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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$160K - $225K *

Optimize core platform services for enterprise-scale public cloud environments. Collaborate closely with application teams and security stakeholders to implement robust, automated, and secure systems...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $140K *

Inspire innovation and drive solutions as a Full Stack Engineer, leveraging your expertise to enhance transit technology. Collaborate within a small team, delivering impactful code and creative proble...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $140K *

Unlock potential by tackling complex challenges as a Full Stack Software Engineer. Collaborate across teams, design scalable solutions, and contribute to the growth of legacy systems while driving inn...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$221K - $426K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of customer support through strategic leadership. As VP, you'll oversee global teams addressing complex technical challenges, driving excellence, and ensuring an...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$221K - $426K *

Drive operational excellence and innovation in a global technical support organization, ensuring an elevated customer experience while leading a diverse team to resolve complex issues and align with c...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$221K - $426K *

Drive innovation in global technical support for Slack, enhancing customer experience through strategic leadership and metric accountability while fostering a high-performance culture in a dynamic env...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$221K - $426K *

Lead the charge in transforming global technical support for Slack, driving operational excellence and ensuring exceptional customer experiences. Harness strategic vision to foster high-performance co...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$217K - $326K *

Lead the charge in driving innovative transformation of digital platforms. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will design and implement high-performance algorithms that enhance customer experiences, c...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $140K *

Lead the charge in software quality assurance by developing and executing testing strategies for embedded and cloud systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance testing processes and en...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $286K *

Join us to lead a team of engineers in designing scalable microservices and innovative solutions, enhancing user experience and driving business impact in a fast-paced technology environment...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Shape the future of AI-driven applications by designing scalable microservices and integrating cutting-edge technologies. Collaborate with teams to create impactful features that drive efficiency and...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Engineer exceptional customer experiences by leading product strategy for compliance offerings. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver AI-driven solutions that solve complex challenges and enhance...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $188K *

Transform complex challenges into clear solutions by pioneering organizational strategies that bridge physical infrastructure and advanced data analytics, while ensuring operational readiness and effe...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$126K - $176K *

Drive the lifecycle management of advanced optical products, enhancing offerings through strategic planning and cross-functional leadership while ensuring profitability and meeting customer needs acro...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $230K *

Collaborate with engineers to innovate systems, enhance performance, and lead technical strategies. Drive the development of new solutions and mentor teams to improve software delivery in a dynamic, f...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$137K - $315K *

Elevate your career by leading engineering teams to develop innovative software solutions. Manage multiple projects while driving process improvements and fostering talent in a dynamic, collaborative...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $220K *

Shape the future of technology solutions at a global scale. Lead engineering teams in building critical platforms while driving innovation, operational excellence, and talent development in a dynamic...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K *

Drive the development of secure, reliable enterprise systems while collaborating cross-functionally to deliver scalable solutions that meet regulatory and performance expectations...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $220K *

Lead and scale multiple software engineering teams to develop enterprise platforms, ensuring high availability and security. Collaborate across departments to deliver innovative technology solutions w...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $220K *

Lead a team of engineers to develop and enhance scalable platform capabilities across data ventures. Foster collaboration, manage projects, and drive innovation while ensuring technical excellence and...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$230K - $280K *

Empower great engineering by leading multi-team initiatives, shaping technical vision, and fostering collaboration. Drive business impact through strategic decisions and develop the next generation of...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $230K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative solutions, collaborating across teams, and leading technical strategies to enhance engineering capabilities and product delivery in a fast-paced environment...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $230K *

Shape the future of software development by leading innovative strategies, enhancing existing systems, and mentoring teams to achieve excellence in availability and incident management across technica...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $158K *

Innovate your career by leading full-stack development, mentoring teams, and enhancing products while collaborating with cross-functional partners to drive technical solutions and deliver optimal user...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $185K *

Lead the charge in enhancing operational integrations across systems. Build and scale our core digital thread platform, solving complex challenges and delivering practical solutions in hybrid engineer...

2 days 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.