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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$120K - $145K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Software Engineer specializing in network systems. Drive the development of cutting-edge software solutions, enhancing performance and scalability while collaborating...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$150K - $225K *

Join a team that's redefining spinal and cranial care through innovative tech and data-driven insights. Lead product development, mentor engineers, and enhance software processes for improved patient...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Collaborate with engineering teams to execute medium to large projects, driving scope, schedules, and process improvements while ensuring effective communication and documentation throughout the proje...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $160K *

Architect and lead innovative end-user computing solutions for a large-scale, dynamic environment. Drive security, compliance, and performance across diverse platforms, ensuring operational excellence...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$185K - $198K *

Drive product development and delivery for critical areas of a web application, leveraging customer insights and collaboration across teams to enhance user experience and grow market share in a fast-p...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing innovative software solutions, leveraging your expertise in NextJS, React, and Java to drive operational excellence and mentor a dynamic engineering team...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Advance your career with a pivotal role leading software engineering efforts, driving innovation, enhancing application performance, and ensuring operational excellence across teams while working with...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $210K *

Innovate cutting-edge security software solutions with a collaborative team, enhancing production systems while leveraging advanced technologies and best practices to drive efficiency and user experie...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $210K *

Join a team that develops innovative software solutions to enhance security production systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create user-friendly applications and improve operational eff...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead client-facing technical projects, ensuring on-time delivery and alignment with business goals. Utilize your experience to manage cross-functional teams and enhance delivery processes, while drivi...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Grow your career with a role that drives innovation in electrical design for data centers. Oversee project activities, develop design standards, and implement energy-efficient systems while leading a...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$240K - $300K *

Shape the technical vision for a high-impact engineering domain, modernizing architecture, ensuring reliability, and enabling new capabilities. Lead multi-team strategies while mentoring engineers to...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$240K - $300K *

Elevate the Core Transfer Experience by owning technical vision, modernizing architecture, and driving operational excellence, while enabling innovative AI-native capabilities to enhance user experien...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in developing a cutting-edge multi-physics well-targeting engine, collaborating with top scientists to enhance distributed computing systems while mentoring peers and ensuring a scalab...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$500K *

Elevate enterprise functionality by designing, building, and securing robust full-stack solutions. Drive team collaboration through effective user management and scaled backend systems that meet strin...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$151K - $222K *

Lead the charge in driving innovation and quality in application development while managing a high-performing team. Oversee CI/CD processes, ensure operational excellence, and collaborate cross-functi...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$214K - $309K *

Lead the charge in shaping the future of cloud network solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and deliver scalable microservices, ensuring an exceptional customer experience and...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$214K - $309K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to lead and innovate automated solutions. Shape security product strategies and enhance quality and scalability, while mentoring software engineers to improve p...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$151K - $222K *

Engage a dynamic team to lead end-to-end application lifecycle. Drive innovation in software development, enhance quality assurance, and optimize CI/CD processes to deliver reliable solutions that ali...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$151K - $222K *

Lead and mentor a dynamic team of software and AI engineers, driving innovation and technical excellence while enhancing system performance and integrating advanced AI solutions for business success...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$250K - $362K *

Lead and inspire a talented engineering team to develop cutting-edge cloud security solutions, setting strategic direction and driving high-quality software delivery in a fast-paced environment...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $306K *

Join us to lead platform teams driving middleware evolution and strategic improvements. You'll manage performance, cost control, and reliability outcomes while enhancing cross-team collaboration and c...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform on-premises technology with your DevOps expertise. Lead the design, implementation, and lifecycle management of innovative solutions in a collaborative team, addressing complex deployment ch...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Innovate within a crucial mission by leveraging your software engineering expertise to enhance, operate, and maintain vital systems. Collaborate with teams, mentor developers, and drive agile workflow...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $200K *

Shape technical direction and lead a multidisciplinary engineering team to deliver mission-ready systems, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation that drives the development and production ex...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.