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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$150K - $180K *

Champion innovative AI solutions by driving product-focused strategies, enhancing customer interactions, and transforming complex workflows into seamless experiences. Your expertise will define and sh...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$275K - $310K *

Join as a Principal Architect to shape and implement a cohesive, scalable product ecosystem, mentor senior engineers, and drive technical strategy while collaborating across multiple teams for impactf...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$105K - $135K *

Architect robust software solutions and enhance user experiences across diverse platforms. Collaborate in a cross-functional team to drive innovation in identity verification systems using cutting-edg...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$290K - $330K *

Lead a technical team to enhance data infrastructure, ML platforms, and underwriting systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive improvements that affect 60+ partners. Manage engineers w...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$101K - $169K *

Advance your career by developing and supporting full-stack applications in a dynamic team, focusing on cloud-based and on-premises solutions, while thriving in a collaborative environment with a comm...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform distributed systems by owning architecture from data ingestion to AI-driven personalization. Lead technical discovery and design scalable frameworks for intuitive product experiences while m...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead daily operations for mission-critical systems, collaborating with diverse teams. Oversee upkeep of lab environments and ensure compliance with standards while managing infrastructure needs, hardw...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Pioneer the management of mission-critical machine rooms, ensuring operational excellence and compliance. Lead a small team in maintaining secure, organized environments while coordinating effectively...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$108K - $130K *

Elevate your career as a software engineer, driving innovative solutions in C++ and Python. Collaborate on design, development, and validation of high-performance applications, ensuring data integrity...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$102K - $144K *

Inspire success by leading diverse projects, from planning to execution, while ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and client satisfaction. Manage resources collaboratively and facilitate inte...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Elevate the standard of quality in software engineering by owning AI-generated code validation and building critical test infrastructures. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure fast, reliable relea...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $210K *

Join a team that's redefining platform engineering by owning the reliability and future direction of a high-scale document processing system. Lead, design, and execute alongside a talented team in a f...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$94K - $146K *

Unlock potential by driving organizational performance through actionable insights and strategic execution, enhancing operational effectiveness in a collaborative, cross-functional environment focused...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$94K - $146K *

Optimize organizational performance by leveraging insights, enhancing effectiveness, and driving strategic initiatives across Operations, Finance, and Technology. Collaborate cross-functionally to imp...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $200K *

Innovate digital acquisition and web strategy, integrating SEO, CRO, and paid marketing to enhance user engagement and drive revenue growth across digital channels...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$170K - $180K *

Architect and own end-to-end data systems for analytics. Drive attribute extraction and processing pipelines, ensure data quality, and deliver reliable applications both internally and to customers, l...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$176K - $264K *

Elevate the developer experience by leading innovation in CI/CD pipelines, architecting dependable frameworks, and driving technical excellence. Influence engineering practices across teams while ensu...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$103K - $155K *

Drive the full product lifecycle from concept to launch, ensuring alignment with market needs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish strategic product vision and roadmap while enhancing...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$99K - $149K *

Discover innovative solutions as you manage the product lifecycle, from conception to launch. Collaborate across teams to deliver customer-focused products and drive market differentiation while shapi...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion the re-platforming of a scalable, high-throughput data layer, ensuring seamless integration and audit-ready evidence while working collaboratively across teams to enhance reliability and perf...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform the aerospace landscape by leading a multifaceted hardware engineering team. Drive innovation, strategy, and operational excellence across diverse engineering disciplines while fostering a c...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $183K *

Inspire innovation as you lead mechanical engineering for cutting-edge power technologies. Manage high-performing teams, drive product design, and ensure compliance while collaborating across function...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Drive innovative product development by coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality consumer products. Ensure timely completion while managing risks and fostering seamless communicatio...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$175K - $225K *

Transform the embedded software landscape by leading a skilled team to develop high-performance, fault-tolerant systems for satellite applications, ensuring quality and reliability across mission-crit...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$334K - $500K+*

Shape the future of secure software at scale by leading product and software security initiatives, ensuring trust and resilience across Adobe's global ecosystem while driving innovation and risk-infor...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.