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 *

Shape the future of AI-driven solutions by leading technical teams, optimizing generative models, and guiding project execution to enhance agent capabilities within our Copilot Studio ecosystem...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $160K *

Contribute to the design, development, and optimization of scalable software solutions while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with cross-functional teams in an agile environment to enhance...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$215K - $250K *

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

1 week ago

  •   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...

1 week ago

  •   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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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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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3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Shape innovative embedded systems by leading design, development, and debugging of software components. Drive quality and efficiency through mentorship and process improvements while collaborating acr...

3 weeks 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...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $165K *

Drive innovative software development as a Principal Engineer, spearheading AI-driven practices and mentoring teams. Ensure high technical standards while collaborating closely with product leadership...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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...

1 week ago

  •   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...

1 week ago

  •   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...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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...

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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...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$156K - $235K *

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

$160K - $200K *

Drive innovation as you lead the development of embedded flight software, optimizing mission-critical systems in high-performance, real-time environments, while collaborating with a dynamic, multi-sit...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$107K - $204K *

Accelerate progress in missile defense systems by leading agile engineering teams, focusing on seamless integration, test engineering, and effective methodologies to deliver high-quality products meet...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$107K - $204K *

Drive agile excellence by facilitating teamwork and removing obstacles in a scaled agile environment. Collaborate with leadership to ensure timely delivery and adherence to processes within Missile De...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $270K *

Empower innovation by leading the design and development of scalable software solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape the technical vision and mentor engineers in best practices, e...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$119K - $161K *

Join a high-impact team as a Software Engineer Principal, driving innovation and security in government projects. Lead DevSecOps initiatives and manage secure CI/CD pipelines to enhance mission-critic...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$230K - $250K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of ad technology by leading the architecture and technical strategy for scalable ad serving infrastructure, driving impactful innovations and cross-team initiative...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$250K - $275K *

Unlock potential by leading technology initiatives that enhance product engineering and drive strategic impact across teams. This hands-on role requires expertise in software architecture, AI tools, a...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $280K *

Architect strategies to unlock the potential of structured and unstructured data, guiding multiple software development teams in delivering quality solutions that meet mission-critical needs for gover...

2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $180K *

Engineer innovative digital designs utilizing microprocessors and FPGAs. Lead teams through all stages from specifications to hardware delivery, ensuring compliance with customer requirements and mana...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.