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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$119K - $275K *

Join a leading team to design and innovate mechanical systems and products. Utilize your expertise to enhance architecture and influence development while mentoring others in a collaborative environme...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead the technical roadmap for next-generation search capabilities, overseeing critical infrastructure development. Drive multi-team initiatives, provide technical mentorship, and ensure high availabi...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$144K - $210K *

Elevate your career by joining a team that builds innovative software for automated scientific analysis. Collaborate with scientists and engineers to develop cutting-edge tools, enhancing the future o...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Transform your career by developing innovative software solutions that enhance efficiency for stakeholders while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating across global teams to meet evolving busin...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $206K *

Optimize user experience by developing native iOS features, collaborating across teams, and ensuring high-quality software. Drive technical leadership and engineering practices for impactful mobile ap...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $160K *

Unlock potential by leading high-performance data integrations. Collaborate across teams to enhance scalability and reliability of our platform, while mentoring junior engineers and optimizing system...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$203K - $260K *

Drive the maintenance and advancement of a mission-critical business intelligence platform, ensuring reliability while developing analytics and automation solutions for enhanced operational insight an...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$189K - $243K *

Develop and sustain a comprehensive Data Dictionary platform utilizing Java, Spring, and RESTful services. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure critical data accessibility while mentoring junior e...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $160K *

Engineer robust systems software for large-scale production hardware, enhancing reliability and efficiency. Collaborate across teams to optimize infrastructure management, automate processes, and driv...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Accelerate progress at developing robust software solutions and integrating AI tools while providing technical leadership. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance legacy and modern applications thro...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Engineer robust systems software for large-scale hardware infrastructure, enhancing performance, reliability, and efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovations and ensure se...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Innovate in systems software for large-scale infrastructure, enhancing performance and reliability. Collaborate closely with engineering teams to optimize hardware/software integration, ensuring opera...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$204K - $296K *

Unlock potential by leading the development of innovative GenAI experiences. In this senior role, collaborate with creative professionals to prototype multimodal tools that push the boundaries of vide...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$85K - $110K *

Join a team that's innovating product development and enhancing engineering capabilities. Lead projects to design and test new materials while ensuring performance and safety standards are met in a co...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$197K - $225K *

Lead impactful technology projects while guiding a talented team of engineers. Drive cloud-based solutions that enhance financial empowerment and work with diverse programming languages and tools in a...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Elevate your career by leading frontend engineering teams, modernizing web and mobile applications with React.JS, fostering a collaborative culture of excellence, and driving performance optimization...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$190K - $250K *

Elevate healthcare technology by leading architecture and data modeling efforts. Drive the development of a comprehensive platform that integrates cloud and EHR systems while ensuring compliance and s...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Join us to lead and build our Software Engineering function, managing distributed teams and enhancing engineering standards. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive impactful projects and ensure produ...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$203K - $260K *

Help us enhance a mission-critical analytics platform by leveraging your software engineering expertise, ensuring reliability, and developing robust automation solutions to transform large data sets i...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$179K - $237K *

Elevate data-driven insights by transforming a prototype into a robust, scalable UI. Collaborate across frontend engineering and analytics workflows to build fast, intuitive applications that empower...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$179K - $237K *

Help us shape an analytics UI platform by evolving a prototype into a robust, scalable application. Collaborate across frontend development and data workflows to create intuitive tools for analyzing c...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$189K - $243K *

Shape the future of data accessibility by designing and building robust backend services for a critical Data Dictionary platform. Collaborate with teams to deliver reliable capabilities while mentorin...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$200K - $400K *

Advance data infrastructure by designing efficient data pipelines and storage systems. Collaborate with teams to optimize performance and reliability, creating seamless data experiences that empower a...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $400K *

Take ownership of building high-throughput data infrastructure for AI products, ensuring reliability and performance through end-to-end ownership of data pipelines, while collaborating closely with cr...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $158K *

Grow your career while leading software development efforts in a dynamic Agile environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that optimize cash flow processes an...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.