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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$142K - $274K *

Invent innovative cloud-based solutions by collaborating with engineers and leveraging modern technologies. Lead teams to solve complex challenges while mentoring others, driving design, and ensuring...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$142K - $274K *

Champion innovative cloud solutions by designing and delivering high-impact software with a collaborative global team supporting diverse customer challenges and leveraging modern engineering practices...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$142K - $274K *

Join a team that's dedicated to empowering customers through collaborative software engineering. Work with diverse technologies, solve complex problems, and develop high-impact cloud solutions while m...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$142K - $274K *

Accelerate progress at a global engineering team developing cloud solutions and open-source software. Collaborate with customers and cross-functional experts to drive innovation, tackle challenges, an...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$142K - $274K *

Empower innovation by designing and developing cloud-based solutions with cutting-edge technologies. Collaborate with diverse teams to create high-impact applications, addressing customer challenges w...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$142K - $274K *

Strategize and innovate by leading solution design for cloud technologies, collaborating with customers and teams to tackle complex challenges through expert engineering and mentorship, while fosterin...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$142K - $274K *

Advance your career by developing cloud solutions that solve customer challenges. Collaborate with engineers globally to innovate, code, and deliver impactful software and technologies, enhancing our...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$215K - $250K *

Lead the charge in developing high-performance software solutions, integrating complex systems, and overseeing multiple software development teams to meet stringent operational standards in an innovat...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Transform national security capabilities as a Principal Software Engineer. Lead in developing complex software solutions, optimize performance across various languages, and mentor junior engineers whi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$215K - $250K *

Take ownership of complex software systems, enhancing analytics and performance metrics through innovative solutions and effective leadership in software development processes...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$215K - $250K *

Elevate your career by developing complex software systems and leading innovative projects. Play a key role in enhancing software solutions while collaborating with team members to analyze user requir...

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  •   11 - 15 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...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Build and integrate advanced mission systems software to enhance military aviation capabilities. Collaborate with multi-site teams to ensure operational success through effective coding, testing, and...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$139K - $274K *

Unlock potential by driving performance improvements for AI models across platforms. Collaborate on innovative software solutions, optimize benchmarks, and enhance inference efficiency in a dynamic en...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$213K - $273K *

Lead the technical vision for scalable backend systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate product goals into executable strategies. Mentor engineers, drive architectural design, a...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$175K - $200K *

Lead the technical direction of complex systems while ensuring stability and scalability. Own system architecture, make critical decisions, and elevate engineering standards across both backend and fr...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team to enhance vital defense systems through innovative software solutions while applying your expertise in an agile environment. Engage in a challenging role that sup...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Elevate engineering quality by leading cross-team initiatives, shaping architecture, mentoring engineers, and tackling complex technical challenges in a rapidly growing software organization...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Make your mark at the forefront of technology by leading a dynamic team in developing cutting-edge embedded and enterprise software solutions, enhancing product performance and tackling challenges in...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $160K *

Lead software development initiatives by overseeing teams in the design, integration, and testing of innovative software solutions for embedded systems. Collaborate across functions to drive project s...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$98K - $147K *

Join a team that's developing secure software systems in a cross-domain environment. Collaborate to enhance complex solutions for military sales, prioritizing team empowerment and adherence to design...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$164K - $246K *

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...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$156K - $235K *

Lead the charge in architecting enterprise-scale AI platforms that elevate quality engineering through intelligent automation and internal tools, defining strategy and driving cross-functional collabo...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$164K - $246K *

Elevate your impact by architecting and leading AI tooling initiatives that will transform Global Quality Engineering. Join us in delivering innovative platforms that enhance automation and drive prod...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.