Engineering leadership jobs: what we saw in our October 17, 2026 sweep
Engineering manager, director and head-of roles for people who lead teams and still know the stack.
- On-site 25%
- Hybrid 25%
- Remote 50%
Of the 16 roles that listed a work setup.
Where the roles are
Locations listed across engineering leadership job postings.
- New York9
- San Francisco8
- Boston5
- South Bay Area (approximate)5
Roles listing this place. Some roles list more than one place, so counts can add up to more than 16.
Roles over time
Sweep counts for engineering leadership jobs, starting with our first snapshot on October 17, 2026.
Skills that come up
Common tools and skills for this kind of role.
- python
- typescript
- aws
- react
- postgresql
- hiring
- roadmapping
- system design
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Frequently asked questions
How many engineering leadership jobs did Capykind review?
16 of the 809 roles in our October 17, 2026 sweep were engineering leadership roles. It is a snapshot of real job listings we reviewed, not a live job board.
Where are engineering leadership jobs located?
In our sweep, the most common places for engineering leadership roles were New York (9), San Francisco (8), Boston (5) and South Bay Area (5). Some roles list more than one place, so these counts can add up to more than 16.
Are engineering leadership jobs remote, hybrid or on-site?
Of the 16 engineering leadership roles that listed a work setup, 50% were remote, 25% hybrid and 25% on-site.
What skills come up for engineering leadership jobs?
Common skills and tools for this kind of role include python, typescript, aws, react, postgresql, hiring, roadmapping and system design. Every job is different, so read the listing closely before you apply.
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Counts come from our own review of real job listings. They are a snapshot, not a live job board.
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