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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$168K - $227K *

Optimize performance and enhance systems by refining architectures and algorithms. Collaborate on open source and innovative tools to improve software efficiency for diverse workloads in cloud environ...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $215K *

Pioneer advancements in healthcare technology by designing and developing a unified platform for heart disease management. Lead architectural decisions, mentor junior engineers, and innovate in a seni...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$92K - $209K *

Optimize integration frameworks and developer tooling for platform services. Lead debugging across a distributed service set, analyze performance, and enhance resilience. Author documentation and coll...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $209K *

Engage in developing secure, scalable monitoring solutions while enhancing user experiences across diverse platforms. Collaborate on telemetry systems to elevate operational excellence and customer sa...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $209K *

Create scalable platform services that enhance developer productivity through AI-driven workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deploy innovative testing solutions a...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $209K *

Join the charge in building secure, scalable cloud services for global authentication. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll shape critical design paths, collaborate with diverse teams, and enhance sy...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $209K *

Tackle the challenge of designing and developing an AI-driven testing platform that enhances engineering workflows, increases productivity, and drives innovation across diverse technical teams and sys...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$92K - $209K *

Collaborate to design and maintain scalable cloud services for global IAM solutions. Lead projects, write high-quality code, and enhance operational excellence through cross-team cooperation. Drive im...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$92K - $209K *

Join our Zero Trust Network Service team to design, develop, and integrate advanced security solutions. Drive resilient network architectures, optimize performance, and enhance secure access managemen...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $209K *

Bring your expertise to build and operate critical cloud security infrastructure, focusing on key management and cryptographic services. Drive initiatives across hardware and software to deliver secur...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $209K *

Drive development of a scalable artifact management platform that enhances OCI's build and deployment workflows, ensuring high availability and operational resilience by collaborating with cross-funct...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $209K *

Join a team that's transforming cloud deployment by designing reliable, scalable services that enhance developer workflows. Embrace a pivotal role in evolving a new application deployment platform, dr...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$92K - $209K *

Drive the evolution of a critical CI/CD platform, enhancing software delivery through scalable, cloud-native solutions. Contribute to all phases of the software lifecycle, focusing on reliability and...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $209K *

Explore an exciting opportunity to design and develop impactful software SDKs, collaborating with diverse teams to enhance user experience and ensure consistency across various programming languages a...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $209K *

Advance your career by designing and maintaining secure cloud services. Collaborate with diverse teams, enhance system performance, and ensure operational excellence in IAM solutions that empower glob...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $209K *

Launch innovative solutions in software ecosystem management, tackling complex challenges by building scalable backend services. Collaborate with teams to enhance performance and support Oracle's soft...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$92K - $209K *

Contribute to the design and development of innovative SDKs and APIs for cloud infrastructure. Collaborate with a dynamic team to ensure robust, secure, and user-friendly solutions that enhance the de...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $209K *

Engineer innovative cloud-scale observability solutions, optimizing data telemetry for performance and reliability in a dynamic environment. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance analytics and ope...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $209K *

Drive innovation by leading scalable software solutions development. Collaborate with teams to ensure best practices in AI integration. Mentor others while aligning technology with business goals for...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$92K - $209K *

Lead the design and development of scalable software solutions integrating AI. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation, establish coding standards, and enhance overall system perfo...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$92K - $209K *

Empower your career by building high-performance API services in a remote, agile environment. Collaborate with leaders to translate requirements into scalable cloud solutions and mentor junior enginee...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $209K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to develop high-performance API services that enhance security and scalability in a collaborative cloud environment. Advocate for best practices while mentoring juni...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $209K *

Drive innovation in cloud-native services for data center operations, enhancing workflow efficiency and operational visibility. Collaborate across teams to build scalable solutions that simplify compl...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $209K *

Lead the design and development of scalable software solutions by leveraging AI integration and best practices. Drive innovation, ensure performance, and mentor teams while aligning technology with bu...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$92K - $209K *

Elevate our Identity and Access Management capabilities by designing and maintaining secure, reliable cloud services, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance authentication and auth...

Reposted 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.