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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$179K - $224K *

Omada Health is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to develop and integrate tools that enhance contracting, eligibility, and billing processes. The ideal candidate will lead projects, mentor team memb...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $165K *

Champion the development of scalable backend services and user-facing features while collaborating cross-functionally to enhance engineering practices and optimize performance within a dynamic video a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $200K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance production technologies while ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and reliability of systems. Collaborate with engineering to streamline processes and implement i...

3 weeks ago

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

$240K - $270K *

Grow your career with a mission-driven organization that empowers you to lead impactful projects, innovate technical solutions, and enhance user experiences within a collaborative engineering team. Dr...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$246K - $290K *

Deliver innovative solutions by leading cross-team initiatives, mentoring engineers, and collaborating with product leaders, to enhance enterprise capabilities while ensuring consumer-grade user exper...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $140K *

Drive impactful data solutions by leading lakehouse architecture, implementing scalable pipelines, and enhancing data models to support advanced analytics and AI features, with a focus on delivering v...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$148K - $188K *

Accelerate your career by developing AI-augmented workflows that enhance user experience, drive data integrity, and innovate backend systems. Join a high-impact engineering team to shape cutting-edge...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $140K *

Champion the design and implementation of advanced data pipelines and lakehouse architecture. Drive complex data modeling and enhance platform reliability, ensuring scalable analytics solutions that s...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$157K - $200K *

Drive the technical direction for Smart TV applications across platforms, leading a team of engineers in building high-performing React applications within resource-constrained environments. Collabora...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$157K - $200K *

Shape the future of Smart TV applications by leading a talented team. Drive technical direction, optimize performance, and innovate features across diverse platforms, while ensuring seamless user expe...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$165K - $180K *

Architect high-performance trading solutions, optimizing cross-functional collaboration and leading greenfield Java projects. Analyze system performance and ensure institutional-grade execution for gl...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Empower critical infrastructure as a Senior Engineer, enhancing reliability, security, and product performance. Drive operational excellence and collaborate with teams to innovate solutions that scale...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Optimize operational efficiency by developing scalable software solutions and automating workflow processes within a dynamic Services Engineering team. Combine hands-on engineering skills with archite...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$198K - $272K *

Shape the future of product management by leading cross-functional teams to innovate and refine our core directory product, supporting diverse workflows and ensuring data accuracy for our customers' o...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of fintech infrastructure, where you'll own core platform systems, drive security and reliability, and enhance engineering efficiency from the ground up while col...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $196K *

Engage with cutting-edge technologies to automate financial models, ensure operational excellence, and convert advanced algorithms into scalable applications. Collaborate within a dynamic team to enha...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$158K - $232K *

Join a team that builds scalable, reliable microservices frameworks and cloud storage solutions. Drive design and development for critical back-end systems while implementing modern CI/CD practices to...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$146K - $235K *

Drive innovative solutions by architecting and developing robust finance technology applications, ensuring system reliability and performance through collaboration with cross-functional teams and mode...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Drive innovation in software engineering by creating scalable solutions that enhance operational efficiency across our Services platform, collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet evolving cli...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Join a team that's driving health tech innovation! Lead our software engineering efforts, overseeing multiple squads to ensure agile delivery and team growth while enhancing compliance in a fast-paced...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Drive high-performing engineering squads through effective agile processes, fostering team development and accountability within a regulated environment. Champion predictable delivery and strategic ex...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in optimizing delivery and team development across engineering squads. Align with product leadership to ensure agile health and a high-performing team while navigating a regulated envi...

London, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $130K *

Shape the future of AI-driven applications by designing scalable microservices and integrating cutting-edge technologies. Collaborate with teams to create impactful features that drive efficiency and...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Join a team that's defining and driving HDX strategy across enterprise VDI/DaaS environments. Lead engineering teams to enhance user experience and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Join a talented team to architect and build foundational services for a scalable platform, tackling complex distributed system challenges and enhancing developer productivity while ensuring high relia...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.