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 *

Join a team that's driving innovation in software development through hands-on leadership, mentoring, and technical influence. Shape the architecture and enhance engineering practices while developing...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$107K - $227K *

Lead the charge in architectural design excellence, overseeing multi-project execution. Drive innovation and mentor teams while ensuring adherence to standards, budgets, and schedules in a collaborati...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$171K - $245K *

Join a dynamic team to lead complex hardware engineering programs, ensuring successful delivery from concept to customer. Drive innovation through cross-functional collaboration and expert program man...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Shape operational excellence by overseeing engineering teams across multifamily properties, ensuring efficient maintenance, compliance, and exceptional service delivery while mentoring leaders to enha...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of software solutions by leading design efforts for secure, scalable applications. Drive technical strategy and mentor engineers while ensuring adherence to industry standards and enh...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of financial services by developing scalable enterprise web applications using cutting-edge technologies. Drive cloud-native solutions and lead cross-functional t...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $275K *

Elevate your career by designing and building advanced software-defined networking systems that enable scalable, secure communication across diverse environments while collaborating with cross-functio...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $225K *

Advance the test engineering team by managing operations, driving strategy, and ensuring high-quality processes align with company goals. Lead initiatives on test architecture and foster collaboration...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$149K - $234K *

Pioneer innovative software solutions while collaborating on cutting-edge cyber technologies. Design and develop specialized applications, ensuring compliance with government standards and enhancing o...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$149K - $234K *

Drive innovation in cyber software engineering through custom design, development, and documentation. Collaborate on specialized tools and techniques, participate in software readiness reviews, and en...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$108K - $142K *

Drive innovation and excellence in our data engineering team, overseeing the transformation of our data infrastructure, fostering talent development, and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver com...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead engineering operations at ValPay, ensuring high performance and scalability. Collaborate with product teams, enforce technical standards, and drive AI adoption while building a solid management s...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead and mentor a dynamic engineering team while driving electrical design projects for municipal infrastructure, ensuring technical excellence and collaborative success in water and wastewater facili...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$200K - $315K *

Lead and empower a dynamic team driving AI-powered search and computer vision initiatives. Shape strategies for production services, spearhead innovative features, and ensure optimal performance and s...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a high-impact leadership role to scale platform engineering, foster technical excellence, and bridge strategy with execution. Drive organizational growth, enhance team collaboration, and ensure t...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Champion a transformative platform engineering vision, leading cross-functional teams to enhance cloud infrastructure and operational excellence, driving innovation in a collaborative environment that...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career as a Senior Software Developer, creating scalable, high-performance software for a cutting-edge telematics platform. Collaborate with a dynamic team to process real-time data from...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$104K - $135K *

Shape the future of telematics by developing a state-of-the-art platform. Leverage strong C# programming skills to create scalable software for analyzing millions of vehicles globally, ensuring reliab...

Oakville, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $210K *

Lead the charge in defining and executing a comprehensive security strategy, overseeing risk management and security architecture across cutting-edge technological environments to protect vital assets...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Deliver technical leadership and project guidance for endpoint services, ensuring effective collaboration and risk management. Drive the development of a flexible classification tool while supporting...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in shaping innovative public safety solutions by defining strategic visions and driving modernization while collaborating across teams to deliver impactful software solutions that enha...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to lead product strategy and modernization for critical public safety systems, driving impactful changes and guiding cross-functional collaboration to optimize user experience and...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Create strategic product direction for mission-critical public safety systems, leading modernization initiatives and cross-functional collaboration to maximize value and impact on customer operations...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Transform software capabilities by collaborating with developers to enhance data labeling solutions and ensure compliance with evolving policies while streamlining service integration for optimal user...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team to design and develop innovative software solutions, enhancing classification tools, and supporting web applications while collaborating throughout the entir...

2 weeks 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.