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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$140K - $185K *

Drive innovation by designing scalable data ingestion pipelines and APIs. Collaborate with a talented team to optimize security data integration from diverse sources while enhancing performance and qu...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $225K *

Drive innovation as a Senior Software Engineer, enhancing our cloud platform by creating reliable code, optimizing service delivery, and collaborating on architectural design to support elite athlete...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Advance your engineering career by embedding with operations teams to streamline complex workflows, enhance automation, and improve risk management in a fast-paced financial services environment. Make...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$183K - $199K *

Join a team that's pioneering data engineering solutions for high-content imaging. Lead a small team to enhance computational pipelines and collaborate with cross-functional groups to drive impactful...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $95K *

Execute and optimize security configurations for distributed firewalls and micro-segmentation, ensuring compliance and operational integrity. Collaborate in a 24/7 environment to enhance security post...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$133K - $249K *

Join a high-impact team as a Full-Stack Software Engineer, utilizing your UI skills to create modern applications. Drive solutions from concept to prototype in a collaborative environment, positively...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$217K - $326K *

Lead the charge in driving innovative transformation of digital platforms. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will design and implement high-performance algorithms that enhance customer experiences, c...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$111K - $160K *

Take ownership of innovative solutions by leveraging your expertise in modernizing Fraud Rules Engines. Collaborate within a dynamic team to build scalable platforms that enhance transaction intellige...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$111K - $160K *

Elevate your career by leveraging your software engineering expertise to modernize fraud rule platforms, driving robust decision-making and seamless transaction cycles in a dynamic payment ecosystem w...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $190K *

Transform backend and frontend services by leading modernization initiatives in .NET and Angular, enhancing system scalability and reliability while mentoring a high-impact team to deliver solutions t...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $192K *

Unlock potential by leading an innovative AI Platform team focused on design, delivery, and technical guidance for scalable backend services and shared AI solutions, while fostering collaboration and...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$133K - $249K *

Innovate with us to develop and enhance software systems, tackling complex challenges in analytics and real-time processing. Join our collaborative team to solve federal government needs through cutti...

Reposted yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$133K - $249K *

Empower innovation by developing and maintaining complex software systems, applying advanced methodologies while collaborating with teams to enhance performance and functionality in diverse environmen...

Reposted yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$133K - $249K *

Drive innovation in software development by designing, coding, and enhancing software systems while collaborating with teams to ensure system performance, functionality, and user satisfaction through...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$133K - $249K *

Accelerate progress at a dynamic tech environment by developing and enhancing complex software systems. Collaborate on full-stack solutions leveraging key technologies like AWS, Java, and Angular, whi...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$133K - $249K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative full-stack software solutions. Join a dynamic team where you'll tackle complex challenges, enhance user interfaces, and implement modern engineering practices...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Take ownership of scalable data pipelines and infrastructure, ensuring analytics and reporting are supported. Collaborate across teams to maintain data accessibility, reliability, and security while o...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Pioneer innovative solutions in a multi-crate Rust workspace, ensuring robust performance and zero-panic execution across defense-critical applications while leading the architecture for multi-site de...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $140K *

Architect high-performance, scalable systems while mentoring engineers and driving technical initiatives across critical services to accelerate delivery and ensure reliability and quality...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading the development of scalable data solutions through advanced architecture and engineering practices, ensuring high-quality data for analytics and reporting across diverse pl...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Elevate your career by designing and implementing scalable data pipelines and architecture. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data accessibility and reliability, driving insights acros...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to design and optimize scalable data pipelines and solutions that empower analytics and data initiatives across the organization, ensuring data accessibility, quality, and security...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Advance data engineering capabilities by designing scalable pipelines and robust architecture, ensuring data quality and security. Collaborate with teams to deliver actionable insights and optimize da...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $150K *

Champion scalable data engineering initiatives by designing and building robust data pipelines and infrastructure that ensure data accessibility, security, and reliability for analytics and reporting...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead the design and development of scalable data pipelines and architectures to enhance analytics and reporting capabilities. Collaborate with teams to ensure the accessibility, reliability, and secur...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.