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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$116K - $156K *

Lead and mentor a high-performing software engineering team, enhancing external customer experiences by collaborating with product managers and technology teams to create innovative solutions in a dyn...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$133K - $220K *

Lead software development for pre-sales platforms, partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions. Utilize advanced programming and collaboration skills to solve complex busine...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$116K - $156K *

Help us lead and empower a high-performing software engineering team, enhancing customer experiences while fostering innovation and collaboration across technology and product divisions...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$116K - $156K *

Lead dynamic software engineering teams, driving innovation and enhancing customer experiences while collaborating with product managers to shape cutting-edge solutions in a fast-paced environment...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $165K *

Transform diverse software systems through development and maintenance while ensuring adherence to design requirements. Collaborate with teams and employ agile methodologies to deliver high-quality so...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$205K - $225K *

Join a team that's shaping secure credential management through innovative software engineering within a Linux environment, ensuring seamless integration and compliance across diverse operational land...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$205K - $225K *

Innovate within a cutting-edge role, managing the Delinea Tools Suite in a Linux environment. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance security, credential management, and automation, while ensuring...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Design the future of AI development as a Principal Engineer, guiding technical direction while building innovative software solutions that enhance partnership and elevate team efficiency across divers...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate software engineering through hands-on leadership, guiding AI development and influencing product direction across multiple platforms while ensuring quality and trust in member experiences...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$165K - $195K *

Elevate the next generation of 5G Non-Terrestrial Networks by designing and building scalable, cloud-native distributed systems, collaborating with experts in telecommunications to create robust softw...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$154K - $232K *

Lead multiple agile squads to deliver robust full-stack application platforms utilizing modern Java-based microservices. Collaborate with stakeholders to meet evolving business needs while ensuring co...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$154K - $232K *

Lead a dynamic software development team to innovate and enhance Multi-Family Systems, providing technical guidance and delivering solutions using diverse technologies in a fast-paced environment focu...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$154K - $232K *

Transform the future of data-driven decision-making by leading agile teams to deliver high-performing data platforms and AI-enabled solutions that enhance operational efficiency and support critical b...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$96K - $137K *

Join a team dedicated to solving complex challenges in a high-scale Adobe Commerce environment, focusing on decoupling business logic, optimizing performance, and driving quality feature delivery thro...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$96K - $137K *

Innovate within a high-scale Adobe Commerce environment to optimize performance, tackle complex challenges in GraphQL and database management, and drive quality in feature delivery through cutting-edg...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$250K - $300K *

Unlock potential by developing advanced software for GPU server management, focusing on diagnostics, automation, and tooling to maintain robust performance in high-density compute environments, drivin...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$250K - $300K *

Drive innovative solutions as a key software engineer in AI infrastructure, focusing on automation and maintenance of GPU servers. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance the health and performance...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Accelerate cloud innovation as a Principal Cloud Engineer, driving Azure platform design, automation, and AI implementation. Collaborate across teams to enhance security, scalability, and operational...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform the enterprise cloud landscape by architecting and evolving Azure capabilities, driving AI adoption, and enhancing cloud engineering practices for secure, scalable, and efficient solutions a...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of embedded systems by developing innovative software for advanced scientific instrumentation and automation. Collaborate with multidisciplinary experts to push t...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$222K - $334K *

Innovate the future of observability by architecting distributed tracing systems at massive scale. Lead multi-team efforts to drive performance, reliability, and AI integration while mentoring enginee...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$222K - $334K *

Transform the future of observability by architecting a cutting-edge distributed tracing platform, driving innovation in big-data pipelines, and optimizing infrastructure for scalable, high-performanc...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$179K - $204K *

Champion the development of innovative cloud-based solutions while leading a skilled team in creating microservices and full-stack systems, driving financial empowerment for millions through cutting-e...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$197K - $225K *

Transform customer experiences by leading diverse tech projects and a talented team in a fast-paced environment that encourages innovation and collaboration for financial empowerment on a large scale...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Lead the analysis team to ensure best practices and consistency across projects while supporting sales initiatives with product expertise and guiding key management decisions to drive loyalty business...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 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.