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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$235K - $265K *

Champion product innovation by leading a dynamic team to define strategy, drive decisions, and ensure successful launches that align with company growth and customer needs in the health technology sec...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$142K - $196K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative software solutions that enhance healthcare efficiency and resilience. Collaborate with diverse teams to design and deliver optimal cloud-native applications whil...

Georgia, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $200K *

Lead the pre-sales team, driving revenue growth through technical expertise in SaaS solutions. Oversee customer engagements, solution architecture, and cross-functional collaboration while developing...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$151K - $238K *

Champion strategic capture initiatives and lead high-impact proposal development, ensuring compliance and compelling content. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to operationalize winning strategi...

RemoteRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$148K - $269K *

Unlock innovative solutions by leveraging technical expertise to support sales teams in aligning technology with customer needs during the full sales cycle. Collaborate closely to foster client relati...

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Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive your career with a role focused on firmware validation, engaging in test strategy development, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the quality and performance of firmware thr...

Washington, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Pioneer innovative infrastructure services by designing, building, and operating customer-facing control planes and managed Kubernetes for seamless compute environments and enhanced service capabiliti...

San Francisco, CARemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $165K *

Transform your career by leading technical direction and architecture for complex systems. Collaborate across teams to drive innovation, establish standards, and mentor engineers while ensuring alignm...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $190K *

Transform the Corporate Giving domain by leading a high-performing engineering team, driving product innovation, and ensuring compliance while managing enterprise-scale disbursement systems for social...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Shape the future of healthcare technology by leading product management efforts, driving strategy, and delivering innovative data insights solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing workplace design and construction projects, ensuring operational readiness and accountability across multiple sites while optimizing budgets and vendor performance for succ...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$81K *

Manage and enhance public health technology platforms, ensuring secure, reliable operations for local, state, and federal agencies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize system performan...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$152K - $287K *

Join a team that builds and operates large-scale GPU infrastructure for AI workloads. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop automation and tools, ensuring reliability and efficiency in pr...

Santa Clara, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$103K - $181K *

Transform user experiences by developing and enhancing frontend applications using JavaScript, React, and TypeScript. Collaborate in an Agile environment to deliver high-quality software solutions whi...

United StatesRemote

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

$145K - $195K *

Engage in developing high-performance frontend solutions for a pioneering CAD modeling app. Collaborate extensively with backend teams to create integral code-driven functionalities, ensuring a superi...

Los Angeles, CARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Elevate transformation efforts by guiding a strategic portfolio in AI-native engineering. Drive operational excellence and innovation across programs, ensuring delivery success and client satisfaction...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Lead a strategic portfolio within a large-scale transformation, ensuring delivery excellence across multiple programs and managed services while driving innovation through AI-native practices and oper...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$148K - $254K *

Transform connected systems by designing and deploying advanced anomaly detection models. Lead a team to build robust pipelines, ensuring real-time analysis and integration across AI and engineering t...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$180K - $220K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative physician engagement products, overseeing technology initiatives, and managing cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions that enhance healthcare pr...

Fort Washington, PARemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $250K *

Transform client engagement and product marketing strategies to drive global expansion. Collaborate across teams to craft compelling narratives, enhance customer journeys, and position the brand as a...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$106K - $260K *

Elevate consumer health through innovative software solutions, leading engineering teams to shape and execute high-impact initiatives. Drive cloud-native technology and AI integration for enhanced use...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $160K *

Lead a global software engineering function, driving high-impact initiatives and overseeing multiple teams to deliver scalable, secure products for millions. Foster innovation and accountability while...

CanadaRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$82K - $110K *

Help us enhance user experience by developing and maintaining Firefox features for OS integration. Collaborate with a distributed team to tackle complex engineering tasks and contribute to a high-qual...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $118K *

Elevate the quality of software by designing automated testing frameworks and integrating AI tools for enhanced efficiency and accuracy. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure smooth delivery of hig...

Chicago, ILRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing projects from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver results on time while effectively co...

Arkansas, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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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    Highlight measurable results from leading teams and delivering software, along with examples of strategic decision-making, organizational growth, operational improvements, and effective partnership with product and business leaders.