Welcome to Vice President, Software Engineering Jobs

Working in software engineering management at a senior level is challenging and rewarding. As Vice President of Software Engineering, you'll be managing teams, overseeing projects, and setting the technical direction for major initiatives. Here at Ladders, our mission is to connect you with the best high-paying jobs in this exciting field.

What to Expect as a Vice President of Software Engineering

In your role, you can expect to work closely with C-suite executives to guide the company's technical strategy. This includes overseeing the planning, design, and implementation of software projects. Your strong leadership skills will ensure that your teams deliver on time and within budget. Our listings include jobs in startups, nonprofits, and multinational corporations, so there's something for everyone.

Requirements for VP of Software Engineering Jobs

Typically, candidates for Vice President of Software Engineering jobs have a degree in Computer Science or a related field, as well as substantial experience in the software development industry. Management experience at a high level is often required, and potential employers also look for individuals with a record of delivering successful projects on an enterprise scale.

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$250K - $300K *

Innovate and lead the platform engineering strategy, managing diverse teams to enhance application development and AI capabilities, while ensuring scalability, security, and reliability in a cloud-nat...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$171K - $202K *

Drive the transformation of space operations by setting a visionary technical roadmap, leading a high-performing team, and implementing cutting-edge automation strategies that enhance reliability and...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$192K - $308K *

Shape the future of digital education by leading technology strategy and shared capabilities to enhance product scalability, operational excellence, and innovative learning experiences across diverse...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead a global team to develop high-quality, customer-centric software solutions while promoting AI adoption and modern engineering practices. Drive software delivery excellence across complex projects...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$233K *

Join a team that empowers software engineers to excel in development. Oversee project progress, performance reviews, and agile practices while ensuring adherence to governance standards in a collabora...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$155K - $215K *

Drive innovation in mission-critical software solutions through effective leadership and management of engineering teams while enhancing development practices and ensuring compliance in secure environ...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$200K - $250K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of technology with a hands-on VP of Software Engineering role. Drive architectural strategy, mentor engineers, and bridge technical and business strategies to ele...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$274K - $296K *

Innovate and lead the development of large-scale data systems, enabling real-time insights and advanced analytics across our platforms. Drive AI/ML initiatives for service enhancement while managing v...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $215K *

Lead and scale engineering teams to innovate intelligent cloud-based solutions. Drive the technical vision for automated systems, align business goals, and foster a collaborative culture within a dyna...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $215K *

Transform cloud-based engineering strategies as you lead teams in creating innovative AI-powered automation solutions, ensuring quality and scalability while promoting a dynamic and collaborative cult...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$275K - $300K *

Lead the transformation of insurance operations by designing innovative AI-native platforms and systems. Collaborate with operational teams to enhance workflows and streamline complexities, enabling e...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$195K - $313K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative software solutions for a next-gen core banking platform, leveraging data to solve business challenges, while focusing on automation, collaboration, and deliver...

Reposted today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$220K - $280K *

Join a visionary team to lead software engineering for spacecraft systems. Drive technical direction, manage multidisciplinary teams, and deliver mission-critical software solutions in a dynamic envir...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $140K *

Elevate software engineering practices by driving AI adoption and efficiency across teams. Leverage technical leadership and hands-on expertise to implement AI solutions that enhance delivery speed an...

Waterloo, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Transform software delivery by driving AI integration, enhancing quality and efficiency across engineering workflows. Collaborate with teams to develop AI-enabled solutions while ensuring security, co...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K *

Tackle challenges in leading and developing engineering teams. Shape technical direction while fostering a collaborative culture that inspires trust and creativity, ensuring successful execution of sc...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $140K *

Join a team that's redefining software excellence by leading and mentoring engineering talent to enhance our innovative SaaS solutions for the Promotional Products industry...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Manage and lead the engineering team to drive innovative NLP solutions, ensuring the delivery of high-quality software at scale while fostering collaboration across functions and utilizing AI advancem...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $150K *

Lead the charge in shaping a new Desktop Software Engineering team by ensuring reliability and quality of desktop applications across the enterprise, while collaborating with cross-functional teams an...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Join a dynamic team to design and integrate advanced software for mission systems, enhancing real-time operational effectiveness in complex military aviation environments. Leverage your C/C++ expertis...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$98K - $206K *

Drive the success of a talented engineering team by overseeing development, mentoring engineers, and ensuring efficient software delivery while actively contributing to project design and coding effor...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Drive product engineering efforts to deliver innovative solutions quickly. Lead a senior team in utilizing AI-assisted development techniques, balancing speed with quality while enhancing legacy syste...

1 month ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $200K *

Shape the future of innovative solutions by leading a distributed engineering team to architect and develop high-quality, data-driven software products in a dynamic environment. Collaborate across fun...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K *

Deliver innovative cost-basis management solutions by leading a high-performing software engineering team, ensuring compliance and operational excellence within a dynamic Fintech landscape while foste...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading a skilled team of engineers to innovate and enhance a cutting-edge fintech platform, focusing on quality and scalability while driving agile practices and fostering collabo...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Vice President, Software Engineering do?question toggle

    A Vice President, Software Engineering oversees the software development teams and contributes to the strategic decisions about the company’s technical direction. They plan, coordinate, and supervise all activities related to the design, development, and implementation of the organization's software applications.

  • What kind of companies hire for Vice President, Software Engineering roles?question toggle

    Startups, technology companies, financial institutions, healthcare organizations, e-commerce companies, and virtually any business with a large-scale software development need hire for this role.

  • What qualifications are required for a VP of Software Engineering job?question toggle

    Typically a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering or a related field is required, along with extensive experience in software development and management. Strong leadership skills, excellent project management abilities and communication skills are also key.

  • Where can I find the best VP, Software Engineering jobs that pay over $100K?question toggle

    Ladders is the best place to find high-paying VP, Software Engineering positions. We vet all job listings to ensure they are high-quality and high-paying.