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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$130K - $180K *

Join the forefront of AI innovation by architecting and leading the development of cutting-edge GenAI platforms. Shape the future of agentic workflows and LLM-backed services while mentoring a team of...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $230K *

Grow your career with a pivotal role overseeing complex architectures, advocating best practices, and developing secure, scalable solutions for healthcare systems. Collaborate with teams to bridge dat...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Lead the design and implementation of self-service cloud platforms that enhance development, operational capabilities, and DevOps practices, ensuring secure and scalable infrastructure aligns with bus...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$218K - $235K *

Accelerate progress at building robust security programs in an AI-driven environment. Lead initiatives to integrate security in development and design scalable security architecture, ensuring risk man...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $160K *

Transform operational excellence in our high-availability SaaS platform by leveraging AWS, driving cloud reliability, and enhancing security while fostering a collaborative, innovative environment for...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $125K *

Empower team performance by driving data-driven people operations and strategic partnerships. Collaborate across departments to enhance the employee experience and organizational effectiveness in a hi...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$115K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining data analytics by creating impactful solutions that bridge technical engineering with strategic insights, ensuring data readiness across multiple platforms and delivering...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $275K *

Lead the design and implementation of advanced AI agent frameworks, optimizing decision-making processes for analysts while ensuring safety and scalability. Foster a culture of ethical AI and rapid ex...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$184K - $324K *

Lead the development and execution of a user-focused strategy for critical enterprise systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams and fostering a strong experimentation culture to drive growth...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$141K - $198K *

Champion growth by leading a high-performing sales team focused on K-12 education, driving revenue and pipeline targets while engaging with key stakeholders and ensuring alignment with customer needs...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$171K - $229K *

Join a team that's transforming customer engagement by leading a high-performing technical team. Drive innovation, enhance operational excellence, and develop future leaders while delivering impactful...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$195K - $230K *

Lead the charge in architecting complex solutions for enterprise clients, guiding them through implementation and value realization with a focus on AIOps and operational resilience. Serve as a technic...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $180K *

Elevate your career by architecting and enhancing high-performance Batch and Realtime Streaming platforms that empower innovative machine learning solutions and optimize financial trading systems thro...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $165K *

Transform your career by leading the development of AI infrastructure solutions. Collaborate with customers and engineering teams to define and create capabilities for large-scale GPU workloads, drivi...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $140K *

Design high-performance electrical systems by leading projects from concept to construction. Engage in cross-disciplinary collaboration while ensuring compliance and sustainability goals. Strengthen e...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$130K - $140K *

Lead the charge in engineering innovative electrical designs for multifaceted commercial projects, ensuring compliance and sustainability while managing the entire project lifecycle from concept to co...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $140K *

Transform electrical design by leading complex commercial projects, ensuring compliance with codes and sustainability goals while collaborating across disciplines from concept to construction...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $140K *

Drive the electrical engineering design for commercial projects, ensuring compliance and performance. Lead cross-disciplinary teams to enhance efficiency from concept to completion, while mentoring pe...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $130K *

Drive quality excellence and innovation by leading the testing strategy, mentoring teams, and ensuring robust delivery for complex projects in a collaborative, agile environment. Embrace technical cha...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $175K *

Champion the IT landscape by leading technology initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and security across multiple locations, while guiding a dedicated team to deliver exceptional support an...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $160K *

Champion advanced security and performance architecture in eCommerce platforms, ensuring robust data protection and system optimization while collaborating cross-functionally to enhance application sp...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $147K *

Empower our global engineering team as you optimize DevOps practices and cloud infrastructure, ensuring efficiency and robustness for a platform processing millions of transactions daily. Help drive a...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Inspire the evolution of scalable frontend systems across multiple product areas while collaborating with cross-functional teams to define technical strategy and improve user experience. Lead initiati...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$96K - $120K *

Unlock potential by serving as a technical partner for financial institutions, guiding integration architecture, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring successful SDK and API utilization throughout the...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $130K *

Join a team focused on transforming private data sharing through innovative products. Drive the product vision, collaborate with top-tier engineers, and revolutionize the privacy tech landscape while...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer 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.