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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$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...

US-AnywhereRemote

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...

US-AnywhereRemote

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

$90K - $120K *

Lead and mentor a dynamic engineering team while driving electrical design projects for municipal infrastructure, ensuring technical excellence and collaborative success in water and wastewater facili...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Lead innovative engineering initiatives to develop and enhance IT solutions, focusing on complex system integrations and troubleshooting, while managing multi-site projects and ensuring the alignment...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $400K *

Lead the charge in architecting and developing cutting-edge software systems, utilizing your expertise to innovate and tackle complex engineering challenges across multiple disciplines in a dynamic st...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $300K *

Empower cross-functional teams to develop scalable software for robotics manufacturing, integrating hardware, cloud solutions, and automated testing for improved production efficiency on the factory f...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$163K - $185K *

Champion innovative AI-assisted engineering practices, leading full-stack solutions using C#, React, and Python. Collaborate across teams to architect and enhance healthcare outcomes through intellige...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$175K - $275K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in cloud-based technology. Lead the development of high-impact, scalable Java applications while collaborating with experienced data engineers and product manager...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $130K *

Champion your technical skills to enhance deployment pipelines, collaborating across teams to ensure seamless integration of services. Leverage your experience to standardize processes, fostering inno...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Empower innovative application deployment by collaborating across teams, enhancing workflows, and optimizing cloud-native infrastructure using modern DevOps principles and tooling for robust, scalable...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $150K *

Engage in transforming cloud-native application workflows through automation and DevOps practices. Collaborate with diverse teams to deploy scalable solutions while prioritizing documentation and reus...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$132K - $198K *

Bring your expertise to a dynamic team focused on innovative software solutions for defense applications. Drive the development of advanced algorithms using C++ and Python while collaborating on chall...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$200K - $323K *

Accelerate your career by driving innovative product features in a collaborative environment, designing secure SaaS solutions, and resolving technical challenges through a customer-centric approach, a...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead a team of engineers to enhance the Developer Experience by optimizing internal platforms. Drive strategic roadmaps, ensuring seamless CI/CD workflows and promoting best practices across the organ...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $255K *

Join a dynamic team as a senior full-stack engineer to develop AI-driven solutions for high-stakes legal workflows. Take ownership of product from front-end to back-end, providing innovative features...

4 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.