About the Role
Morgan Stanley is hiring a Vice President, Software Engineer to join their team in a hybrid capacity. More jobs at Morgan Stanley and this is a senior-level position for an experienced engineer who can drive technical decisions and mentor others on the team. If you’re looking to grow your career with a team that invests in its engineers, this could be a great next step.
Joining Morgan Stanley as a Engineering Leadership means working alongside experienced peers on problems that matter to the business, with the kind of scope and ownership that helps a career move forward. This is a full-time position with the stability and benefits that come with a permanent role.
Role Overview
As a senior contributor, you’ll play a key role in the team’s day-to-day engineering work. Typical responsibilities for a Engineering Leadership at the senior level include:
- lead, mentor, and grow a team of software engineers
- own delivery timelines, technical roadmaps, and cross-functional alignment
- partner with product, design, and senior leadership to set priorities and strategy
- drive engineering best practices, hiring, and team performance
Beyond the day-to-day, you’ll be expected to communicate clearly with teammates and stakeholders, document your work so others can build on it, and continuously look for ways to improve how the team ships software.
Requirements & Qualifications
This is a senior role, so candidates should bring deep, demonstrated expertise:
- proven experience managing or leading software engineering teams
- strong track record of delivering complex projects on time and at scale
- excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- a coaching mindset and genuine investment in growing engineers
Candidates who don’t check every box are still encouraged to apply — Morgan Stanley values demonstrated ability and growth potential alongside a resume that matches every requirement exactly.
Location & Work Setup
This role is based in United States. This is a hybrid position, combining in-office collaboration with the flexibility to work remotely part of the week. Specific work arrangements and any relocation details will be confirmed during the interview process. As with any hybrid role, expect regular collaboration with teammates through a mix of synchronous meetings and asynchronous updates, so strong written and verbal communication matters as much as technical skill.
How to Apply
Ready to take the next step? Submit your application through Morgan Stanley’s careers page, including an up-to-date resume highlighting relevant experience for this Engineering Leadership role. A short cover note on why this particular team and role interest you can help your application stand out. View all Engineering Leadership openings if you’d like to compare this opportunity with similar openings.
