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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$130K - $194K *

Champion innovative solutions by designing, building, and maintaining scalable backend systems and APIs, ensuring reliability and alignment with product strategy. Collaborate across teams to transform...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$295K - $345K *

Join a dynamic team as a hands-on tech lead to drive the evolution of our safety platform. You'll architect solutions for 10x growth while enhancing developer experience and collaboration across engin...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $185K *

Lead the charge in shaping innovative GenAI solutions within a dynamic team, driving advancements in the legal technology sector and pioneering cutting-edge AI tools that deliver significant impacts...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $150K *

Empower legal technology as a Senior Software Engineer, advancing scalable SaaS solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, enhance platform performance, and drive innovation while mentoring o...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Join a team that's transforming the background screening industry by building innovative, full-stack software systems. Leverage your technical expertise to simplify complex workflows and enhance user...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$148K - $193K *

Join a team that champions innovative software solutions and drives technical excellence. Leverage extensive experience to lead cross-functional teams, mentor engineers, and deliver impactful, scalabl...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Champion the architectural vision for a cutting-edge AI-Ready Data Platform, driving modernization and standards across teams. Collaborate with cross-functional partners while mentoring teams to build...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$250K - $280K *

Join a team that's redefining financial technology by designing robust, scalable brokerage systems. Leverage your expertise in Java/Golang to enhance trading experiences while providing technical guid...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$146K - $164K *

Build impactful software solutions as part of the Precision Health Platform, focusing on scalable components, APIs, and user interfaces. Collaborate across teams and leverage your expertise to advance...

Waterloo, ONIn-Person

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$295K - $345K *

Engineer the future of data infrastructure by leading architecture, optimizing performance, and pioneering AI/ML integrations for a massive scale platform. Empower cross-functional teams and establish...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K - $175K *

Join our innovative team to drive complex projects across diverse systems and technologies in a collaborative environment. You'll leverage autonomy to enhance our synthetic data and simulation platfor...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Advance data analytics capabilities by leading a team to architect and develop a next-gen platform using Java and Spring, ensuring high-quality data solutions meet stakeholder needs in an agile enviro...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $214K *

Drive innovation by designing and implementing scalable cloud-native software solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance system performance and mentor junior engineers in a high-performance...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$272K - $431K *

Lead the charge in optimizing performance for CSP partners by interpreting workload feedback, driving cross-functional engineering collaboration, and validating configurations. Be the key technical li...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$272K - $431K *

Join a team that's integral to optimizing GPU performance for CSPs, collaborating with engineering teams to drive performance improvements, gather insights, and validate configurations to meet custome...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$272K - $431K *

Empower performance excellence by collaborating with CSP teams to optimize and validate NVIDIA's GPU platforms, driving insights and solutions that enhance system performance for large-scale deploymen...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$189K - $195K *

Unlock potential by designing and developing high-quality software solutions that enhance business capabilities, ensuring seamless integration and adherence to best practices in a collaborative, innov...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$284K - $385K *

Innovate and lead in tackling complex technical challenges with multi-year impact. Assume ownership of critical software development strategies and forge alignment across product and engineering, driv...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$114K - $234K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and development of groundbreaking AI-enabled GPU systems, driving innovation in cloud infrastructure while collaborating across teams to enhance ML and HPC workl...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$114K - $234K *

Elevate your career by designing and developing cutting-edge AI software solutions for cloud infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement innovative systems, tackling complex c...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $160K *

Shape the future of backend infrastructure and services, driving the design and reliability of core systems. Lead initiatives to enhance scalability and performance, ensuring robust operations within...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Contribute to the development and maintenance of backend systems and AWS infrastructure, driving reliability, scalability, and performance across products and services while working in an agile, colla...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Drive innovative backend solutions and AWS architecture, ensuring performance and reliability in a high-scale environment while mentoring engineers to elevate the overall technical proficiency...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $170K *

Develop cutting-edge software solutions for training and analytical simulations. Engage in innovative projects spanning modeling, game-based systems, and user interface design, contributing to the exp...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $140K *

Reimagine the potential of web applications by delivering robust features and enhancing user experiences. Collaborate closely with a dynamic team to innovate and improve the engineering culture while...

1 week 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.