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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$212K - $265K *

Drive transformative software engineering across EPM products, lead modernization, build innovative SaaS capabilities, and enhance operational excellence in a high-impact role overseeing global teams...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Help us design and enhance robust software systems, guiding teams on innovative projects while ensuring software performance and quality standards are met with leading-edge technologies...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$208K - $306K *

Join a team that's redefining engineering excellence by leading platform services that enhance software development. Drive innovation, consolidate capabilities, and foster a culture of collaboration t...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $220K *

Transform the engineering landscape by shaping strategy, fostering collaboration, and leading a high-performing team through rapid change. Drive innovation in AI observability while ensuring alignment...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Pioneer an innovative engineering culture by leading and scaling high-performing teams while integrating AI tools and practices to enhance delivery and impact aligned with organizational goals...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$240K - $280K *

Shape the future of our engineering organization by leading diverse teams, driving technical strategy, and enhancing product delivery. Collaborate closely with leadership to foster talent and ensure h...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$210K - $250K *

Join a visionary team to spearhead AI strategy, development, and governance, transforming engineering through innovative AI solutions while ensuring ethical and secure practices across the organizatio...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$120K - $145K *

Drive operational excellence as a Lead DevOps Engineer, optimizing multi-cloud environments through automation, CI/CD practices, and security measures to enhance system reliability and efficiency whil...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $175K *

Contribute to the development of innovative CheckVideo applications, enhancing security and performance in a collaborative environment. Drive success through your expertise in software engineering, cl...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Transform your career by leading the development of innovative 3D design algorithms. Collaborate with a dynamic R&D team in an agile environment to drive continuous improvement and leverage your exper...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$170K - $250K *

Elevate your career by leading key initiatives, architecting scalable services, and designing data-intensive applications in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive inn...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $220K *

Champion the engineering transformation in AI-driven fintech by leading innovative software development and scaling operations for a rapidly growing platform, ensuring high standards and a robust engi...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$155K - $175K *

Lead the development of a cloud-native DCIM platform, managing global teams to deliver scalable solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure operational excellence and drive innovation in data c...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$155K - $175K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead the development of a cutting-edge cloud-native DCIM platform. Drive innovation, manage global engineering teams, and collaborate with stakeholders to optimize data cent...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$155K - $175K *

Lead the development of a cloud-native DCIM platform, driving architecture and global engineering teams to deliver real-time insights and operational excellence across data centers, while collaboratin...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$155K - $175K *

Elevate your career by leading the development of a cutting-edge DCIM platform. Drive innovation in cloud-native architecture, manage global teams, and collaborate with stakeholders to optimize data c...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$155K - $175K *

Lead the development of a cloud-native DCIM platform, managing global teams to deliver scalable solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure operational excellence and drive innovation in data c...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$155K - $175K *

Drive the development of a cutting-edge cloud-native DCIM platform, leading global engineering teams to deliver scalable, secure solutions that optimize data center operations and enhance real-time mo...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$155K - $175K *

Lead the charge in developing a cutting-edge DCIM platform, driving global engineering teams to deliver secure, scalable solutions on Microsoft Azure while ensuring operational excellence and alignmen...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$155K - $175K *

Lead the development of a cutting-edge DCIM platform, overseeing global teams to deliver scalable, secure solutions on Microsoft Azure. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive innovation and ensure ope...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$155K - $175K *

Drive the development of a cutting-edge cloud-native DCIM platform, leading global teams to deliver scalable solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure operational excellence and real-time ins...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$254K - $407K *

Join us in leading the development of a cutting-edge AI-native decisioning platform. This role combines technical excellence, strategic vision, and team-building to drive innovation and deliver busine...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$212K - $339K *

Empower engineering teams to build and scale a cutting-edge, AI-native decisioning platform, driving strategic technology initiatives and fostering innovation while ensuring top-tier performance and o...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$254K - $407K *

Accelerate your impact by leading a visionary engineering team, driving architecture and strategy for scalable AI-native platforms. Partner across disciplines to foster innovation and high performance...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$254K - $407K *

Drive innovation and technical excellence while building a high-performing engineering team to scale a cutting-edge decisioning platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technology st...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.

  • How much do Vice Presidents of Software Engineering earn?question toggle

    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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    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.