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 - $350K *

Transform the future of advertising technology by leading a critical engineering domain that supports high-scale ad serving and monetization strategies across a dynamic streaming ecosystem, ensuring p...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$160K - $350K *

Shape the future of ad technology by leading a high-impact engineering team, overseeing the development of innovative ad serving systems that drive business performance and enhance viewer experiences...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $180K *

Lead engineering excellence in ad serving systems, fostering innovation, reliability, and strategic growth. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance monetization capabilities and develop a high-perfo...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $210K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of software engineering by leading talented developers in building innovative applications. Drive agile methodologies and foster a collaborative culture while act...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$185K - $230K *

Join a team that's building a cloud backbone for an agentic AI platform, ensuring reliability and scalability of event pipelines that support thousands of edge devices. Collaborate with cross-function...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Transform the development landscape by owning product lifecycles from concept to launch. Drive innovation with AI tools, collaborating directly with stakeholders to deliver impactful solutions while o...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in ensuring mission success by providing technical direction and leadership across spacecraft systems, driving engineering execution, and fostering communication for design integrity a...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$198K - $248K *

Shape the future of product engineering by defining architecture and strategy for a game-changing initiative, ensuring high standards and fostering collaboration across teams to deliver reliable, secu...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Join a team that's driving engineering excellence in manufacturing. Lead strategic initiatives, enhance operational performance, and develop talent to deliver transformative results while collaboratin...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in resolving complex technical issues for customers and collaborators. Work closely with engineering, QA, and support teams to enhance product reliability and ensure a seamless experie...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's building and maintaining innovative client-facing components using a dynamic tech stack. Lead and mentor engineers while driving project delivery, championing best practices, and en...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$240K - $260K *

Transform the landscape of AI coding by leading a skilled team, managing infrastructure contracts, and shaping security policies. Drive innovation in autonomous coding and code review while partnering...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Lead and inspire application development teams to create innovative software solutions. Your technical expertise and leadership will drive the development of robust systems, ensuring alignment with bu...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining operational efficiency by architecting end-to-end solutions. Your expertise will shape our product infrastructure, improve user experience, and enhance our transformation...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$154K - $225K *

Optimize operational capabilities by leading transformative initiatives, collaborating across teams to enhance processes, and leverage data analytics to inform decisions, ensuring the successful deliv...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$154K - $225K *

Transform operational capabilities as you lead impactful projects, connect with stakeholders, and drive business strategy in a dynamic hybrid environment focused on success and innovation...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$171K - $245K *

Lead the charge in driving product strategy and execution for AI Canvas, leveraging data and analytics to improve quality and customer adoption in a dynamic, high-growth environment...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$171K - $245K *

Transform AI Canvas growth by defining product strategy and roadmap. Lead from concept to launch via data-driven insights. Collaborate across teams to optimize performance and user impact while ensuri...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$194K - $285K *

Champion the evolution of observability practices and developer experience, leading strategy across engineering, operations, and product teams to enhance outcomes, reduce friction, and improve operati...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$194K - $285K *

Drive excellence in observability and developer experience by owning vision, strategy, and multi-team collaboration to enhance reliability, operational effectiveness, and AI-enabled engineering practi...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$202K - $337K *

Innovate technical architecture and drive complex mobile feature development across a diverse tech stack, ensuring robust integrations and top-tier performance in a fast-paced startup environment. You...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$290K - $305K *

Lead the charge in developing agentic coding platforms, directing autonomous AI systems, setting security protocols, and guiding a team of senior engineers to innovate in dynamic engineering environme...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$290K - $305K *

Optimize Gusto’s AI coding platform by leading a team of senior engineers, defining security postures, managing vendor contracts, and driving the roadmap for autonomous coding agents while navigating...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer innovative strategies in product marketing, shaping positioning, launching products, and driving sales success across multiple teams while amplifying the market's voice in product decisions to...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer 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

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.