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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$110K - $130K *

Innovate embedded software solutions, enhancing optical networking products while championing team growth through coaching and collaboration in an Agile environment, ensuring top performance and cutti...

Markham, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$150K - $180K *

Transform automated process development through expert software engineering, collaboration, and strategic design, ensuring system reliability and performance for optimized production and assembly in o...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead and optimize the Data Team's architecture and strategy in a regulated fintech environment, focusing on analytics and data governance, while building a culture of excellence and ownership within t...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of data engineering by leading and expanding the Data Team, driving the roadmap for data governance and analytics while fostering team development and collaboration across business un...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive data excellence by leading a premier engineering team to develop and refine our data platforms, establish robust governance, and enhance analytics capabilities, shaping the future of our data st...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $215K *

Lead the charge in developing AI-driven financial infrastructures, architecting full credit risk workflows from underwriting to payments. Shape engineering practices and collaborate with a dynamic tea...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Champion customer excellence by leading global delivery operations and maximizing service profitability. Drive transformation through standardized methodologies and recurring offerings that enhance cu...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$223K - $290K *

Lead the technical strategy for data products, driving clinical data capabilities and insights. Collaborate with teams to optimize data ingestion processes and implement AI-assisted development workfl...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Drive the future of tax automation by leading product delivery for accounting workflow solutions, ensuring impactful execution through collaboration with stakeholders and engineering teams...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$172K - $349K *

Architect innovative software solutions and lead development initiatives to enhance product functionality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive technology advancements and deliver high-qua...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$136K - $162K *

Build and enhance our platform to elevate ride experiences through innovative solutions. Collaborate on designing roadmaps, improve microservice performance, and ensure the quality of our applications...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$149K - $192K *

Transform your career by designing and developing cutting-edge systems in a collaborative environment, enhancing security detection capabilities while ensuring high availability and reliability of cri...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $200K *

Join a dynamic team as a Principal AI Engineer, leading software design and AI integration. You'll mentor developers and drive innovative, scalable solutions that enhance efficiency using AI tools and...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$87K - $125K *

Lead a cross-functional team in delivering critical software solutions, ensuring collaboration across development, business analysis, and QA. Foster innovation and maintain high standards throughout t...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$241K - $266K *

Shape the future of space exploration by leading a multidisciplinary team to build high-performance simulations and analytic capabilities crucial for mission success. Your leadership will empower inno...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $200K *

Create innovative systems for the go-to-market team, enhancing revenue through production code. Collaborate closely with leadership, leveraging engineering skills to solve complex revenue challenges a...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$96K - $306K *

Lead the technical strategy for AI empowerment across development tools, driving innovation while ensuring scalable solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to define architecture and improve develop...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$108K - $130K *

Reimagine customer support leadership by scaling operations and driving AI integration in a global team. Shape metrics, coaching, and processes to enhance performance and customer experience across a...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform the global support organization by leading a team of 23, optimizing processes, and integrating AI technology, ensuring exceptional customer experiences and effective operational excellence a...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Front End Java Developer, designing and developing robust software solutions while collaborating with architects and engineers to enhance business capabilities through...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$255K - $340K *

Unlock potential by building and scaling data foundations for multimodal systems, ensuring reliability, efficiency, and quality in data operations, while collaborating with ML teams to optimize archit...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Collaborate with a dynamic engineering team to enhance client-facing components using modern frontend frameworks and micro-services, while supporting system scalability and delivering high-performance...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$185K - $195K *

Empower the future of data centers by leading innovative electrical engineering solutions. Drive impactful projects, enhance design standards, and collaborate across teams to optimize large-scale data...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$185K - $195K *

Join a dynamic team to lead innovative electrical engineering solutions for cutting-edge data center projects, driving strategic improvements and collaborating across functions to meet objectives in a...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$180K - $225K *

Join a team that's redefining flight control actuation systems. Collaborate across disciplines to ensure compliance and integration in aerospace development, enhancing system reliability and performan...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 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.