain's platform for monitoring and evaluating AI systems in production. This role suits experienced engineering managers who want to shape the technical direction of AI infrastructure while mentoring a high-performing team.
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Senior Engineering Manager, K4B
Kayak.com
Vilnius Office · €7,080 – €7,900 / month · Remote
Lead one or more engineering teams at a travel technology company, owning the technical roadmap, engineering practices, and people development for a domain focused on supplier integrations and content delivery. This role suits experienced engineering managers who want to shape product strategy, build high-performing teams, and influence architecture in a fast-paced travel tech environment.
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Where Engineering Managers commonly go next: Director of Engineering.
Senior Director, Revenue Systems
AlphaSense
Remote - United States · $180,000 – $225,000
Lead the strategy, architecture, and engineering of Salesforce and revenue systems at a growth-stage AI platform company, building and scaling a high-performing team while modernizing development practices and establishing enterprise standards. This role suits experienced Salesforce and platform leaders ready to shape critical business infrastructure at a company scaling rapidly.
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Director, Communications Technology
AST SpaceMobile
Lanham, MD
Lead the technical strategy for satellite communications systems serving defense and government customers, owning gateway architecture, direct-to-device cellular infrastructure, and trade study efforts while building and mentoring a high-performing engineering team. This role suits experienced communications engineers with deep satellite and cellular systems knowledge who can translate complex technical requirements into clear guidance for both engineers and decision-makers.
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Director of Engineering
Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation
Sheraton Steamboat Resort Villas
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Director, Cash-In Engineering Partner
LSEG
Lead engineering strategy and delivery for billing and cash-in platforms across a global financial infrastructure group, modernizing legacy systems while managing complex vendor relationships and large engineering teams. Ideal for an experienced director comfortable with deep technical expertise in Oracle and SAP billing systems who can balance platform transformation with operational excellence.
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Director, Software Engineering & Architecture - FreeWheel
Comcast
Chicago, IL · $172,261 – $258,392
This is a director-level engineering leadership role responsible for building and managing the software engineering organization supporting FreeWheel's audience data ingestion and measurement platforms. It suits experienced engineering leaders who can balance strategic architecture decisions around cloud data infrastructure with the people management and budget ownership needed to scale a high-performing team.
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Director of Advanced Technology
Broadcom Inc.
San Jose, CA · $197,500 – $316,000
Lead the technology roadmap and development strategy for advanced RF filter technologies at a semiconductor leader, driving innovation across FBAR filters, acoustic technologies, and packaging. This role suits experienced technical leaders who combine deep expertise in RF and filter design with the ability to manage teams and align technology development with product strategy.
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Director, Engineering - Commerce
Hims and Hers
Full-time · US Remote · $230,000 – $280,000
Lead the engineering organization for Hims & Hers' commerce platform, owning the technical strategy and delivery of catalog, pricing, payments, and checkout systems that serve millions of customers. This role suits experienced engineering leaders who thrive in high-growth, cross-functional environments and want to shape the technical direction of a mission-driven health tech company.
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Technical Program Manager - Finance Technology (R6186)
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Full-time · San Diego, CA · $120,000 – $190,000
Shield AI is looking for a Technical Program Manager to oversee the Finance Technology team's delivery processes, managing the backlog, dependencies, and team capacity through a Scrum Master role. This position suits someone who can translate priorities into executable plans and use data-driven insights to optimize team performance and prevent burnout.
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Senior Manager of Product Development, NOYZ
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This role leads the full product development lifecycle for NOYZ's fragrance innovations, from initial concept through market launch, working closely with leadership and cross-functional teams. It suits an experienced beauty product developer comfortable moving fast in a startup environment and managing multiple concurrent projects with formulation, testing, packaging, and regulatory partners.
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What employers state they pay
Median
$240,000
Middle half
$187,000 – $300,000
From 210 of 268 open roles — the 78% that publish a range, annualized to USD. Only some employers state pay, and the ones that do skew to California and New York, where the law requires it.
Who employers are hiring
- Mid1%
- Senior49%
- Lead / Staff / Principal7%
- Management42%
- Executive1%
From 259 roles whose posting states a level.
Skills Engineering Manager postings ask for
Measured from the 268 open roles, not from a curated list.
- Python59 roles22.0%
- Kubernetes38 roles14.2%
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)36 roles13.4%
- CI/CD28 roles10.4%
- C++19 roles7.1%
- Agile18 roles6.7%
- Java18 roles6.7%
- Machine Learning18 roles6.7%
- Go17 roles6.3%
- React17 roles6.3%
Where Engineering Manager roles are
Among the 197 of 268 open roles we could place on a map.
Employers hiring Engineering Managers
114 in total, most open roles first.
- MPMenlo Ventures Portfolio16 roles
- SAShield AI15 roles
- NVIDIA13 roles
- RSRelativity Space12 roles
- Comcast8 roles
- CCrusoe8 roles
- ISImpulse Space6 roles
- Intuit6 roles
Reports on Engineering Manager hiring
- Texas Posts 538 New Roles This Week, Down 34 as Every-State Count Climbs 7%Oct 29, 2026
- New York Opened 493 New Roles This Week, Up 25% From 394Oct 28, 2026
- California Opened 787 New Roles This Week, Up 11.5% From 706Oct 27, 2026
- 18,599 Roles Opened and 8,090 Closed This Week, With Michigan Nearly TriplingOct 24, 2026
- Ohio Postings Slip to 230 New Roles, Down 12% in a WeekOct 22, 2026