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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$95K - $113K *

Partner with us to drive key product projects from design to commercialization. Lead cross-functional teams, manage resources, and ensure timely project delivery, all while enhancing processes to crea...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team, driving innovation in low-latency enterprise applications and enhancing functionality through collaboration and expertise in full stack development...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $190K *

Drive innovation in mission-critical software development, focusing on Python applications for SDR technologies. Collaborate to enhance DevSecOps practices and ensure robust deployment and integration...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$211K - $347K *

Lead the future of LinkedIn's data center engineering, ensuring reliability, scalability, and cost-effectiveness across global operations. Drive strategic initiatives, innovation, and operational exce...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $175K *

Engineer the future of customer experience by developing innovative product features. Collaborate across teams to design, prototype, and launch high-quality solutions that elevate user interaction wit...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$126K - $227K *

Manage complex cloud test projects, ensuring timely delivery, quality, and stakeholder alignment while leading cross-functional teams in a high-growth environment...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$126K - $227K *

Transform project outcomes by leading complex, cross-functional initiatives in a large-scale production environment, ensuring alignment with stakeholder requirements while managing technical projects...

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Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$210K - $225K *

Lead the charge in building scalable sales operations and driving performance excellence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop strategies that enhance sales effectiveness and client outc...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$210K - $225K *

Unlock your potential by leading sales operations strategy and execution. Shape our high-performing sales organization through innovative practices, process optimization, and cross-functional collabor...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $180K *

Elevate your career by managing program performance, costs, and schedules while leading a dedicated team. You will coordinate activities, engage with stakeholders, and drive successful project deliver...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer innovative solutions by designing scalable container management systems with Kubernetes. Collaborate with engineers to enhance continuous delivery and ensure optimal infrastructure performance...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by leading test engineering initiatives, managing schedules, and ensuring product quality through effective collaboration across functions and strategic planning...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$188K - $274K *

Unlock potential by leading quality initiatives in hardware for data center operations, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance reliability and efficiency across enterprise systems and dr...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$130K - $160K *

Lead the charge in shaping the strategy and execution of cutting-edge technical products, collaborating with engineering, data, and AI teams while directly engaging with Fortune 500 clients to transfo...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Drive technical innovation as a Senior Software Engineer, creating scalable distributed AI systems. Collaborate with teams to mentor peers, enhancing backend microservices on Linux and advancing robus...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $285K *

Inspire and lead a team of engineers in building innovative IoT platforms. Drive project execution, engage in hands-on coding, and ensure exceptional user experiences through collaboration with Produc...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by leading architectural strategies that define both systems and processes across teams, fostering innovation while ensuring operational excellence through hands-on involvement and...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $171K *

Join a team that designs and develops cutting-edge software solutions. Utilize your expertise in software engineering to innovate, collaborate, and enhance systems that meet customer needs while navig...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $171K *

Elevate your career by executing complex software development and systems integration tasks. Collaborate with a dynamic team to design, evaluate, and enhance innovative software solutions while ensuri...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive engineering excellence by leading key DevSecOps practices, ensuring secure and reliable software delivery while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to meet mission-critical objecti...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform robust engineering practices by building scalable backend services while fostering team growth and innovation through mentorship and enthusiastic collaboration across distributed teams...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive innovation through clean coding and collaborative problem-solving while delivering impactful solutions that enhance user experiences and operational efficiency across teams...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading architecture design and development of cross-platform RMM endpoint agents. You'll engage in hands-on systems engineering, drive technical decisions, and enhance operational...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive innovative solutions as a Staff Software Engineer specializing in Java-based SaaS platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance scalability, reliability, and performance while le...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead a multidisciplinary team to create innovative solutions for mobile applications. Drive engineering excellence by fostering a high-trust culture and collaborating with cross-functional partners to...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.