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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$171K - $226K *

Join a team that's building innovative Android SDKs for Voice and Video, enhancing real-time communication for thousands of users. Collaborate cross-functionally, own technical direction, and ensure h...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $190K *

Lead and elevate a high-performing team while driving innovation in AI and experiment-driven development, ensuring rapid delivery of top-notch solutions to enhance user engagement and retention in a f...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$185K - $210K *

Drive transformational change by managing a national enterprise SaaS account portfolio. Engage deeply with customers in the CX and Contact Center industries to optimize performance through AI and ML t...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic startup team as a front-end engineer, driving impactful solutions and making critical architectural decisions while leveraging AI tools in your development process. Embrace growth and i...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $135K *

Contribute to enhancing cybersecurity measures across cloud, endpoints, and networks. Collaborate closely with team members to design, implement, and maintain security solutions, ensuring protection o...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$157K - $281K *

Lead the development of an AI design framework that enhances user experiences, optimizing workflows across a dynamic platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to foster innovation, improve qua...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $130K *

Unlock potential by building and maintaining data scrapers, ensuring data accuracy, and developing Python ETL pipelines. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance data integration within our innovati...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to the development of robust web applications and APIs, streamline operations, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, driving innovation and efficiency in a fast-paced, agile enviro...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $125K *

Join a team that drives innovation in geographic information systems while leading cross-functional developers in an Agile environment. Your expertise will enhance project management for significant m...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$185K - $215K *

Contribute to impactful climate solutions as a Senior Full-Stack Engineer, driving project delivery and developing community-focused features that enhance resilience and change adaptation...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to the success of data center projects by ensuring operationally focused electrical design assurance. Leverage expertise to support electrical system reviews, enhance safety, and align desi...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $110K *

Drive technical support leadership by overseeing incident management and customer communication during PT business hours. Act as the senior decision-maker, managing cross-team coordination and ensurin...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$205K - $230K *

Drive the future of API expansion as a strategic architect, engaging with key customers and stakeholders to deliver a competitive, scalable product for the life and annuity sectors while maintaining d...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$310K - $500K+*

Join a team that's redefining enterprise productivity by developing innovative collaboration tools. Harness your product management expertise to drive strategy, lead cross-functional initiatives, and...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $105K *

Lead the charge in driving successful customer software implementations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget while enhancing customer satisfaction and...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$139K - $203K *

Innovate structured storage solutions by leading medium-sized projects, designing APIs, and enhancing service capabilities while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal performance...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$123K - $166K *

Drive the development and reliability of a cloud-based platform environment. Collaborate across teams to enhance CI/CD, manage Kubernetes clusters, and ensure secure and scalable operations while ment...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$123K - $166K *

Empower the deployment and maintenance of Kubernetes platforms in a secure environment. Collaborate with teams to advocate best practices ensuring the platform is reliable, secure, and scalable while...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering technical excellence in pre-sales support. You will partner with sales to transform customer needs into tailored solutions and demos, ensuring alignment and...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $120K *

Deliver innovative software solutions to enhance online publications across platforms, ensuring quality and compliance while optimizing user experience and analytical insights for scholarly content...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Deliver robust cloud security solutions by integrating advanced AWS architectures, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and driving DevSecOps practices in a dynamic, collaborative IT environme...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K - $175K *

Champion the modernization of legacy applications by leading a cross-functional scrum team to define product vision, strategy, and delivery for a REST-based appointment platform aligned with veteran a...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $230K *

Partner with us to drive product strategy and innovation in mobility, leading a dynamic team across autonomous tech, software, and data analytics, while ensuring customer-first development and excepti...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$130K - $155K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of AI-driven user experiences, creating intuitive, highly visual interactions that transform complex business capabilities into seamless applications within a mode...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $147K *

Shape the future of engineering solutions by leading technical methodologies, driving product application guidance, and collaborating across teams in a dynamic environment while ensuring compliance wi...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.