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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$156K - $214K *

Elevate the Insider membership program by developing key services in Kotlin. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance user experiences, optimize program performance, and ensure seamless member benefi...

Kitchener, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Champion the end-to-end delivery of a global POS platform, partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure scalable and secure solutions while driving program health and operational readiness across...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$180K - $230K *

Help us engineer innovative autonomous systems by integrating complex vehicle technologies, leading architectural designs, and ensuring robust environmental compliance for multiple heavy equipment pla...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading a high-performing engineering team to innovate, execute, and deliver advanced AI solutions for the healthcare industry, driving technical excellence and cross-functional co...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Lead and inspire a high-performing team of engineers, driving delivery, quality, and growth while collaborating with product leadership to build award-winning software solutions for our clients...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Grow your career with a hands-on technical leadership role where you'll guide and mentor a dynamic engineering team, shape product strategy, and enhance our cloud cost management platform in a fast-pa...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $280K *

Transform mission-critical systems as a Principal DevOps Software Engineer. Collaborate with a talented team while leveraging advanced technologies to develop solutions that drive data intelligence fo...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Engineer advanced application solutions by leading API development and cloud technologies, guiding multi-team strategies, and enhancing business-wide architecture to drive innovation and operational e...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion innovative solutions as you lead teams to design and automate robust data pipelines, collaborating across functions to drive impactful technology initiatives in a highly dynamic environment...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$156K - $235K *

Join a team that's innovating mobile streaming experiences. As a lead engineer, you'll tackle complex challenges in app development, collaborating across teams to enhance user engagement on tvOS and i...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$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...

4 weeks 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

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.