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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$150K - $180K *

Manage the end-to-end product operations process, ensuring alignment across teams, driving accountability, and quantifying revenue impacts. Collaborate with leadership to enhance product delivery and...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Transform the recruitment landscape by owning full-cycle hiring for GTM and R&D teams. Engage with stakeholders, shape strategies, and drive hiring velocity while ensuring a positive candidate experie...

CanadaRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by architecting innovative financial solutions. As a software engineer, collaborate with diverse teams to build reliable applications that transform customer experiences and streamlin...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $225K *

Empower growth by leading AI product initiatives, driving customer adoption, and enhancing market competitiveness while collaborating cross-functionally to deliver measurable business outcomes and str...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$154K - $232K *

Drive successful global deployments by leveraging your expertise in Workday methodology. Collaborate with clients and internal teams to ensure timely project delivery while enhancing customer experien...

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Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $145K *

Champion the development of impactful software solutions, collaborating across teams to enhance educational tools. Take ownership of code quality and performance, while mentoring peers and leveraging...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$181K - $250K *

Join a dynamic team to lead the evolution of a comprehensive modeling platform. Drive the technical strategy and collaborate with cross-functional teams to create self-service frameworks that enhance...

Toronto, ONRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$218K - $256K *

Lead the front-end strategy for an advanced trading platform, driving performance improvements across web and mobile clients while mentoring engineers to excel in a fast-paced, innovative environment...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$162K - $224K *

Unlock potential by leading cross-functional software initiatives and shaping program delivery for high-impact Auto Retail projects. Collaborate closely with teams and harness your technical expertise...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$172K - $225K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative fullstack solutions, guiding technical direction, and enhancing team capabilities. Collaborate across functions to deliver robust, scalable products while ment...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Support our mission by enhancing our Atlassian ecosystem, optimizing user experience across Jira, JSM, and Confluence while ensuring robust integrations and maintaining system performance across the N...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Transform the future of automation by leading innovative robotic solutions. Drive design, compliance, and manufacturing processes while mentoring a high-performing team in a dynamic, growth-stage envi...

CanadaRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $190K *

Transform healthcare by leading the development of scalable clinical programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance patient outcomes and streamline onboarding processes while ensuring co...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$139K - $202K *

Pioneer a transformative approach in customer onboarding and implementations by leading high-impact teams. Drive technical excellence, enhance customer journey, and cultivate trusted partnerships acro...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Lead and develop a high-performing engineering team, driving real-time financial infrastructure projects while fostering individual growth and establishing engineering standards for scalable practices...

CanadaRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Accelerate progress at a leading software firm by owning the technical direction of AI-driven products. Collaborate across teams to establish standards, enhance workflows, and ensure safe, scalable ag...

Utah, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate the performance and reliability of our AI-native platform by managing infrastructure, CI/CD processes, and user experience. Shape tooling to boost developer efficiency and ensure a stable, fas...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Transform the future of tax compliance by building a scalable filing platform and remittance infrastructure, enabling seamless global transactions and automation for international sellers. Drive innov...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$240K - $379K *

Shape the future of retail technology by architecting and developing a cutting-edge Retail and CPG platform using AI solutions, collaborating with top engineering teams to drive innovation and efficie...

Santa Clara, CARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's redefining CRM platforms by architecting innovative, AI-driven solutions. This high-impact role requires visionary leadership to optimize data processing and enhance user experience...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $165K *

Shape the future of AI platforms by leading strategy, architecture, and engineering for scalable, secure solutions. Drive innovation while ensuring compliance and operational excellence across enterpr...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of electrical safety and engineering by leading global programs, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvement across multiple sites while mentoring teams and enhancing oper...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Transform customer engagement by creating impactful marketing strategies for cutting-edge AI legal solutions, ensuring seamless collaboration across teams and delivering rapid, high-quality content an...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $215K *

Collaborate with senior leaders to design and implement global HR strategies, driving organizational performance and employee engagement while leading a team of HR professionals in a dynamic environme...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Unlock potential by leading mobile app development, shaping user experiences, and driving technical direction in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver intuitive...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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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