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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$120K - $150K *

Drive complex federal platform initiatives, enhancing security, compliance, and infrastructure through innovative engineering solutions and cross-functional leadership...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$176K - $243K *

Empower innovation by leading the design and delivery of AI/ML systems. Drive architectural decisions, optimize model development, and enhance system reliability while collaborating with cross-functio...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $260K *

Shape the future of fleet navigation by owning end-to-end projects, delivering high-quality software across platforms, and collaborating cross-functionally to enhance user experiences in complex envir...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the execution of VDC deliverables, ensuring quality standards while coordinating across various project phases. Collaborate with teams to enhance workflows and deliver optimal results in BIM, con...

Henderson, NVRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $270K *

Innovate software solutions that enhance the delivery of critical treatments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable applications, mentor junior engineers, and drive product direct...

Boston, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the technical execution of VDC deliverables, ensuring quality standards across all project phases. Collaborate with teams to enhance construction workflows and support field operations through in...

Henderson, NVRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$229K - $299K *

Help us transform our enterprise programs by orchestrating complex cross-functional initiatives and delivering measurable outcomes while driving clarity in ambiguity and fostering strong relationships...

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Reposted 3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $177K *

Lead the charge in software development across a cross-functional team while ensuring quality and technical excellence. Balance hands-on coding with team leadership to deliver high-value applications...

Ohio, USRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Join our team to design and build robust infrastructure that meets evolving regulations. Innovate by mastering new technologies and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experien...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$164K - $295K *

Optimize the delivery of advanced server rack solutions by leading cross-functional teams, managing complex hardware programs, and ensuring alignment with hyperscale data center requirements for next...

Austin, TXRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$145K - $175K *

Join our team to drive the technical direction of our Internal Developer Platform, enhancing workflows and tooling for engineering teams. You'll lead multi-quarter strategies, ensuring reliable delive...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing high-impact data center construction projects, overseeing timelines, budgets, and stakeholder collaboration to ensure operational success from inception to completion...

Texas, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$181K - $290K *

Take ownership of the end-to-end monthly release engine, ensuring platform readiness, coherence in go-to-market strategies, and building scalable operating mechanisms in collaboration with cross-funct...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$144K - $211K *

Lead the charge in managing complex Industrial Controls workstreams, ensuring seamless execution of NPI programs. Collaborate across teams to deliver innovative automation solutions on time and within...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Transform enterprise data into valuable insights while leading AI-powered product strategies. Drive cross-functional collaboration to deliver secure, innovative, and measurable data capabilities that...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $240K *

Drive strategic M&A initiatives by leading complex transactions, evaluating opportunities, and collaborating with executives to enhance corporate growth and value creation. Shape the future through ef...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$179K - $220K *

Unlock potential by leading the Lattice MCP server strategy and integrations that enhance performance data interoperability within popular AI tools and external platforms, driving customer engagement...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in overseeing high-impact projects, driving strategic initiatives, and fostering strong customer relationships while ensuring alignment with business objectives and delivering measurab...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$164K - $200K *

Shape the future of software integration by leading a team to develop a robust ERP connector framework, ensuring data integrity and seamless communication between systems while driving architectural d...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading our platform engineering efforts, enhancing infrastructure, security, and CI/CD processes. Drive innovation and reliability as you build scalable solutions that empower pro...

CanadaRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$204K - $316K *

Join a dynamic leadership team to drive innovative platform strategies, manage cross-functional engineering teams, and shape the future of AI-enabled solutions through advanced cloud services and cutt...

New Jersey, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$207K - $300K *

Empower a dynamic team driving high-impact projects in distributed systems. Lead design, analysis, and troubleshooting efforts while ensuring seamless integration in a secure environment, fostering co...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $140K *

Engage as an experienced implementation leader managing complex client onboarding and execution of digital banking solutions. Collaborate across teams to drive project success, enhance operational eff...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of field engineering by leading technical support, training, and quality assurance efforts. Drive continuous improvement while ensuring top-tier service and communication with clients...

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Reposted yesterday

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

$212K - $278K *

Join a dynamic team to innovate and shape enterprise strategies, collaborating with C-suite leaders to drive technology transformation. Play a pivotal role in designing scalable solutions and enhancin...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.

  • How much do Vice Presidents of Software Engineering earn?question toggle

    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.