Engineering Director Jobs in New York

Engineering Director jobs in New York are among the most active in the country, concentrated in technology, financial services, infrastructure, and life sciences, with openings from senior manager to C-suite-adjacent roles. The heaviest hiring is in New York City, followed by Buffalo and Albany, where employers such as IBM, JPMorgan Chase, and Con Edison maintain deep engineering leadership pipelines. The most in-demand specialties include software and platform engineering, civil and infrastructure systems, and embedded or hardware engineering tied to the financial and energy sectors. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles127+
Top employerAlvarez & Marsal
Top cityNew York, NY
Cities hiring19
Work type71% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Capgemini
AI Solutions Architecture & Engineering Director
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Capgemini
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AI Solutions Architecture & Engineering Director
Capgemini
Atlanta, New York
Software Engineering
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
Partnerships & Business Development
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Business Development
$170k - $319k/yr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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BDO
Engineering Director
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BDO
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Engineering Director
BDO
New York, New York
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Technical Product & Program Management
Project & Program Management
Technical Program Management
Project Management
Tax
$210k - $325k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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BDO
Engineering Director
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BDO
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Engineering Director
BDO
New York, New York
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Technical Product & Program Management
Project & Program Management
Technical Program Management
Project Management
Tax
$210k - $325k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Alvarez & Marsal
AI Engineering Director
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Alvarez & Marsal
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AI Engineering Director
Alvarez & Marsal
New York, New York
Data Science & Analytics
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Technical Product & Program Management
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Data Science
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Technical Program Management
$225k - $275k/yr
On-Site
Master's
10,000+

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EY
AI ML Engineering Director
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EY
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AI ML Engineering Director
EY
New York, New York
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
Data Science
Technical Program Management
$205k - $235k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Engineering Director Jobs by City in New York

Where New York roles are concentrated, by current openings.

New York
93 jobs
Brooklyn
4 jobs
New York City
4 jobs
White Plains
4 jobs
Manhattan
3 jobs
Buffalo
2 jobs
Harrison
2 jobs
Malta
2 jobs
Queens
2 jobs

Engineering Director Job Market in New York

A snapshot from current New York openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Alvarez & Marsal
    Alvarez & Marsal4
  • EY
    EY4
  • Morgan Stanley
    Morgan Stanley4
  • New York University
    New York University4
  • BDO
    BDO3

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software35
  • Consulting & Professional Services17
  • Investment & Asset Management13
  • Accounting & Auditing7
  • Law & Legal Services6

What New York Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in engineering director jobs across New York.

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or a closely related technical discipline
  • Ten or more years of progressive engineering experience including direct people management
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional engineering teams of fifteen or more engineers
  • Experience delivering large-scale projects in New York's regulated infrastructure or financial services environment
  • Proficiency with modern engineering processes including Agile, DevOps, or systems engineering methodologies
  • Strong stakeholder communication skills with executive and non-technical audiences in complex organizations

Engineering Director Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a engineering director in New York?

Most engineering directors in New York move into the role after accumulating a decade or more of technical and team leadership experience, typically starting in a staff or senior engineer position and progressing through team lead or principal roles. New York does not require a state-issued license for most engineering director positions in technology, finance, or operations, though roles overseeing civil, structural, or licensed engineering work may require or benefit from a New York Professional Engineer registration issued through the New York State Education Department.

How much do engineering directors make in New York?

Engineering directors in New York earn a median of about $175,710 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $128,500 for the lowest 10% to over $274,870 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire engineering directors in New York?

Employers hiring engineering directors in New York right now include Alvarez & Marsal, EY, and Morgan Stanley, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. New York's concentration of global financial institutions, large infrastructure operators, and enterprise technology companies means demand for engineering directors remains consistent throughout the year across industries.

Which New York cities have the most engineering director jobs?

New York, Brooklyn, and New York City account for the most engineering director openings in New York. New York City drives the bulk of demand through its density of financial services firms, technology companies, and large regulated utilities, while Buffalo and Albany generate openings tied to manufacturing, state government infrastructure programs, and growing technology and healthcare sectors anchored by major regional employers.

Are there remote engineering director jobs in New York?

Yes, though they are less common than in purely software-focused roles, since engineering directors in New York often oversee teams, facilities, or regulated projects requiring on-site presence. About 29% of engineering director openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, with remote arrangements most common in software platform and data engineering leadership rather than infrastructure or physical systems roles.

How can I get hired as a engineering director in New York with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is to first secure a team lead, technical lead, or engineering manager role and build a record of leading projects and developing engineers. Large New York employers such as Con Edison, IBM, and major financial institutions run structured leadership development and rotational programs that move strong individual contributors into management. Pursuing a New York Professional Engineer license or a recognized engineering management certification strengthens candidacy for director-track roles, particularly in regulated industries such as utilities, transit, and construction.

Where can I find and apply to engineering director jobs in New York?

You can find and apply to engineering director jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers actively hiring in the state. Find roles that fit your experience and specialization and apply directly to each one.

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