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 - $180K *

Engineer successful, high-performing teams while championing AI integration in our engineering culture. Lead product evolution from legacy systems to innovative microservices, all while driving delive...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $180K *

Advance technology initiatives by leading large-scale engineering teams, ensuring high standards in software development and architecture. Drive innovation through collaboration and strategic planning...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Drive excellence by providing strategic leadership for technology initiatives, overseeing software engineering operations, and fostering collaborative teams. Engage across business units to innovate a...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $200K *

Champion technology innovation and drive software engineering excellence across teams, focusing on full stack applications and microservices. Enhance collaboration to support key business initiatives...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $180K *

Champion technology innovation and drive strategy as you lead teams in developing full stack applications. Shape the future of software engineering through exceptional leadership, collaboration, and c...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Lead the charge in shaping our technology landscape through innovative software engineering and strategic oversight. Drive collaboration across teams, ensuring high-quality delivery while managing and...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Oversee technology strategy and software engineering for full stack applications. Lead both insourced and outsourced teams, ensuring architectural excellence and collaboration across business units wh...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Shape the future of software engineering as you lead technical strategy, oversee team development, and ensure top-tier performance across multiple platforms and applications through innovation and col...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Transform the technology landscape by delivering software engineering excellence and strategic leadership across multiple affiliates, ensuring innovation, agility, and high-quality applications in a d...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead a talented team to drive innovation in cloud services, mobile apps, and desktop applications, fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaboration while developing engineers and improvin...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$240K - $303K *

Lead and enhance engineering for Funding & Payments, driving robust financial systems. Oversee a high-performing team while ensuring systems reliability, security, and compliance. Collaborate with cro...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $180K *

Champion the design and delivery of robust financial systems, leading a skilled team through complex challenges, while ensuring high-quality standards in production-grade software and effective collab...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$167K - $215K *

Champion operational excellence by leading multiple engineering teams to enhance product delivery, drive strategic initiatives, and cultivate a collaborative culture focused on performance, quality, a...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$195K - $257K *

Empower a team of engineers by leading daily activities, designing and maintaining systems while driving agile processes. Collaborate with stakeholders to align contributions with company goals and de...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $180K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic software development team, driving project success through technical guidance, efficient resource management, and process improvement while fostering a collabo...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate our engineering excellence by leading the development of innovative, secure SaaS solutions. Drive strategic alignment, mentor teams, and leverage cutting-edge technology to enhance our product...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Transform the developer experience by leading platform engineering initiatives. Shape a new team, drive automation, and enhance software delivery efficiency across products to enable faster, safer, an...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$197K *

Innovate with a dynamic team to lead software engineering projects that enhance application performance, security, and scalability while collaborating across functions for delivery excellence and stra...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$210K - $234K *

Grow and lead a dynamic Software Platform team, driving engineering excellence across CI/CD, Kubernetes, and AWS. Shape product-minded infrastructure solutions, ensuring reliability while scaling to m...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $197K *

Lead a dynamic team of software developers to drive innovative projects, enhance technical capabilities, and ensure delivery excellence in a fast-paced environment focused on patient-centered solution...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$175K - $197K *

Lead the charge in driving technical initiatives as a Software Development Manager, overseeing a team of developers to deliver innovative software solutions that align with business objectives. Shape...

Waterloo, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$233K - $330K *

Elevate your career by leading cutting-edge engineering projects in software that enhance debugging, profiling, and observability, while mentoring diverse teams and driving innovation across the AI la...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$233K - $330K *

Champion innovation by leading software engineering teams to enhance performance and quality in silicon products. Drive strategic initiatives and nurture talent across diverse projects while transform...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$233K - $330K *

Transform software engineering leadership by driving innovative projects in debugging, profiling, and system performance. Lead diverse teams to create high-quality products and foster collaboration ac...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$233K - $330K *

Pioneer innovative engineering solutions in software development, leading cross-functional teams to enhance key products in the AI-driven silicon industry while ensuring a focus on mentorship and busi...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.