Explore Chief Software Engineer Opportunities with Ladders

As a Chief Software Engineer, use your expertise in coding, debugging and leadership skills to work with some of the leading companies globally. Oversee the entire software development process, ensuring efficiency and quality in each project. Find your dream job with Ladders today.

What to Expect as a Chief Software Engineer

As a Chief Software Engineer, you will have the responsibility to ensure technical integrity and innovation in each project. This requires strategic decision-making skills and an understanding of the latest trends in software engineering.

The qualifications for a Chief Software Engineer

Typically, a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field is required. Extensive experience in software development, and knowledge in various coding languages, databases and user interface design is also necessary.

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$170K - $189K *

Innovate by leading the vision and strategy for AI Model deployment, creating impactful product roadmaps, and collaborating cross-functionally to enhance operational success while advocating for Respo...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$154K - $172K *

Lead the strategic vision for AI model operationalization, crafting roadmaps and driving execution across product portfolios, ensuring superior outcomes for healthcare customers through innovation and...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$117K - $176K *

Advance AI Execution Platforms by building integrations, workflows, and applications that enhance delivery execution. Use low-code and traditional coding to create repeatable solutions while leveragin...

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Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $180K *

Drive innovation as a Sr. Software Engineer, developing and enhancing applications that meet user needs. Collaborate with a diverse team while mentoring junior engineers and embracing technology chall...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $175K *

Take ownership of technical wins in pre-sales engagements, driving hands-on pilots and performance benchmarks for enterprise-level Java applications, while mentoring the SE team and collaborating acro...

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1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$156K - $215K *

Join a team that's building scalable backend solutions for a dynamic SaaS platform. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance security capabilities, ensuring reliability and high performance for milli...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $170K *

Pioneer your career in geotechnical engineering, leading site evaluations, foundation analysis, and stormwater management for innovative Federal Bureau of Prisons facilities, while ensuring compliance...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$130K - $180K *

Lead the development and execution of a high-impact Solutions team, ensuring alignment with sales to drive revenue through tailored demonstrations and effective resource allocation while maintaining a...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$177K - $242K *

Unlock potential by managing a team of engineers to deliver exceptional technical support, driving process improvements and collaborating with internal teams to enhance customer success in a dynamic S...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $97K *

Join a dynamic team to drive innovative learning design strategies for cybersecurity education. Collaborate with experts to create impactful learning experiences that engage diverse audiences and meet...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$160K - $180K *

Lead the charge in transforming the assessment experience for Higher Education. Drive product vision and strategy, employing AI solutions while engaging with users and cross-functional teams to delive...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$123K - $197K *

Transform the landscape of AI by architecting and optimizing cutting-edge LLMs while collaborating with diverse tech teams to innovate and enhance applications for performance and accuracy in resource...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$224K - $431K *

Transform your career by leading cutting-edge product architectures and deployments. Drive innovation in new product introductions while collaborating across teams to enhance NVIDIA’s cloud and on-pre...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $225K *

Join a team that's leading digital transformations by architecting modern solutions in Adobe Experience Manager and Edge Delivery Services. You'll guide complex migrations while cultivating engineerin...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$250K - $290K *

Join a team that's redefining data platforms, leading architecture and engineering efforts while shaping and scaling a reliable, next-generation data warehouse for analytics and machine learning capab...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Develop embedded software for class III medical devices, ensuring compliance with quality standards. Lead design, debugging, and testing efforts while collaborating with cross-functional teams to defi...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $117K *

Advance structural engineering solutions for marine vessels, ensuring strength, stability, and safety through detailed analyses and technical reports while collaborating closely with military operatio...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $130K *

Join a team that's securing access to mission-critical systems through Identity & Access Management. This role focuses on managing identity governance, access control, and single sign-on solutions wit...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Drive project success by managing and overseeing comprehensive project planning, execution, and stakeholder communication. Collaborate across teams to ensure timely and on-budget delivery of utility-s...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Drive the development and delivery of innovative AI training for VHA, empowering healthcare professionals with essential skills. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create engaging, evidence-ba...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Develop and optimize advanced LLM serving systems, enhancing performance across all pathways. Tackle engineering challenges in AI infrastructure, focusing on efficiency and scalability of retrieval-he...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $246K *

Unlock potential by driving secure software solutions and enhancing IAM technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed security in applications while optimizing services for evolving t...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$210K - $250K *

Lead the charge in crafting a transformative product and technology vision, driving innovation, scalability, and customer experience. Collaborate with executives globally to enhance competitive positi...

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5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$173K - $303K *

Shape a compelling narrative for Autonomous IT by connecting AI-native solutions across product lines. Drive category leadership through strategic positioning, thought leadership, and integrated marke...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $231K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Chief Software Engineer do?question toggle

    A Chief Software Engineer leads the software development team and makes decisions regarding the technical aspects of projects. They also create and implement advanced strategies for software development.

  • What is the average salary of a Chief Software Engineer?question toggle

    While it can vary depending on numerous factors, a Chief Software Engineer typically makes over $100K annually.

  • What qualifications do I need to be a Chief Software Engineer?question toggle

    Generally, a degree in Computer Science or a related field, and extensive experience in software development and team leadership is required for a Chief Software Engineer.

  • How can Ladders help me find a well-paid Chief Software Engineer job?question toggle

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