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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$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

$95K - $105K *

Transform our technology landscape by developing robust backend solutions and integrations. Collaborate within a dynamic team to enhance mortgage and settlement platforms, ensuring high-quality, maint...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $105K *

Engage in backend application development and system integrations within a dynamic team. Own your projects from design to deployment, solving challenges and delivering high-quality technology solution...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $220K *

Drive innovation and excellence as you lead a high-performing software engineering team. Oversee the Order Management Platform’s strategy, execution, and operational reliability, working cross-functio...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$104K - $139K *

Lead the development of innovative solutions for our Internal Developer Infrastructure Platform. Collaborate across teams to enhance scalability and efficiency, ensuring robust CI/CD and observability...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $155K *

Empower teams as a Software Engineering Manager, driving firmware development, product planning, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver industry-leading servo drive solutions. Lead with technic...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that architects data-driven solutions at the intersection of immunology and high-speed lab operations, delivering impactful software for clinical trials and enhancing therapeutic advances...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Engage in cutting-edge immunology and data science, developing tools and analyzing complex datasets to accelerate life-changing therapies in clinical trials. Collaborate with scientists and engineers...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $193K *

Lead the charge in developing core frameworks for autonomous driving, ensuring architectural excellence and system reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance, scalabil...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $193K *

Transform the future of autonomous driving by architecting core frameworks, driving software improvements, and mentoring engineers to ensure reliable, high-quality systems for advanced autonomous vehi...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead quality initiatives for electro-mechanical actuators, enhancing reliability and performance. Oversee a team, drive process improvements, and ensure robust product design throughout the entire lif...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$101K - $188K *

Shape the future of technology by developing cutting-edge emulation systems. Contribute your expertise in multi-threading and distributed computing to optimize compiler performance and tackle complex...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$114K - $213K *

Unlock your potential by developing cutting-edge physical synthesis engines while collaborating with a global R&D team, enhancing software solutions for customer success in the technology sector...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$114K - $213K *

Innovate within a dynamic R&D team to develop cutting-edge physical synthesis software, enhancing design processes with expertise in multi-threading and customer collaboration...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $213K *

Elevate your career by optimizing chip performance and power in a high-impact, fast-paced R&D environment, focusing on electronic design automation and innovative software engineering solutions for le...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Engage with talented developers and lead technical projects to design, implement, and maintain high-quality production systems, while driving architectural decisions, promoting engineering standards...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$438K - $500K+*

Transform user experience as a strategic leader, guiding a global design team to innovate and scale intuitive, AI-driven product designs that enhance usability and drive business success within a fast...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in defining system architectures for high-performance data infrastructure, ensuring platforms meet rigorous AI and HPC requirements through vendor collaboration, technology evaluation...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$190K - $210K *

Transform robotic technology by developing high-performance software for perception and firmware integration. Collaborate with hardware and software teams to enhance robot functionality and lead devel...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$147K - $160K *

Lead and mentor a dynamic software engineering team to enhance AI-driven billing automation solutions. Drive technical strategy, establish best practices, and deliver secure, scalable cloud-native app...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $200K *

Lead the charge in engineering strategy and innovation within manufacturing, driving operational excellence and high-performing teams to align engineering objectives with business growth and performan...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Empower a high-performing engineering team to solve customer problems, enhance collaboration, and integrate AI and cloud-native technologies for greater efficiency and innovation in software developme...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$198K - $248K *

Join a team that's redefining user experiences with Box AI, leading cross-platform development in React. Take the charge in shaping and delivering exceptional front-end solutions that elevate Box's AI...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$200K - $230K *

Shape the future of quality engineering by leading a dynamic team to build a robust Site Reliability Engineering practice, enhancing software reliability and performance while driving innovative quali...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$168K - $200K *

Transform customer data integration by leveraging your backend engineering skills. Collaborate cross-functionally to design and maintain APIs, ensuring high availability and seamless integration in a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 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.