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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$295K - $345K *

Lead the charge in enhancing application performance by managing a high-performing engineering team, optimizing client applications, and defining technical strategy across platforms to drive user enga...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$207K - $300K *

Empower teams by leading software development projects while driving innovation and strategic alignment across engineering efforts, focusing on seamless user onboarding experiences within the Google C...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$167K - $209K *

Lead and shape a dynamic team driving innovative financial tech solutions. Oversee development, enhance platform scalability, and foster collaboration to improve client experiences across a fast-paced...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Transform the future of secure information sharing by developing and optimizing a Drupal-based platform for critical infrastructure and cybersecurity. Use your expertise to support modernization effor...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$225K - $275K *

Accelerate our infrastructure and developer productivity as you lead a growing team. Drive AI-driven solutions, manage cloud operations, and enhance production support while fostering a hands-on cultu...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Drive the innovation of behavior planning systems for autonomous vehicles, owning key design and implementation tasks while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure peak performance in dyna...

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's shaping autonomous driving systems by designing and implementing innovative behavior planning algorithms for low-speed environments, ensuring optimal vehicle decision-making in comp...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of autonomous driving by designing behavior planning systems for low-speed environments. Tackle complex decision-making and multi-agent interactions, creating robust solutions for dyn...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $170K *

Engage in the creation of cutting-edge behavior planning systems for autonomous vehicles. This role allows you to design and implement decision-making algorithms vital for efficient operations in comp...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to advancing autonomous vehicle technology by designing behavior planning systems. Collaborate across teams, develop algorithms, and build robust decision-making solutions for complex airpo...

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $155K *

Shape the future of autonomous driving by developing innovative behavior planning systems for vehicles in dynamic airport environments, ensuring seamless and efficient operations across complex scenar...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $166K *

Transform your career by leading a dynamic team of engineers, ensuring aircraft design modifications meet schedule, budget, and quality requirements while fostering a culture of innovation and excelle...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $190K *

Lead cross-functional collaboration to enhance enterprise systems and improve efficiency. Drive technical solutions, develop financial integrations, and mentor a dedicated team to deliver quality supp...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower our engineering team to innovate and excel in product development, fostering collaboration across disciplines to enhance quality and efficiency throughout the product lifecycle, leveraging mec...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Transform innovation by leading complex software solutions that drive business impact. Collaborate cross-functionally and mentor fellow engineers on agile teams, ensuring high-quality integrations and...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Empower innovation by developing software for advanced space missions. Engage in the full software development life cycle, working closely with cross-functional teams to enhance capabilities in deep s...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$195K - $264K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of engineering excellence, driving the development of critical services and foundational infrastructure. You'll enhance user experience while leading complex initia...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$195K - $264K *

Drive impactful initiatives as you optimize core platform services, ensuring robust data infrastructure and authentication systems that empower rapid software delivery across teams, enhancing organiza...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $189K *

Engineered a cohesive approach to lead the eCC Engineering team, ensuring high-quality software development lifecycle execution and platform reliability. Drive resource allocation, performance metrics...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $189K *

Inspire high performance by leading cross-functional engineering teams, managing resources across software development, QA, and support. Drive product roadmap execution for eChartCourier, ensuring qua...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $170K *

Join a high-impact team empowering the next generation of AI-powered solutions. Lead the architecture and delivery of a cutting-edge AI platform, driving innovation while ensuring safety and reliabili...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$156K - $255K *

Pioneer innovative mobile solutions to empower iOS engineers. Enhance productivity through robust infrastructure, cutting-edge technologies, and best practices, while delivering high-quality, scalable...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Champion the development of safety-critical embedded software for autonomous vehicle systems, ensuring reliable sensor and actuator integration, while leading and mentoring a talented firmware team to...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Contribute to the development of safety-critical firmware for autonomous vehicles, leading design, validation, and compliance efforts while mentoring a team and ensuring reliable hardware-software int...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Champion innovative design in a collaborative engineering team to deliver custom refrigeration and gas compression solutions, ensuring compliance with standards and enhancing project outcomes through...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.