Senior Level Engineering Director Jobs
Senior level engineering director jobs place experienced leaders in charge of engineering strategy, cross-functional execution, and the teams accountable for delivering critical technical outcomes. Openings concentrate across Technology & Software, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Consulting & Professional Services, with 28% remote or hybrid availability, and employers like CVS Health, Quanta Infrastructure Solutions, and Quanta Services hiring at this level now.
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Who We Are
Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.
What We Offer
Salary:
$168,000.00 - $231,000.00Location:
Santa Clara,CAYou’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more.
At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits .
What You'll Do
Be a part of internal consulting team with high visibility to Applied Global Services executive leadership. Lead strategic projects to streamline business processes, improve supply chain and operations, reduce costs, and improve business performance through advanced analytics. Have responsibility for complete project life cycle starting with analysis of the as-is process, identification and quantification of the opportunities, development of improvement streams, securing buy-in from stakeholders, and driving implementation.
High impact role that requires relentless change management motivation rewarded with material impact to business unit performance.
Key Responsibilities
Structure and break down complex business problems, develop hypothesis, drive analysis and deliver data-driven recommendations
Lead thoughtful and rigorous analysis across large data sets and synthesize insights and opportunities
Develop and present high-quality recommendation and deliverables for executive level consumption and contribute to associated strategy and execution discussions
Work collaboratively across a cross-functional set of stakeholders to gather the right information, pressure test your hypothesis, co-create deliverables, accelerate execution and unlock value
Optimize operations and business process to improve performance, reduce cycle time, and shrink costs
Qualifications
Industrial Engineering or equivalent Bachelor degree . MBA preferred
10+ years relevant work experience
Semiconductor experience preferred
Management consulting experience preferred
Broad understanding and experience including logistics, financial reporting, operations, and service business management.
Strong analytical skills – able to extract real insight from multiple data sources
Excellent oral and written communication, organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills
Able to work effectively in a matrix environment and influence others
Detail oriented, able to connect the dots and communicate complex ideas effectively
Knowledge of Lean / Six Sigma
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full timeEmployee Type:
Assignee / RegularTravel:
Yes, 10% of the TimeRelocation Eligible:
YesThe salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.
For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.
Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at Accommodations_Program@amat.com, or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
Who We Are
Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.
What We Offer
Salary:
$168,000.00 - $231,000.00Location:
Santa Clara,CAYou’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more.
At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits .
What You'll Do
Be a part of internal consulting team with high visibility to Applied Global Services executive leadership. Lead strategic projects to streamline business processes, improve supply chain and operations, reduce costs, and improve business performance through advanced analytics. Have responsibility for complete project life cycle starting with analysis of the as-is process, identification and quantification of the opportunities, development of improvement streams, securing buy-in from stakeholders, and driving implementation.
High impact role that requires relentless change management motivation rewarded with material impact to business unit performance.
Key Responsibilities
Structure and break down complex business problems, develop hypothesis, drive analysis and deliver data-driven recommendations
Lead thoughtful and rigorous analysis across large data sets and synthesize insights and opportunities
Develop and present high-quality recommendation and deliverables for executive level consumption and contribute to associated strategy and execution discussions
Work collaboratively across a cross-functional set of stakeholders to gather the right information, pressure test your hypothesis, co-create deliverables, accelerate execution and unlock value
Optimize operations and business process to improve performance, reduce cycle time, and shrink costs
Qualifications
Industrial Engineering or equivalent Bachelor degree . MBA preferred
10+ years relevant work experience
Semiconductor experience preferred
Management consulting experience preferred
Broad understanding and experience including logistics, financial reporting, operations, and service business management.
Strong analytical skills – able to extract real insight from multiple data sources
Excellent oral and written communication, organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills
Able to work effectively in a matrix environment and influence others
Detail oriented, able to connect the dots and communicate complex ideas effectively
Knowledge of Lean / Six Sigma
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full timeEmployee Type:
Assignee / RegularTravel:
Yes, 10% of the TimeRelocation Eligible:
YesThe salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.
For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.
Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at Accommodations_Program@amat.com, or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
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Who's Hiring
- CVS Health96
- Quanta Infrastructure Solutions47
- Quanta Services32
- Adobe12
- JPMorganChase12
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software168
- Healthcare & Medical Services122
- Consulting & Professional Services117
- Electronics & Hardware70
- Energy64
Senior Level Engineering Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level engineering director job?
Employers hiring senior level engineering directors look for candidates who have led multi-team or multi-product engineering organizations, owned technical roadmaps end to end, and driven measurable business outcomes. Demonstrating that you have mentored principal and staff engineers, navigated organizational complexity, and made architecture decisions that scaled gives you a clear edge over candidates with narrower scope.
Which companies hire senior level engineering directors?
Companies hiring senior level engineering directors right now include CVS Health, Quanta Infrastructure Solutions, and Quanta Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of large technology organizations scaling product platforms, enterprises modernizing core infrastructure, and growth-stage companies building out their first formal engineering leadership layer.
Are there remote senior level engineering director jobs?
Yes, though on-site and hybrid roles remain common at this level given the cross-functional leadership involved. About 28% of senior level engineering director openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, so candidates with geographic flexibility will find a meaningful share of the market accessible without relocation.
What makes an engineering director role senior level?
A senior level engineering director role is defined by breadth of ownership and organizational impact. Where a mid-level director might manage a single team or product area, a senior role typically encompasses multiple teams, cross-functional accountability, and influence over engineering strategy at the department or company level. It also carries an expectation of developing other engineering leaders, not just individual contributors.
Which industries hire the most senior level engineering directors?
Senior Level engineering director roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors tend to drive the most hiring at this level because they operate large, complex engineering organizations where experienced leadership directly affects product velocity, reliability, and competitive positioning.