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sghcorp.com

Manager, Software Engineering

Durham, NC · On-site

$165 - $195/hr

This role is ideal for a technically strong engineering leader who enjoys developing high ... performing teams while remaining actively engaged in architecture, execution, and technical ...

Size Stream LLC

Director of Engineering

Cary, NC · On-site

$160K - $190K/yr

Director of Engineering About Us Size Stream's (www.sizestream.com) goal is to use our cutting-edge ... Experienced leadership with a strong vision * Personal growth opportunities * Entrepreneurial ...

Size Stream LLC

Director of Engineering

Cary, NC · On-site

Director of Engineering About Us Size Stream's (www.sizestream.com) goal is to use our cutting-edge ... Experienced leadership with a strong vision * Personal growth opportunities * Entrepreneurial ...

EmergencyMD

Engineering Manager

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$100 - $130/hr

This leader partners closely with Product, Design, Data, DevOps, and other Engineering teams to deliver reliable, scalable, and high-quality solutions that directly impact business performance.

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Sterling Engineering Inc.

Systems Engineer

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$145K - $175K/yr

Mechanical & controls engineering * GMP/FDA regulated environments * FMEA and design reviews * Cross-functional technical leadership Preferred Experience * Aseptic fill-finish equipment

Dashiell

Director of Engineering

Raleigh, NC · On-site

The Director of Engineering provides strategic leadership for Dashiell's electrical substation engineering function, driving the technical direction, operational performance, and growth of the ...

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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 Raleigh, NC is $120,329.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $99,600.00 and $131,200.00 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 near Raleigh, NC are hiring for Engineering Leader jobs?

Cities near Raleigh, NC with the most Engineering Leader job openings:

Infographic showing various Engineering Leader job openings in Raleigh, NC as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $120,329 per year, or $57.9 per hour.

Manager, Software Engineering

Penguin Computing

Durham, NC • On-site

$165K - $195K/yr

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Job description

At Penguin Solutions (Nasdaq: PENG) - The AI Factory Platform Company - we're building a team of innovators who thrive on collaboration, creativity, and the opportunity to help shape the future of AI. As part of the AI technology revolution, our teams design, build, deploy, and manage AI factories for enterprises, sovereign AI initiatives, and neocloud providers worldwide.
Headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, Penguin Solutions operates globally through a network of R&D, manufacturing, and sales locations. For nearly three decades, we have operated at the intersection of memory and AI/HPC infrastructure. That engineering expertise positions us to power the next generation of AI workloads, from training to inference and agentic AI at scale.
Penguin Solutions brings together differentiated infrastructure software, advanced memory, compute systems, end-to-end services, and industry-leading partner solutions in a full-stack AI factory platform designed to help customers deploy and scale AI workloads with speed and precision.
At Penguin Solutions, we value ideas over hierarchy and believe in servant leadership, where leaders enable teams to do their best work. We empower employees to take ownership, drive innovation, and grow through challenging work, continuous learning, and exposure to advanced AI tools and technologies. With flexibility where it matters and a strong focus on outcomes, Penguin Solutions is a place to do your best work, grow your career, and make a meaningful impact.
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead a distributed software engineering team responsible for building core capabilities of the ClusterWareAI platform.
This role is ideal for a technically strong engineering leader who enjoys developing high-performing teams while remaining actively engaged in architecture, execution, and technical decision-making. You will partner closely with Product Management, Principal Engineers, Architects, and cross-functional engineering teams to deliver scalable, cloud-native platform capabilities that power modern AI factories.
As an Engineering Manager, you will drive engineering excellence, execution, and team development while helping shape the future of ClusterWareAI. Success in this role requires balancing people leadership with technical judgment, fostering a culture of innovation and accountability, and enabling your team to deliver high-quality software that solves complex infrastructure challenges.
Responsibilities
  • Drive roadmap execution from design through delivery, ensuring quality, predictability, and technical excellence
  • Oversee engineering planning, prioritization, and delivery across multiple initiatives, ensuring high quality and predictable execution.
  • Champion best practices in software architecture, CI/CD, testing, security, and operational excellence.
  • Communicate progress, risks, and delivery outcomes to senior leadership while driving the ongoing evolution of the ClusterWareAI platform.
  • Partner with Product Management, Principal Engineers, Architects, and cross-functional teams to translate business priorities into scalable technical solutions.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing software engineering team
  • Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, customer impact, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • 10+ years of software engineering experience building enterprise software, distributed systems, or infrastructure platforms.
  • 3+ years of experience leading and developing software engineering teams.
  • Strong understanding of distributed systems, Kubernetes, containers, Linux, REST APIs, and microservices.
  • Strong knowledge of modern software engineering practices, Agile development, CI/CD, testing, and DevOps.
  • Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers, develop technical talent, and build high-performing teams.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience with one or more of the following:
  • Platform engineering or infrastructure software
  • Experience developing software on AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud.
  • Kubernetes platform engineering
  • Infrastructure automation and orchestration
  • Distributed systems and scalable platform architectures
  • Infrastructure observability and monitoring
  • AI infrastructure, AI Factory platforms, or AI/ML infrastructure
  • GPU infrastructure or resource scheduling
  • Hybrid cloud platforms
  • High Performance Computing (HPC)
  • Enterprise SaaS platforms

Location
Hybrid in Raleigh/Durham, NC
Travel
Less than 10%
Compensation & Benefits
The base pay range that the Company reasonably expects to pay for this position in Maynard, MA or Durham, NC is $165,000 - 195,000; the pay ultimately offered may vary based on business considerations, including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and education. The position is bonus-eligible, and there are medical, dental, and vision benefits available. There is a 401k saving plan and other benefits, such as Paid Time Off, Life Insurance, and an Employee Assistance Plan.
Inclusion & Belonging Statement
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces differences and fosters belonging for all.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly committed to all policies which will afford equal opportunity employment to all qualified persons without regard to age, national origin, race, ethnicity, creed, gender, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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