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 - $180K *

Contribute to innovative backend solutions for estate and tax planning. Help design, build, and scale systems that serve thousands, gaining ownership over architecture, implementation, and deployment...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Transform your career by leading a dynamic engineering team. Drive technical excellence, enhance developer experience, and inspire a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement while deliverin...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $120K *

Collaborate with a skilled team to enhance and maintain critical software, ensuring investment accounting data accuracy. Engage in all development phases within an agile environment, delivering high-q...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $250K *

Join a high-performing team as a Senior Engineering Manager, leading technical delivery and driving architectural solutions. Collaborate across teams to build scalable backend systems that support hig...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$134K - $200K *

Drive strategic initiatives as you bridge security and development teams, managing complex challenges at the intersection of innovative technology and essential operational effectiveness to enhance or...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$171K - $231K *

Transform product delivery by leading cross-functional teams to develop innovative home connectivity solutions, driving strategic initiatives and ensuring seamless collaboration across hardware and so...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$176K - $221K *

Champion innovative program management by integrating AI-driven frameworks. Drive execution across complex initiatives while optimizing delivery pathways. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ac...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $180K *

Champion innovation in AI product development, crafting scalable, enterprise-grade software solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer interaction platforms and mentor juni...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$114K - $213K *

Lead the charge in software development and validation of PCIe Verification IP, working with multi-site teams to deliver robust solutions that meet customer needs and adhere to protocol specifications...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$204K - $348K *

Engineers are sought to build secure, high-performance systems for seamless AI collaboration. Design UI/APIs, optimize database architecture, and drive cross-functional teamwork to enhance scientific...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$146K - $160K *

Lead the development of software for the IMAP mission, enhancing computational research in space physics. Collaborate with researchers, mentor junior engineers, and optimize algorithms to support disc...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $160K *

Join a team that's redefining technology solutions by enhancing secure, scalable software products through innovative design, development, and operational excellence to elevate performance across mult...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $250K *

Champion engineering excellence by leading strategic initiatives and governance for large-scale infrastructure projects, driving design, integration, and execution excellence across multidisciplinary...

2 weeks ago

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

$130K - $160K *

Join a team that's pushing the boundaries of data engineering by architecting a cutting-edge cloud-native data platform. Drive innovation in ETL pipelines and mentor emerging talent while influencing...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$147K - $237K *

Elevate your career by leading high-scale cloud security solutions, driving technical innovation while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, next-generation security products. Y...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Empower our development teams as a Software Engineering Manager, leading agile projects, enhancing software quality, and fostering collaboration across functions to drive excellence and innovation in...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Transform the automotive SaaS landscape by building agentic AI systems that make decisions and optimize workflows autonomously. Drive innovation from code to production, impacting thousands of dealer...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $180K *

Lead the charge in developing agentic AI systems for a high-scale automotive SaaS platform. Own technical architecture, drive AI-driven automation, and mentor teams to deliver innovative solutions tha...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $130K *

Bring your expertise to lead the full software development lifecycle, focusing on requirements analysis, design, coding, and testing. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver innovative solutions in...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Accelerate your career as you design and develop innovative software solutions, ensuring quality and efficiency throughout the engineering lifecycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $195K *

Accelerate your career by leading innovative software design in a high-performance environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create and automate scalable platform tools, integrating AI c...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $130K *

Develop robust software solutions by analyzing requirements and performing hands-on coding, testing, and supporting the software lifecycle in a collaborative team environment focused on high-stakes pr...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$168K - $227K *

Partner with us to optimize performance across diverse applications and open source projects. Contribute to cutting-edge technology in a collaborative environment while enhancing software for AWS serv...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$93K - $177K *

Shape dynamic cloud solutions by leveraging your expertise in Azure, Microsoft 365, and SPFx. Collaborate in an agile environment, driving innovation and best practices to deliver high-quality, scalab...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $205K *

Empower our team by developing scalable cloud infrastructure solutions using AWS. Your expertise in Python, Java, and Node.js will drive our ICAM initiatives, enhancing user authentication and policy...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.