Explore Lead Engineer Jobs

Lead Engineers guide technical teams, shape engineering decisions, and help turn complex requirements into reliable products and systems. Browse vetted Lead Engineer opportunities on Ladders, including roles paying $100,000 or more across software, hardware, infrastructure, and other engineering disciplines.

What Does a Lead Engineer Do?

A Lead Engineer combines deep technical expertise with team leadership. Responsibilities may include designing system architectures, reviewing code or technical work, setting engineering standards, mentoring team members, coordinating delivery, and partnering with product, design, and business stakeholders. The exact scope varies by company and specialty.

Qualifications for Lead Engineer Roles

Employers commonly seek substantial experience in a relevant engineering discipline, a record of delivering complex projects, and strong problem-solving and communication skills. Many roles require expertise in specific programming languages, platforms, tools, or engineering methods. People leadership may be part of the job, though some Lead Engineers lead through technical direction rather than direct management.

Lead Engineer Salary and Career Outlook

Compensation depends on industry, location, specialization, company size, and the role’s scope. Lead Engineer positions can offer competitive salaries, bonuses, and benefits, with many opportunities on Ladders paying $100,000 or more. Experienced professionals may progress into Staff or Principal Engineer, Engineering Manager, Director of Engineering, or other technical leadership roles.

Find Lead Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Search Lead Engineer openings to find roles aligned with your skills, experience, and career goals. Review job requirements and responsibilities, then tailor your résumé to highlight technical impact, project leadership, and measurable outcomes. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying at least $100,000.

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$110K - $145K *

Manage and transform the electrical engineering of solar projects. Oversee design budgets, maintain schedules, and ensure quality in a collaborative environment while leading a team to deliver innovat...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $145K *

Deliver innovative electrical engineering solutions for solar projects, overseeing design, budget management, and team coordination. Lead project execution while ensuring compliance with industry stan...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $145K *

Lead the design of innovative solar photovoltaic systems. Oversee project deliverables and budgets while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Drive electrical engineering excellence to ensure c...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $145K *

Champion your career by leading the design of solar PV systems, managing project budgets, and overseeing electrical engineering teams to ensure successful project delivery and client satisfaction...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $145K *

Lead electrical engineering efforts in solar PV system design and optimization. Oversee project deliverables, budget management, and team coordination while ensuring the implementation of best practic...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $145K *

Champion innovative electrical engineering solutions for solar projects, leading design efforts, managing budgets, and ensuring project deliverables while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams an...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $145K *

Deliver innovative electrical engineering solutions for solar projects, leading design efforts, managing budgets, and ensuring project deliverables while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$112K - $196K *

Explore the integration of engineering, budget, and scheduling for medium-sized projects. Lead technical excellence, manage procurement, and ensure quality while mentoring personnel and supporting pro...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$112K - $196K *

Lead the charge in integrating engineering, budget, and scheduling for medium-sized projects. Ensure technical excellence, monitor progress, and coordinate interdisciplinary teams to meet client crite...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$112K - $196K *

Unlock potential by integrating engineering, budget, and scheduling for medium-sized projects. Lead technical excellence, manage resources, and ensure compliance while driving project success through...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$112K - $196K *

Manage and integrate engineering, budget, and scheduling aspects of medium-sized projects. Ensure technical excellence, monitor progress, and coordinate interdisciplinary teams to meet client criteria...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$112K - $196K *

Lead the integration of engineering, budget, and scheduling for medium-sized projects. Ensure technical excellence, manage procurement, and monitor progress to meet client criteria and project goals...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$112K - $196K *

Analyze project engineering aspects, integrating scope, budget, and schedules. Ensure technical excellence and compliance while managing resources and facilitating procurement. Collaborate with teams...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of injection equipment design by managing projects that enhance reliability, safety, and compliance. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot issues and ensure operational excellence wh...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$128K - $153K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of technology by delivering impactful software solutions. Collaborate on innovative projects, optimize data operations, and enhance user experiences while support...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading diverse civil/site projects, from feasibility to design. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and innovation in land development, stormwater management, and utility...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$156K - $235K *

Elevate engineering excellence by architecting and delivering AI tooling platforms that redefine how Global Quality Engineering operates, enhancing workflows across multiple brands and teams...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$102K - $171K *

Drive engineering excellence by leading teams and managing complex projects in medical device development. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance, quality, and timely delivery while foste...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential by managing high-priority capital projects, overseeing teams, and ensuring compliance with specifications. Collaborate with various stakeholders to drive project success and deli...

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing high-priority capital projects, overseeing teams and contracts, ensuring compliance, and delivering updates to stakeholders while resolving challenges to meet project goals...

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

$211K - $290K *

Unlock the potential of internal software and AI by collaborating across teams to identify and solve high-value problems. Balance building software with empowering others to innovate, creating a found...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your potential as a Mechanical Engineer, driving innovative designs for high-voltage power distribution components. Lead projects from concept to production, collaborating with cross-functional...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$215K - $352K *

Lead the strategy and execution of enterprise infrastructure, ensuring reliability, security, and cost efficiency across global networks, compute, storage, and Azure. Drive innovation and manage diver...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$108K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by driving innovative PKI solutions while collaborating with teams to enhance secure access systems. Enjoy a flexible environment where your contributions will strengthen nationa...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$108K - $130K *

Invent impactful secure access solutions by driving PKI architecture and implementation efforts. Collaborate with teams to analyze requirements, document priorities, and advocate for automation—all wh...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is a Lead Engineer?question toggle

    A Lead Engineer is an experienced technical professional who guides engineering work, helps make design and implementation decisions, and often mentors or coordinates a team. The role may or may not include direct reports.

  • What does a Lead Engineer do?question toggle

    Common duties include defining technical approaches, designing systems, reviewing engineering work, resolving complex problems, mentoring colleagues, and coordinating with other teams to deliver projects.

  • What qualifications do Lead Engineer jobs require?question toggle

    Requirements vary by specialty, but employers often look for significant relevant engineering experience, strong technical skills, a history of successful project delivery, and effective communication. Some positions also require people-management experience.

  • How much do Lead Engineers earn?question toggle

    Pay varies by location, industry, specialization, and seniority. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including Lead Engineer opportunities.

  • What is the difference between a Lead Engineer and an Engineering Manager?question toggle

    A Lead Engineer typically focuses on technical direction and engineering execution, while an Engineering Manager often emphasizes team operations, staffing, and performance. In some organizations, responsibilities overlap.

  • How can I find Lead Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Lead Engineer listings on Ladders, review each role’s compensation and requirements, and highlight relevant technical achievements and leadership experience in your application.