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 *

Lead the charge in managing high-impact IT consulting projects, enhancing client relationships, driving team performance, and ensuring the successful delivery of innovative solutions across AI, softwa...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Lead and shape the Platform team, ensuring reliable cloud operations and automation. You'll manage people, projects, and quality while collaborating with technical leaders to enhance our infrastructur...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $180K *

Drive efficiency by building internal tools that empower teams across the business. Collaborate on systems, data, and AI integrations to optimize workflows and streamline operations with concrete, hig...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$168K - $322K *

Champion the execution of complex, high-impact engineering programs that integrate AI infrastructure, driving collaborative efforts across teams to deliver timely and quality results in a fast-paced e...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $160K *

Join an innovative team to lead the design and development of an edge-native intelligent processing platform that supports resilient operations in communication-constrained environments, leveraging AI...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$125K - $150K *

Transform complex challenges into innovative solutions by developing AI-driven software that meets client needs, fosters collaboration, and encourages continuous learning through integrated teams and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$198K - $300K *

Transform infrastructure for a growing ML Platform Team by leading architectural decisions and hands-on contributions. Drive team expansion from 4 to 10+ engineers while ensuring reliability and perfo...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $152K *

Optimize cloud infrastructure and application lifecycle through automation. Collaborate within a dynamic team to develop and maintain tools that enhance our engineering organization, driving innovatio...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $180K *

Advance user experiences on our observability platform by collaborating with cross-functional teams to build intuitive, reliable interfaces that simplify data visualization and troubleshooting for dev...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Build innovative user experiences that empower engineers to navigate complex observability data and resolve incidents swiftly, transforming our industrial-scale platform into an intuitive interface th...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Pioneer seamless user experiences in a cutting-edge observability platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform complex data into intuitive interfaces, empowering developers to troubl...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $180K *

Partner with us to enhance user experiences in a cutting-edge observability platform, collaborating with cross-functional teams to create intuitive interfaces that empower software engineers to manage...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $160K *

Execute intuitive user experience enhancements for complex observability data, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive impactful visual workflows that empower developers in high-stress envi...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $180K *

Accelerate user experience development for a large-scale observability platform, empowering engineers to efficiently diagnose issues. Collaborate with product and design teams to create intuitive inte...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Transform the user experience for a leading observability platform by crafting intuitive, efficient, and reliable interfaces, collaborating with diverse teams to turn complex data into actionable insi...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $180K *

Drive the design, integration, and deployment of complex systems, leading technical projects from requirements to field support. Collaborate across teams to ensure effective solutions that enhance urb...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in optimizing manufacturing processes and managing a team of Engineers and CNC Programmers. Drive new product integration, fostering collaboration and innovation across departments to...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$218K - $253K *

Lead and innovate the technical direction for mobile and backend teams, ensuring excellence in architecture, processes, and product delivery while cultivating a high-performing engineering culture to...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$218K - $253K *

Lead the engineering direction for mobile and backend teams, driving innovation and product quality. Shape architecture and standards while mentoring a skilled team, ensuring scalability and operation...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$218K - $253K *

Lead and empower cross-functional teams to innovate mobile and backend solutions, shaping engineering standards and architecture. Drive organizational growth and technical excellence while delivering...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$176K - $237K *

Empower a collaborative team to enhance Temporal's core server. Drive solutions across diverse areas like task processing, scheduling, and performance while contributing to a high-quality, reliable di...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$240K - $379K *

Shape the future of autonomous vehicle development by defining and implementing AI-agent workflows. Collaborate with teams to create innovative tools that streamline engineering processes and enhance...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$163K - $204K *

Build innovative software solutions for PEO Benefits. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and enhance systems that deliver impactful results, while mentoring engineers and dr...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$197K - $247K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative solutions for our PEO Benefits team. Experience greenfield project work in a high-growth environment while crafting impactful user-facing features and backend...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$197K - $247K *

Join a dynamic team as you design and build innovative systems for our PEO Benefits initiative. You'll take ownership of the full product lifecycle, collaborating across functions to create impactful...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer 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.