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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$150K - $200K *

Champion engineering excellence and innovation by leading a global team, driving product strategy, and enhancing software delivery for a thriving B2B SaaS platform, tackling challenges at scale while...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $270K *

Empower innovation by leading the design and development of scalable software solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape the technical vision and mentor engineers in best practices, e...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$167K - $209K *

Develop and optimize software systems by leading a talented team of engineers, managing projects, and fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence to achieve company objectives and...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$155K - $215K *

Transform customer experiences by leading a high-impact engineering team focused on product-led growth. Drive innovation and engagement across a comprehensive travel marketplace while enhancing effici...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Optimize project execution by leading a skilled engineering team to deliver innovative software solutions while managing costs and schedules to meet customer satisfaction and organizational goals...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $320K *

Join a dynamic team as you manage and mentor engineering leaders, drive technical strategy, and scale organizational efforts to enhance performance and innovation in a collaborative environment...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $200K *

Lead the charge in engineering excellence and delivery for multiple product teams, driving architectural direction and operational effectiveness, while fostering a culture of innovation through AI-ass...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$190K - $225K *

Join a dynamic team to engineer a robust AI platform that integrates diverse tools into a coherent system. Focus on backend infrastructure, cloud services, and production protocols, empowering AI-assi...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $210K *

Optimize product strategies by leading the execution of hardware platforms while shaping roadmaps to meet market demands and align with corporate objectives, driving innovation and ensuring high-quali...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in building innovative applications with a talented team, driving critical initiatives and enhancing collaboration to advance our software engineering capabilities and achieve business...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Join a team that's transforming software engineering by leading product-focused teams to deliver impactful solutions, fostering innovation and collaboration across development technologies to meet evo...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$152K - $190K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of healthcare through innovative software solutions. As a technical leader, you'll drive the design and development of next-gen clinical data platforms while ment...

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3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Transform your career by leading cross-functional teams to deliver innovative software solutions. Drive engineering excellence, mentor talent, and enhance collaboration while ensuring high-quality, sc...

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $171K *

Lead a dynamic engineering team by driving technical excellence, fostering collaboration across departments, and ensuring high-quality software delivery through innovative approaches and hands-on cont...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$153K - $179K *

Transform the core of laboratory operations by leading complex software initiatives, mentoring engineers, and optimizing scalable systems to enhance efficiency and drive technical excellence across ou...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$240K - $290K *

Join us to lead our infrastructure platform team, enabling rapid feature deployment and establishing SRE practices for operational excellence, driving engineering quality and team development in a col...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $180K *

Champion the development of a tech-driven healthcare solution by leading a diverse engineering team, overseeing software architecture, security compliance, and EHR integration while driving innovation...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $180K *

Lead high-performing platform engineering teams to deliver scalable, secure infrastructure while overseeing technical direction and driving initiatives that enhance developer productivity and operatio...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Inspire growth by leading high-performing platform engineering teams to enhance infrastructure reliability, security, and scalability. Drive impactful initiatives that empower product teams to deliver...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Champion scalable backend solutions while driving innovation in banking operations. As a senior engineer, design impactful features that prioritize data integrity in high-volume environments, ensuring...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$285K - $425K *

Unlock your potential by leading complex integrations and transformations across engineering and product teams. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive innovation while ensuring security and operation...

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5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$235K - $290K *

Unlock your potential by leading a data engineering team to modernize data architecture, ensuring high-quality data access. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and drive engineering excellence whi...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $167K *

Champion engineering excellence by leading high-impact teams to deliver scalable software solutions while prioritizing quality, security, and operational efficiency in a collaborative remote environme...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Champion the development of essential data infrastructure, ensuring reliability, security, and scalability. Lead and manage a team through the software development lifecycle, driving technical excelle...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$147K - $293K *

Lead and develop a high-performing developer platform team, ensuring agility, scalability, and creativity while fostering collaboration across the organization and mentoring engineers to excel in thei...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.