Principal Software Engineer Jobs at Ladders

The role of a Principal Software Engineer is one of the highest-level individual contributor positions in software development. Our goal is to connect you with the most outstanding job opportunities in this sector.

What Does a Principal Software Engineer Do?

As a Principal Software Engineer, you'll be responsible for managing complex software development tasks, taking the lead on architectural decisions, and mentoring junior software engineers. This is a high-impact role where you can influence the direction of your team's software.

Why Choose Ladders for Your Job Search?

At Ladders, we specialize in high-paying jobs ($100K and over). With our platform, you can find Principal Software Engineer positions in top-tier companies who are looking for your skillset.

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$107K - $130K *

Unlock your potential as you design and enhance enterprise software solutions, ensuring scalable and reliable service for clients. Collaborate with teams to optimize our infrastructure and improve pro...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$107K - $130K *

Accelerate your impact at the intersection of payments and cloud architecture. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll design and build scalable, secure backend services in an AWS environment, mentoring...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $160K *

Develop robust, full-stack solutions while taking ownership from design to deployment. Collaborate with teams to deliver user-focused products and elevate engineering standards in a dynamic, mission-d...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $221K *

Unlock innovation as you lead and empower remote engineering teams to transform the education technology landscape. Drive agile product delivery focusing on customer experiences and measurable success...

1 week ago

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

$148K - $222K *

Empower the data-driven future by designing and building scalable, secure cloud-native analytics platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product offerings, ensuring reliability a...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Elevate your career by building and enhancing mission-critical software in a dynamic Kubernetes environment. Collaborate with diverse teams to design, develop and deliver scalable solutions while ensu...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $140K *

Shape the future of our mission-critical applications by designing, developing, and implementing software solutions in a dynamic containerized environment. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver sc...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$200K - $240K *

Lead the architectural vision and innovation across product and platform. Drive best practices in software engineering, mentor teams, and solve complex cross-team challenges to enhance performance and...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$116K - $177K *

Lead the charge in architecting and optimizing a robust AWS cloud platform, driving innovation and automation while mentoring engineering teams to enhance performance, compliance, and cloud security a...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining AI interfaces to combat fraud and abuse. Own projects from backend to UI, collaborate with founders, and create scalable solutions in a fast-paced, innovative environment...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Drive innovative software development for diverse applications, guiding multiple engineering teams while ensuring alignment with customer specifications and industry best practices for timely, cost-ef...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Oversee the development of scalable software solutions to enhance workflows, ensuring system accuracy and optimization through collaboration with teams and mentorship of junior engineers for best codi...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Partner with us to design and develop innovative software solutions for engineering, production, or testing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable applications in a hands-on, dyn...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$147K - $210K *

Accelerate progress at a leading FinTech by guiding platform-wide AI initiatives, enhancing architectural strategies, and mentoring engineering talent to foster innovation and efficiency across teams...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $160K *

Lead and excel in a dynamic team, shaping scalable systems and best practices in software engineering. Drive technical leadership and foster collaboration while managing critical product areas with a...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $130K *

Elevate your career by driving embedded software solutions, leading process improvements, and mentoring engineers to innovate in thermal control and energy conversion technology within a dynamic team...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $130K *

Transform web solutions by developing scalable and reusable Drupal applications, ensuring best practices in coding while collaborating with clients and teams to deliver innovative projects and excepti...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $130K *

Elevate your career by designing and developing innovative web applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, driving the creation of high-performance systems using cutting-edge technologies i...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of our infrastructure by driving architectural excellence and mentoring senior engineers to optimize performance, reliability, and operational strategies across co...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $240K *

Drive the development of innovative workflow tools and AI features, enhancing user experiences for renewable energy projects. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver scalable, reliable solutions whi...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $240K *

Pioneer cutting-edge workflow tools and AI features for renewable energy projects. Collaborate with experts to create intuitive user experiences that simplify complex workflows, driving large-scale im...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $180K *

Elevate enterprise architecture by driving cloud strategies, advising leadership, and ensuring alignment with business goals. Lead complex Azure developments while mentoring teams and establishing arc...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $180K *

Transform data into knowledge by designing cutting-edge backend systems for AI applications. Lead development of high-performance, scalable infrastructure that enhances knowledge retrieval for large-s...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$295K - $345K *

Unlock potential by leading a cross-functional team of data engineers to define data ontology, enhance analytics frameworks, and promote best practices in data management, collaborating closely with D...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading enterprise software development, integrating systems and employing cutting-edge technologies. Collaborate with a team to design, develop, and maintain software applications...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What qualifications do I need to be a Principal Software Engineer?question toggle

    A Principal Software Engineer typically has a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, along with several years of experience in the industry, particularly in software development. Leadership skills and the ability to manage complex projects are also essential.

  • What is the average salary of a Principal Software Engineer?question toggle

    The salary greatly varies depending on the location and company. However, high-paying positions such as these often command six-figure salaries.

  • Can I search for job opportunities by location on Ladders?question toggle

    Yes, Ladders allows you to search for Principal Software Engineer job opportunities by location and other parameters to better tailor your job search.