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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$224K - $356K *

Develop high-performance parallel numerical applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, lead software projects, and optimize algorithms leveraging GPU acceleration. Shape the future of comp...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$163K - $204K *

Empower federal partnerships by leading capture strategies across a dynamic ecosystem, enhancing visibility and alignment between partners and sales teams to drive success in priority federal pursuits...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in managing enterprise account product delivery and technical strategy, ensuring a seamless migration from legacy systems to a modern SaaS platform while balancing multifaceted initiat...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape critical bridge projects in Alberta by managing execution, fostering client relationships, and developing junior staff, ensuring alignment with project governance and delivery excellence...

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Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$193K - $414K *

Drive the technical vision and strategy for critical cloud infrastructure. Lead multiple engineering teams to ensure high availability and performance of distributed networking services, while enhanci...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate engineering excellence by leading distribution projects, ensuring optimal resource management, and fostering cross-functional team collaboration to drive strategic goals and client satisfactio...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $155K *

Join our team to enhance cloud security solutions by integrating best practices in DevSecOps, risk assessment, and compliance. Collaborate across functions to ensure safe cloud environments while ment...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $160K *

Champion successful digital client solutions by leading project lifecycles, managing stakeholder relationships, and ensuring quality delivery while adapting to evolving priorities and driving accounta...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$184K - $356K *

Elevate your career by joining a cutting-edge team focused on optimizing deep learning systems through innovative CUDA techniques and high-performance computing solutions...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $165K *

Optimize the digital journey by enhancing product evaluation experiences. Drive consumer confidence and collaboration across teams to accelerate purchase progression through seamless, data-driven web...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$200K - $225K *

Drive end-to-end data lifecycle management, ensuring a reliable architecture supports AI-driven insights while mentoring a senior team in a dynamic, healthcare-focused environment...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Engage with us to craft cutting-edge design systems that enhance healthcare software through collaboration and innovation. Drive consistency and accessibility as you build robust component libraries f...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $165K *

Elevate your career by leading the mobile app content and personalization strategy, driving engagement through compelling storytelling and product experiences. Collaborate across teams to optimize con...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$140K - $220K *

Elevate your career as a Senior Software Engineer, where you'll design scalable solutions that empower thousands of customers. Work with a collaborative team to address IT challenges while enhancing h...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $175K *

Unlock potential by leading product strategy for data collection solutions, driving innovation and measurable impact through cross-functional collaboration. Shape and execute a roadmap to transform cu...

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Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $160K *

Lead the design and implementation of AI-powered solutions, collaborating closely with enterprise clients to optimize workflows, integrate systems, and ensure successful adoption. Drive innovation and...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$156K - $215K *

Join a team that's building scalable backend solutions for a dynamic SaaS platform. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance security capabilities, ensuring reliability and high performance for milli...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $155K *

Elevate your career by bridging customer needs with technical solutions. In this pivotal role, you'll ensure seamless integration and collaboration across sales, engineering, and support, driving cust...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Transform GPU cloud storage strategies for AI workloads, guiding product vision and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance, reliable storage solutions that empower opera...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$290K - $460K *

Drive innovative AI product experiences by managing complex programs across diverse teams, bridging engineering, product, and partnerships. Shape the future of content discovery and member engagement...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$99K - $149K *

Drive the end-to-end go-to-market strategy for Workforce Engagement Management, influencing product decisions and executing campaigns to enhance market positioning, adoption, and revenue growth in B2B...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Discover a role that shapes go-to-market strategies and leads product launches, focusing on messaging and positioning while collaborating across teams. Drive market insights and customer engagement to...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

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

$135K - $155K *

Champion the development of cutting-edge AI applications by leveraging your Python expertise to build scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to imple...

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Architect solutions to enhance DevOps teams' security by managing pre-sales technical support, conducting product demos, and serving as a subject matter expert in CI/CD integrations and workflows. Eng...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $175K *

Architect secure, scalable cloud solutions on Google Cloud Platform for federal workloads. Leverage expertise in compliance, DevSecOps, Kubernetes, and Infrastructure as Code to innovate enterprise en...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.