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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$207K - $300K *

Join a team that's driving innovation as you lead software engineering projects. Manage diverse teams, provide technical leadership, and contribute to strategic goals while overseeing large-scale deve...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $130K *

Empower project success by leading diverse teams to deliver public and private projects. Foster client relationships and manage all project phases ensuring alignment with quality, budget, and timeline...

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

$177K - $257K *

Innovate high-performance cloud-based services for subscription management. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver robust solutions and enhance user experience, while performing data analysis to dr...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$127K *

Empower innovation as a Senior Software Engineer, driving the design and development of a cutting-edge distributed CRM platform that enhances multichannel marketing performance and data integration...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team where you'll write clean, testable code and contribute to meaningful projects, collaborating across disciplines to deliver high-quality systems that enhance user experience and dri...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Join our dynamic team as a Systems Engineer, driving innovative IT solutions while overseeing end-to-end project support and ensuring compliance with enterprise architecture to meet evolving business...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$182K - $260K *

Pioneer seamless product support by bridging customer service and engineering for cutting-edge security solutions, ensuring technical stability and satisfaction through proactive resolution of critica...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$177K - $257K *

Join a team that's dedicated to building innovative, resilient web applications for purchasing and subscription management. This role involves developing user interfaces and ensuring superior performa...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $180K *

Drive the development of innovative electro-mechanical designs for cutting-edge eBeam inspection tools in semiconductor manufacturing, collaborating with a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team to enhance...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$207K - $300K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative AI-driven projects that optimize global compute performance, managing a team of experts to design and maintain large-scale software solutions across diverse tech...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $190K *

Drive innovative software solutions as you architect, build, and mentor in a dynamic environment, ensuring high throughput for enterprise-level services. Own platform stability and elevate engineering...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Empower our development team to design and build innovative software solutions, collaborating across functions to enhance user experience and drive project success while maintaining high-quality codin...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $175K *

Join a team that's driving innovation by architecting a cloud-based platform to simplify financial management services for Veterans, enhancing self-direction capabilities with scalable, secure solutio...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$134K - $236K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of spacecraft flight software by leading high-performing engineering teams and driving innovative solutions in complex, mission-critical environments while collab...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$192K - $278K *

Drive innovation by leading complex, cross-functional projects that enhance infrastructure capabilities and deliver cutting-edge technology. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure project success an...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $192K *

Unlock potential by driving firmware development and integration for cutting-edge optical interconnect technologies. Collaborate across teams and mentor junior engineers while influencing product dire...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$209K - $240K *

Champion innovation and scalability in software solutions for private markets. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior engineers, and lead impactful projects while delivering high-quali...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$189K - $215K *

Pioneer innovative software solutions as a technical lead, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable applications, mentor junior engineers, and drive high-quality code in an agile...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$209K - $240K *

Accelerate innovation by designing and maintaining scalable web applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor engineers, and lead technical solutions focused on delivering high-quality...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to lead the development of cutting-edge web applications, balancing frontend innovation with backend functionality, all while enhancing user experience and performance in a DoD tec...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Contribute to a dynamic team by leading Technical Program Managers and Manufacturing Engineers to execute high-impact customer programs with speed and accuracy, ensuring operational efficiency and sup...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $140K *

Partner with us to lead the technical execution and delivery of complex enterprise-scale customer implementations, ensuring solutions are sound, scalable, and operationally ready while collaborating c...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Shape the future of aviation technology by architecting and implementing next-gen software for aircraft systems. Collaborate in a diverse team to enhance embedded systems, striving for automation and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $150K *

Champion the development of secure Web3 solutions, delivering scalable microservices. Collaborate across teams to enhance performance and drive innovation in privacy-focused applications, ensuring hig...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $225K *

Lead the evolution of our platform services while managing a diverse product portfolio to drive market differentiation and revenue. Collaborate with key stakeholders to align internal capabilities wit...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.