Vice President, Software Engineering Jobs

Explore Vice President, Software Engineering jobs for experienced technology leaders ready to guide teams, set technical direction, and deliver products at scale. This executive role connects business strategy with software delivery, bringing together people leadership, architecture, operational excellence, and innovation. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more, helping you focus your search on senior roles that match your experience.

What Does a Vice President of Software Engineering Do?

A VP of Software Engineering oversees engineering organizations and helps determine how software supports company goals. Responsibilities may include setting engineering strategy, building and developing teams, guiding architecture and platform decisions, improving development practices, and partnering with product, security, operations, and executive leaders. The scope varies by company size, industry, and stage of growth.

Skills and Experience Employers Seek

Employers often look for a record of leading software teams, delivering reliable products, and managing complex technical initiatives. Valuable strengths include strategic planning, engineering management, systems design, cloud and platform expertise, security awareness, budgeting, and clear communication. Successful candidates can balance long-term technology investments with delivery priorities and create a culture that supports accountability, collaboration, and growth.

Career Opportunities and Compensation

Vice President of Software Engineering opportunities span technology companies and organizations across finance, healthcare, retail, media, and other sectors. Compensation depends on factors such as location, company scale, industry, and the role’s scope; total compensation may also include incentives or equity. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, so you can discover executive-level opportunities aligned with your career goals.

Find Your Next VP of Software Engineering Role

Use Ladders to explore current openings, compare leadership opportunities, and identify roles that fit your technical background and management experience. Review each listing for its responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation details, then tailor your application to show how your leadership has advanced engineering outcomes and business objectives.

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$133K - $190K *

Drive innovation as you lead the design and deployment of scalable AI-native platforms, blending advanced technologies with enterprise systems. Collaborate across teams to ensure high performance and...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$133K - $190K *

Join a team that's driving Mergers & Acquisitions success by leading Dynamics 365 configuration and customization efforts. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize business processes and ensure seaml...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$200K - $215K *

Advance the cloud platform capabilities, ensuring secure, reliable, and scalable product delivery while enhancing developer experience and shaping reliability practices in a mission-driven healthcare...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in technical direction and agile processes while mentoring a high-performing software engineering team. Your problem-solving skills will drive the development of scalable, secure solut...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$195K - $208K *

Reimagine user experiences by leading design for core product features, ensuring seamless integration and customer delight. Collaborate across teams to enhance engagement and trust, shaping the future...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as you champion quality across the SDLC, promoting best practices in testing. Collaborate cross-functionally to build and scale automated test suites, ensuring reliability and perf...

Salt Lake City, UTRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading frontend architecture for scalable, high-performance systems. Collaborate across teams to enhance user experiences and drive technical excellence in a dynamic, enterprise-l...

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3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $170K *

Execute complex, cross-functional initiatives while navigating ambiguity and redefining operational models. Your strategic insights and leadership will propel projects to success and enhance overall o...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Champion the successful delivery of customer projects through all phases, ensuring alignment with business goals by coordinating teams and resources while managing risks and transacting key communicat...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to shape the future of software engineering by leading architectural decisions, driving product modernization, and enhancing operational excellence while mentoring others and foste...

Nashville, TNRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$179K - $232K *

Deliver innovative solutions by optimizing developer infrastructures, enhancing integration of hybrid tools, and streamlining workflows for improved productivity across diverse engineering teams and p...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Transform the software development landscape by defining a cohesive end-to-end experience, integrating planning to verification workflows across teams. Lead product strategy and execution, influencing...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team of software engineers focused on product development and system performance. Engage in coding, debugging, and implementing automated tests while collaborating on algorithms and enh...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$180K - $250K *

Innovate the design and delivery of cutting-edge SaaS solutions powered by data, ML, and AI. Own key technical areas driving high-quality product features through collaboration, backend development, a...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$300K - $360K *

Transform the future of product engineering by leading AI agent integration, ensuring quality and efficiency across teams. Drive enterprise-wide change through innovative platform development and stra...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$125K - $150K *

Empower a dynamic team of engineers to innovate e-commerce solutions, driving growth through collaboration with product managers and stakeholders while leveraging AI to enhance development processes a...

Houston, TXRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $300K *

Transform the future of cloud-native applications by designing and developing scalable web solutions. Leverage your expertise in full stack development and cloud technologies to drive innovation and o...

Boston, MARemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $135K *

Drive technical excellence and team growth by leading software development initiatives, managing resources, and ensuring project alignment with business goals while maintaining security and operationa...

Emeryville, CARemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $195K *

Engineer innovative solutions for Arista's EOS software, enhancing data center networks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and debug features, ensuring high-quality softwar...

Vancouver, BCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Elevate user experience by designing and implementing high-performance UIs. Engage in collaborative architecture decisions while developing scalable, visually stunning applications that empower users...

Menlo Park, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Optimize project delivery by leading cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution of SaaS engagements. Foster strong client relationships while managing scope, timelines, and budgets to meet...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$135K - $160K *

Empower a talented engineering team to develop innovative airgap-native software solutions. Drive product success in National Defense by ensuring seamless integration with UDS, fostering collaboration...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Accelerate progress at Army formations by leading the autonomy integration campaign. Drive customer relationships, oversee pipeline management, and convert prototypes into funded positions while shapi...

Michigan, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$200K - $275K *

Lead and optimize cloud infrastructure for simulation frameworks, driving team performance and technical strategy. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance validation processes and ensure robust soft...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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

    A Vice President of Software Engineering leads engineering teams and helps set the organization’s technology and delivery strategy. The role may oversee architecture, software development, team growth, budgets, and collaboration with product and executive leadership.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for VP of Software Engineering jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers typically seek substantial software engineering and people-management experience, a history of delivering complex products, and the ability to guide technical strategy. Familiarity with relevant platforms, security, and operating practices may also be important.

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    Pay varies by company, industry, location, and role scope. Total compensation may include salary, bonuses, or equity. Ladders lists vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; check individual listings for compensation details.

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    Search Ladders for vetted senior professional opportunities, filter listings by relevant preferences, and review each role’s location, responsibilities, qualifications, and compensation information.

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    Highlight measurable results from leading teams and delivering software, along with examples of strategic decision-making, organizational growth, operational improvements, and effective partnership with product and business leaders.