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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$250K - $300K *

Innovate and lead the platform engineering strategy, managing diverse teams to enhance application development and AI capabilities, while ensuring scalability, security, and reliability in a cloud-nat...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$190K - $215K *

Transform cloud-based engineering strategies as you lead teams in creating innovative AI-powered automation solutions, ensuring quality and scalability while promoting a dynamic and collaborative cult...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $200K *

Join a team that's redefining legal technology. As an Engineering Manager, you'll lead software engineers, guiding the development of a next-gen platform focused on AI-driven solutions, ensuring quali...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $140K *

Shape the future of software development by leading a talented team, driving innovative projects, and collaborating across functions to build robust applications that enhance business capabilities and...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$195K - $270K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing scalable backend systems for an innovative credit product, driving impactful collaboration and setting the technical direction within a fast-paced, high-i...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$228K - $315K *

Lead and grow a high-performing team focused on mobile platform strategy, ensuring a seamless and engaging experience for users. Collaborate across functions to drive innovation and redefine mobile ca...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$190K - $225K *

Elevate AI systems by architecting seamless integration across platforms, enhancing workflow orchestration and operational security, while ensuring robust infrastructure and performance metrics for on...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$195K - $257K *

Empower a team of engineers by leading daily activities, designing and maintaining systems while driving agile processes. Collaborate with stakeholders to align contributions with company goals and de...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Innovate the frontend landscape at Vanta by defining technical strategies, establishing best practices, and enhancing team collaboration to drive operational excellence and high-quality product develo...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$190K - $210K *

Drive the foundation of a cutting-edge AI platform. Lead data and cloud infrastructure initiatives, enabling transformative capabilities across workflows. Blend hands-on engineering with strategic des...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $180K *

Empower progress at the forefront of engineering strategy by leading a dynamic team focused on backend systems, ensuring high-quality delivery and innovative AI integration, while collaborating closel...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$152K - $190K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of healthcare through innovative software solutions. As a technical leader, you'll drive the design and development of next-gen clinical data platforms while ment...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $130K *

Oversee system design and integration across multi-tier applications, ensuring scalable solutions in DevSecOps CI/CD pipelines. Collaborate with teams to deliver secure, reliable architectures while g...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$169K - $208K *

Build and enhance autonomous penetration testing agents that mimic human expertise in vulnerability assessments, ensuring production safety and reliability at scale, while collaborating closely with o...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$206K - $275K *

Champion innovative developer experiences to empower engineers through effective CI/CD, tooling, and AI integration, driving productivity and measurable outcomes across the software lifecycle...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Champion the design and construction of reliable, scalable backend systems in Go, enhancing platform capabilities that automate financial compliance and banking operations, while closely collaborating...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$212K - $300K *

Champion a forward-thinking platform engineering strategy, guiding multiple teams in enhancing developer experience, AI integration, and infrastructure reliability to align with organizational goals a...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$127K - $165K *

Join a dynamic team as a hands-on technical leader, driving software modernization and operational stability for a mission-critical COBRA platform. You'll oversee engineering execution while fostering...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$155K - $180K *

Drive impactful software design and development for satellite imaging and ADCS subsystems, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and lead efforts ensuring timely, high-quality deliverables in a dyn...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$142K - $212K *

Contribute to the enhancement of Kubernetes infrastructure across on-premises and AWS environments, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. Collaborate with engineers to design solutions that me...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $175K *

Join us to design and implement scalable, secure enterprise applications and infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to enhance IT support for mission-critical systems, ensuring reliable and compliant...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team driving innovation in machine learning and data analytics for the oil & gas pipeline industry, leading full-stack development, designing solutions, and mentoring e...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading cross-functional teams to build and deploy AI solutions that enhance workflows across the organization, impacting Marketing, Sales, and more, while ensuring secure and effi...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $206K *

Architect scalable AI-driven software development processes by overseeing generator-verifier frameworks, ensuring compliance with top-tier standards while bridging human oversight and autonomous agent...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$216K - $457K *

Transform your career by leading Agile engineering teams, driving innovation, and enhancing software delivery processes. Collaborate strategically across divisions to align project goals with organiza...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 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.