Technical Leadership Jobs

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Technical leadership roles are at the forefront of the digital transformation wave, with more than 1,400 openings demanding expertise in cloud-native, AI, and edge computing. Companies are building distributed teams that span continents, and the need for leaders who can architect resilient, high‑velocity systems has never been higher.

Positions range from Engineering Manager and Director of Engineering to VP of Engineering, Head of DevOps, Cloud Architect, and AI Platform Lead. Typical responsibilities include scaling engineering squads, driving CI/CD and GitOps pipelines, enforcing security and cost‑optimization policies, and translating business goals into scalable technical roadmaps.

Salary transparency is crucial for leaders who shape product strategy and technology budgets. Knowing the exact compensation bands for cloud, AI, and data‑platform leadership roles empowers professionals to negotiate pay that reflects the value of their technical decisions and their impact on revenue and operational efficiency.

Creative Support Specialist

Company: Runway

Location: North America

Posted Dec 10, 2025

Runway is hiring for a Creative Support Specialist role, emphasizing efficient support for users and growth opportunities. The position involves handling customer inquiries, analyzing AI support trends, and contributing to process improvements. Applicants must demonstrate creativity and problem-solving skills through a custom workflow project.

Director of Machine Learning - ML Datasets Engineering

Company: Runway

Location: North America,Europe

Posted Dec 10, 2025

This job description outlines a Director of Machine Learning role focusing on dataset engineering, data partnerships, and strategic initiatives. The position requires 8+ years of experience in machine learning and data management, with responsibilities including data strategy development, ecosystem analysis, and cost optimization. The salary range is specified as $400,000-$490,000 for U.S. candidates, with flexibility for experience levels.

Onboarding Specialist

Company: Hostaway

Location: Argentina,Costa Rica,Colombia,Mexico

Posted Dec 10, 2025

This job posting highlights a remote Customer Onboarding Specialist role with opportunities in Spanish-speaking markets. Hostaway, a SaaS scaleup, offers competitive pay, remote work flexibility, equity, professional growth, and a dynamic international team culture. The position requires Spanish fluency and experience in customer onboarding, with benefits tailored to the applicant's country of residence.

Software Engineering Manager, Application Security Testing: Composition Analysis & Dynamic Analysis

Company: GitLab

Location: USA

Posted Dec 10, 2025

This role involves leading engineering teams to enhance application security tools, focusing on projects like autoremediation and DAST crawler improvements. It requires expertise in security testing and agile management.

Product Marketing Manager

Company: Canonical

Location: EMEA

Posted Dec 10, 2025

Canonical, a leading open-source provider, seeks a Product Marketing Manager to drive GTM strategies globally. The role involves cross-functional collaboration, innovation, and remote work with competitive benefits.

Associate Director - Business Development

Company: Axios

Location: USA

Posted Dec 10, 2025

Axios seeks an Associate Director of Business Development to lead their team, focusing on growth strategies, team management, and collaboration with sales. The role offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Senior Full Stack Developer

Company: Best Online Traffic School

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 10, 2025

The company, established in 2018, offers online education platforms with multiple courses. The role involves developing and maintaining course platforms, working with compliance requirements, and managing integrations. They use Laravel, AWS, and Stripe, with a focus on remote, async-first collaboration.

Customer Experience Sr. Manager

Company: Apollo.io

Location: UK

Posted Dec 10, 2025

The Customer Experience Senior Manager role at Apollo focuses on transforming support through AI and proactive insights, leading teams to enhance customer experiences and drive product improvements.

Senior Manager - Onboarding Architect

Company: Apollo.io

Location: USA

Posted Dec 10, 2025

This job posting describes a Senior Manager Onboarding Architect role at Apolloio, focusing on overseeing mid-to-high value customer onboarding experiences. The position requires leadership in designing processes, cross-functional collaboration, and technical expertise in SaaS implementations. It outlines required qualifications, preferred experience, and compensation details including a base salary range of $140,000-$200,000 USD.

Senior Software Engineer II - Insurance

Company: Alma

Location: USA

Posted Dec 10, 2025

Alma seeks a mission-driven Senior Software Engineer II to develop tools for mental health providers. The role involves backend development, collaboration, and offers competitive benefits including remote work and comprehensive healthcare.

Executive Design Director

Company: Metalab

Location: USA

Posted Dec 10, 2025

The role involves leading design strategy, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and shaping innovative product design to drive business impact.

Solutions Engineer

Company: Hightouch

Location: Europe

Posted Dec 10, 2025

The role involves solving customer problems and innovating data solutions, working with technical and non-technical stakeholders. The company emphasizes customer service and offers growth opportunities with equity compensation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the typical salary ranges for Technical Leadership roles by seniority level?
Engineering Manager: $140k–$190k base, often topped with 10–20% bonus and 0.5–1% equity. Director of Engineering: $190k–$240k base, 15–25% bonus, 1–3% equity. VP/Head of Engineering: $240k–$320k base, 20–30% bonus, 3–7% equity. Adjustments for cost‑of‑living and company size apply; leaders in AI/ML or multi‑cloud sectors may see a 5–10% premium.
What core skills and certifications are essential for Technical Leadership positions?
Core skills: Kubernetes & container orchestration, Terraform or Pulumi for IaC, GitOps with Flux or ArgoCD, CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI, Jenkins, CircleCI), cloud expertise (AWS, Azure, GCP), AI Ops (MLflow, Kubeflow), data platform architecture, security (CISSP, ISO 27001), cost‑optimization, and people management. Certifications that add credibility: Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD), AWS Solutions Architect Professional, Google Professional Cloud Architect, Certified DevOps Professional, and Scrum Master for cross‑functional leadership.
How common is remote work for Technical Leadership roles?
Approximately 65% of Technical Leadership openings allow full‑time remote work, 20% are hybrid (3–5 days on‑site), and 15% require on‑site presence. Remote roles often demand 24/7 coverage across time zones, so leaders use asynchronous OKR reviews, distributed retrospectives, and tooling like Slack, Zoom, Azure DevOps, and Jira to coordinate squads worldwide.
What are the typical career progression paths for Technical Leaders?
Typical trajectory: Engineering Manager → Director of Engineering → VP/Head of Engineering → Chief Technology Officer or Chief Architect. Lateral moves include Enterprise Solutions Lead, AI/ML Platform Lead, Technical Advisor, or Consulting roles. Advancement hinges on mastering cross‑functional strategy, earning advanced certifications, publishing technical roadmaps, and demonstrating measurable impact on product velocity and revenue.
What industry trends should Technical Leaders be aware of?
Key trends: AI/ML Ops integration for automated model deployment, serverless and Function‑as‑a‑Service for cost‑efficient scaling, multi‑cloud governance tools like Anthos or Terraform Enterprise, AI‑driven observability and predictive monitoring, edge computing for low‑latency services, data mesh and governance frameworks, automated security (SecOps), sustainability metrics for cloud usage, and remote‑first culture with distributed leadership practices. Leaders should adopt Kubernetes‑native ops, implement cost‑monitoring dashboards, and champion DevSecOps to stay competitive.

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