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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$150K - $250K *

Empower your career by leading full-chip Physical Verification efforts, driving quality, and collaborating cross-functionally. Shape advanced technology nodes while ensuring successful execution from...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$150K - $250K *

Join a team that's dedicated to leading full-chip physical verification efforts, ensuring quality and readiness for tapeout. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver clean designs and mainta...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$275K - $325K *

Reimagine product management by leading AI-driven innovations that influence real-time decision-making and optimize enterprise data workflows. Collaborate with diverse teams globally to shape a vision...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Transform the future of enterprise risk management by leading front-end development, crafting scalable UI solutions, and integrating innovative AI workflows to enhance user experience on our Risk Clou...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $220K *

Optimize platform deployments and customer support by effectively managing the Istari platform across diverse environments. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless infrastructure operations...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$104K - $139K *

Join a team that shapes the future of mobile browsing, enhancing user experience on iOS and Android. Drive activation, retention, and innovative features while collaborating across teams to build a be...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$212K - $291K *

Drive effective governance by prioritizing agendas for senior leadership forums, ensuring strategic focus, and facilitating impactful discussions that lead to clear, actionable decisions, ultimately o...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$86K - $172K *

Partner with us to lead a dynamic development team delivering client solutions, ensuring technical excellence and quality throughout implementations within a billable Professional Services model, whil...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate the automotive service landscape by leading product strategy and innovation. Drive customer engagement and retention with cutting-edge solutions while collaborating cross-functionally to enhan...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$131K - $176K *

Unlock your potential by joining our team to drive AI-enabled technology solutions across operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape a comprehensive tech roadmap that enhances sales...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $145K *

Drive innovative software solutions by developing robust, cloud-native systems that enhance provider data management capabilities and meet the evolving needs of clients in a dynamic, collaborative env...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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...

US-AnywhereRemote

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 2 weeks 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...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   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...

US-AnywhereRemote

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

3 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...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information 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.