Welcome to Principal Software Engineering Lead Jobs at Ladders

Here, you can explore many opportunities that meet your career aspirations and offer salaries over $100000. Our platform focuses on well-paid positions and is dedicated to leading professionals like you to your next impactful role.

What is a Principal Software Engineering Lead?

As a Principal Software Engineering Lead, you are responsible for leading teams that develop, test, and maintain applications and software systems. These experts typically work at the highest level of technical complexity.

The Value of Principal Software Engineering Lead Roles

The value of Principal Software Engineering Leads is immense. They are critical to driving technological innovation and maintaining operational efficiency within organizations.

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$131K - $237K *

Join a team that drives innovation in secure web services, leading complex software projects, ensuring scalable solutions, and guiding technical teams to excel in a high-security environment while fos...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$215K - $250K *

Lead the charge in developing and enhancing innovative software solutions, providing technical leadership on critical projects, and ensuring alignment on goals and timelines while collaborating closel...

2 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$215K - $250K *

Architect high-impact software solutions by leading design, development, and deployment. Drive project alignment and clarity, analyze user requirements, and ensure quality through reviews. Collaborate...

2 days ago

  •   15+ 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...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$262K - $355K *

Lead the charge in engineering excellence by guiding a multi-disciplinary team to integrate advanced technology solutions at customer sites, ensuring seamless transitions from prototyping to volume pr...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $150K *

Champion the development of innovative software for complex machine controls, utilizing advanced technologies like C++ and Direct3D. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient operati...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Elevate mission effectiveness by leading software design and integration for advanced military avionics systems. Collaborate within a dynamic team to enhance situational awareness and decision-making...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$117K - $187K *

Architect and lead innovative education technology platforms, driving cross-functional teams in agile environments. Focus on customer-driven solutions to enhance user engagement through high-availabil...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$152K - $190K *

Empower innovation in healthcare by leading the design and development of a cutting-edge clinical data platform, influencing technical standards and mentoring engineers to drive modern capabilities an...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $180K *

Develop cutting-edge solutions to transform global logistics, driving innovation in our microservices architecture while collaborating with diverse teams to enhance e-commerce systems used by millions...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Partner with us to advance cutting-edge software solutions for military aviation. Use your expertise in software testing and automation to ensure the performance and reliability of next-gen avionics s...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$258K - $275K *

Architect and launch a robust data pipeline system for high-throughput diagnostic instruments, ensuring reliable operation, scalability, and flexibility in performance-critical environments. Drive inn...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$156K - $235K *

Unlock the future of engineering by leading the development of AI platforms that enhance productivity and quality. Collaborate across teams to drive automation and elevate standards within a global qu...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $120K *

Innovate and shape the future of our platform by building robust full-stack features, enhancing backend services in Kotlin/Spring, and developing dynamic React/TypeScript frontends. Collaborate extens...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$210K - $290K *

Grow your career by building reliable embedded software for advanced marine technology, working alongside multidisciplinary teams to enhance autonomous systems and shape the future of sustainable ener...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$155K - $198K *

Champion the integration of autonomy in unmanned systems, managing product lifecycles and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that meet market needs and enhance m...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$155K - $195K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to lead the design and development of innovative unmanned systems solutions, ensuring alignment with program objectives while managing product quality and technical...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$186K - $241K *

Lead the charge in shaping technical architecture across diverse applications, driving complex projects end-to-end and mentoring engineers, while utilizing cutting-edge technologies and delivering inn...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $180K *

Join a team that's driving technical innovation through scalable, secure software solutions. As a senior leader, you'll architect, develop, and mentor while leveraging modern technologies and best pra...

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4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$107K - $204K *

Lead and innovate in designing mission-critical software solutions for radar and Command and Control systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive technical excellence and enhance operat...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing and delivering impactful software solutions by driving initiatives, collaborating with teams, and resolving technical challenges in a dynamic environment while guiding le...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $219K *

Join a team that's shaping innovative SaaS solutions by leveraging your extensive software development expertise, mentoring junior engineers, and guiding technical direction in a dynamic Agile environ...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$134K - $185K *

Lead the design and implementation of innovative AI-native software systems, ensuring technical excellence while mentoring teams to adopt scalable solutions across the software development lifecycle...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$134K - $185K *

Transform software engineering through AI-native initiatives, leading cross-functional teams to design and implement scalable solutions while fostering technical excellence and mentorship across the o...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What qualifications do I need for Principal Software Engineering Lead jobs?question toggle

    To qualify for Principal Software Engineering Lead jobs, you typically need a degree in Computer Science or a related field, along with considerable experience and demonstrated leadership in software development projects.

  • What are the typical duties of a Principal Software Engineering Lead?question toggle

    Principal Software Engineering Leads generally manage software development teams, oversee the development and implementation of software systems, enforce best coding practices, and plan for future system upgrades.

  • How much do Principal Software Engineering Leads earn?question toggle

    Salaries can vary depending on experience, industry, and location. However, jobs featured on Ladders are all positions that pay over $100000.