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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$272K - $431K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of Edge AI by designing and operationalizing cutting-edge firmware and software architecture, ensuring scalable, reliable solutions in collaboration with cross-fu...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$272K - $431K *

Strategize innovative Edge AI firmware and software architectures, leading cross-functional collaborations, ensuring reliability, and mentoring future leaders to drive scalable solutions in cutting-ed...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$146K - $164K *

Design, develop, and maintain user and account management systems to enhance data access and security for researchers, driving technical excellence and collaboration across teams...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $165K *

Optimize enterprise architectures and engineering workflows by leveraging best practices in software solution design and platform management. Drive innovation and mentoring while aligning technical in...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $165K *

Lead and optimize enterprise architecture initiatives, guiding robust platform engineering and AI integration efforts, ensuring alignment with business objectives while mentoring teams to foster innov...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $165K *

Empower your career by partnering with us to innovate enterprise architecture solutions, leverage cutting-edge AI tools, and guide teams in delivering high-impact projects that align with business pri...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $165K *

Explore a pivotal role in shaping enterprise architecture, driving innovation, and mentoring teams to achieve elevated business capabilities aligned with strategic goals while cultivating a culture of...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $165K *

Elevate enterprise architecture by leading design, governance, and platform engineering initiatives. Collaborate across teams to align technology with business goals while implementing innovative AI s...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $165K *

Shape the future of technology by leading enterprise architecture initiatives. Drive innovative solutions, mentor engineers, and implement best practices to enhance platform engineering, ensuring alig...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$146K - $164K *

Champion the development of secure user management systems to empower researchers. Lead cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact features, ensuring a safe environment for sensitive health data an...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Drive innovation by leading the development of a groundbreaking platform, where AI agents seamlessly collaborate across technologies. Shape architectural standards and mentor a team to deliver reliabl...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Transform the future of engineering by architecting guardrail systems and establishing standards for safety and reliability across multi-domain services. Drive technical excellence while preventing mi...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Transform the landscape of AI with us by leading a team to build a robust platform for agent collaboration across diverse technical domains, ensuring high standards and innovative solutions in softwar...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Unlock your potential by driving the development of innovative, autonomous AI systems. Lead a dynamic team in architecting a cutting-edge agent platform that enhances decision-making across diverse te...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$174K - $252K *

Unlock potential in software systems by driving product development and testing, ensuring best practices are followed, and enhancing system performance through analysis and debugging...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$112K - $135K *

Drive innovation as you design and build pivotal AI-driven software solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance banking technologies while ensuring high-quality standards and compliance in a fast-p...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$114K - $213K *

Innovate within a dynamic R&D team to develop cutting-edge physical synthesis software, enhancing design processes with expertise in multi-threading and customer collaboration...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $213K *

Elevate your career by optimizing chip performance and power in a high-impact, fast-paced R&D environment, focusing on electronic design automation and innovative software engineering solutions for le...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $200K *

Lead the innovation of our GTB platform by integrating enterprise-scale engineering, hands-on development, and strategic architecture, influencing industry standards while mentoring cross-functional t...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that shapes facility projects through strategic programming, requirements gathering, and cost estimation. Support Defense projects' lifecycle from concept to implementation while ensuring...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$79K - $209K *

Help us design and operate high-performance DNS infrastructure globally. As a Senior Core Infrastructure Engineer, you will enhance reliability and optimize performance across distributed systems whil...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$79K - $209K *

Join a dynamic team to design and build resilient, large-scale distributed systems for cloud infrastructure, focusing on innovative networking solutions that ensure high availability, security, and pe...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$79K - $209K *

Champion the development and design of core components for Block Storage, focusing on distributed systems and I/O path enhancements. Embrace collaboration and innovation in a dynamic, agile environmen...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$79K - $209K *

Join a team that's passionate about developing resilient block storage solutions. You'll design and implement core components for distributed systems, ensuring scalability and simplicity while collabo...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$79K - $209K *

Elevate your career by designing and optimizing distributed systems focused on scalability, resilience, and performance. Collaborate cross-functionally to implement advanced solutions while enhancing...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 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.