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MasterCard

Director, Software Engineering

Arlington, VA · Hybrid

$291K/yr

This leader will be responsible for a global engineering organization that develops and operates the end-to-end data and analytics ecosystem powering customer insights and decision-making. The role ...

Two Six Technologies

Engineering Manager

Arlington, VA · On-site

Two Six Technologies is seeking a hands-on Engineering Leader to manage the team responsible for Trusted Keep, our zero trust data security product protecting some of the most sensitive information ...

Two Six Technologies

Engineering Manager

Arlington, VA · On-site

Two Six Technologies is seeking a hands-on Engineering Leader to manage the team responsible for Trusted Keep, our zero trust data security product protecting some of the most sensitive information ...

Chenega Corporation

Engineering Manager

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$180K/yr

Summary Are you a seasoned engineering leader ready to drive mission-critical technology programs supporting national security objectives? We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead ...

Neuroscale AI

Director of Engineering

Reston, VA · On-site

$160 - $220/hr

Reports to Founding leadership / CEO and CTO-level leadership. * Ideal profile: Engineering leader who can manage teams, own customer-facing technical conversations, and build disciplined execution ...

Remitly, Inc.

Engineering Manager

Arlington, VA · On-site

$180K - $225K/yr

As the first engineering leader in our Arlington office, you'll have the opportunity to set the engineering culture and future hires at Remitly. You'll build with AI in the loop every day, as we ...

Remitly, Inc.

Engineering Manager

Arlington, VA · On-site

$180 - $225/hr

As the first engineering leader in our Arlington office, you'll have the opportunity to set the engineering culture and future hires at Remitly. You'll build with AI in the loop every day, as we ...

Remitly

Engineering Manager

Arlington, VA · Hybrid

$180K - $225K/yr

As the first engineering leader in our Arlington office, you'll have the opportunity to set the engineering culture and future hires at Remitly. You'll build with AI in the loop every day, as we ...

Remitly, Inc.

Engineering Manager

Arlington, VA · On-site

$180K - $225K/yr

As the first engineering leader in our Arlington office, you'll have the opportunity to set the engineering culture and future hires at Remitly. You'll build with AI in the loop every day, as we ...

HDR

Mid-Atlantic Transit Engineering Lead

Washington, DC · On-site

$116K - $152K/yr

This leader will provide programmatic and technical leadership as well as project management for a variety of transit engineering related contracts and clients. This position requires strong ...

HDR

Mid-Atlantic Transit Engineering Lead

Washington, DC · On-site

$116K - $152K/yr

This leader will provide programmatic and technical leadership as well as project management for a variety of transit engineering related contracts and clients. This position requires strong ...

HDR

Mid-Atlantic Transit Engineering Lead

Washington, DC

$116K - $152K/yr

This leader will provide programmatic and technical leadership as well as project management for a variety of transit engineering related contracts and clients. This position requires strong ...

Goodwin

Director, Engineering

Washington, DC · On-site

As a key engineering leader, you will bridge the gap between complex business strategy and robust technical execution, fostering a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and engineering ...

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How much do engineering leader jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for engineering leader in Washington is $140,198.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $116,100.00 and $152,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Engineering Leader vs Software Engineer?

AspectEngineering LeaderSoftware Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Engineering, Management experience often preferredBachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or related field
Work EnvironmentLeads teams, manages projects, collaborates with stakeholdersDevelops code, tests software, follows technical specifications
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in tech companies, engineering firms, startupsCommon across tech, finance, healthcare, and other industries

Engineering Leaders focus on managing teams, strategic planning, and project oversight, while Software Engineers concentrate on coding, developing, and testing software. Both roles are essential in tech organizations, but they differ significantly in responsibilities and scope.

What careers can engineering leaders lead to?

Engineering leaders can advance to executive roles such as Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Vice President of Engineering, or Director of Engineering. They often transition into roles involving strategic planning, product management, or technical consulting, leveraging their leadership and technical expertise to guide organizational growth and innovation.

What is the hierarchy of engineering leader positions?

The hierarchy of engineering leader positions typically starts with Engineering Manager, followed by Senior Engineering Manager, Director of Engineering, Vice President of Engineering, and Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Each level involves increasing responsibility for team management, strategic planning, and technical oversight, often requiring relevant experience and leadership skills.

What is the role of an engineering leader?

An engineering leader oversees technical teams, manages project execution, and aligns engineering efforts with organizational goals. They provide technical guidance, facilitate collaboration, and often have skills in project management and engineering best practices to ensure successful delivery of products or systems.

What cities in Washington are hiring for Engineering Leader jobs?

Cities in Washington with the most Engineering Leader job openings:

Infographic showing various Engineering Leader job openings in Washington as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $140,198 per year, or $67.4 per hour.

AI-focused Senior Engineering Manager

Tight

Washington, DC • On-site

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This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

AI-focused Senior Engineering Manager (path to Head of Engineering)

The Tight Embedded Accounting HQ is in Washington, DC, in the renowned Dupont Circle neighborhood, directly across the street from the Dupont Circle Metro Station. We are in our high-energy office 5 days a week, and we're looking to bring on an A+ Engineering leader who embraces the opportunity to collaborate with high-trajectory, AI-native teammates in our HQ. Tight's product is growing at a rapid pace, with a recently revamped (and debt-free) architecture focused on LLM use cases for the future of Agentic Accounting. We're looking for a leader who not only embraces the growth but also is excited by the amount of change that comes with this growth. Many financial technology (FinTech) platforms are building products that leverage Tight's Embedded Accounting MCP Server, UIs, APIs and SDKs; over 1.3M users are leveraging said products. Tight's team aids these FinTechs in how to leverage its MCP Tools, Embedded UI, APIs and SDKs to build these products. Tight's Customer Partnerships team interfaces directly with the FinTech's product/engineering teams, soliciting and obtaining critical product feedback that drives the direction of Tight's products.

As a product-led organization, 80% of Tight's team is composed of engineers, with a rich and ever-evolving AI toolkit. Engineering leaders (CTO, Head of API, Head of Embedded UI, and Senior Engineers), many of whom began their careers at Tight as individual contributors, have historically managed engineering talent. Now, Tight is looking to bring on a talented and experienced Engineering Manager, which will encapsulate the following areas:

  1. Execution
    • Maintaining timeline
    • Leading team to execute against timeline
    • Hustling to notice and alleviate bottlenecks
  2. Engineering/process efficiency
    • Iterating the way our humans and AI agents interact, as the team continues to scale
  3. Talent growth
    • Monthly check-in with each direct report
    • Active coaching to level up entry-level developers into senior-level talent

We're looking for an enthusiastic, quick, and passionate leader who is an expert at:

  • Coordinating with Product to prioritize, break down, and delegate work
  • Owning engineering as a player-coach
  • Eventually building out an Engineering Management team

The following qualifications would help build confidence in the ability to grow into the above responsibilities:

  • 3 to 10 years of experience managing engineers
  • Heavy/growing AI curiosity
  • Engineering background (academic and professional)
  • Experience managing high-growth team members in addition to liaising with leaders
  • Strong writing skills

Importantly, at Tight, we are looking to utilize your existing skills to improve our Engineering operation, and then the sky's the limit responsibility/growth-wise based on where your skill development and interests lead.

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