Welcome to Principal Software Engineering Lead Jobs at Ladders

Here, you can explore many opportunities that meet your career aspirations and offer salaries over $100000. Our platform focuses on well-paid positions and is dedicated to leading professionals like you to your next impactful role.

What is a Principal Software Engineering Lead?

As a Principal Software Engineering Lead, you are responsible for leading teams that develop, test, and maintain applications and software systems. These experts typically work at the highest level of technical complexity.

The Value of Principal Software Engineering Lead Roles

The value of Principal Software Engineering Leads is immense. They are critical to driving technological innovation and maintaining operational efficiency within organizations.

Remote
caret down
Compensation
caret down
Position Level
caret down
Time Posted
caret down
Industries
caret down
More
1
caret down

$150K - $180K *

Transform engineering excellence by leading architectural development and mentoring teams. Collaborate across product and program areas to drive innovation and maintain high standards in scalable, sec...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $169K *

Join a team that's redefining product engineering by building innovative software solutions from concept to deployment, focusing on seamless integrations across multiple platforms and enhancing the us...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform the future of engineering by driving strategic initiatives that elevate engineering excellence and foster a collaborative culture within our fast-growing team focused on Governance, Risk, an...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive innovation by embedding with internal teams, developing end-to-end production AI applications, and directly addressing real user needs through hands-on software delivery and collaboration in a f...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Take ownership of embedding directly with stakeholders to deliver working AI applications, driving rapid development and iteration based on real user feedback and complex requirements within a cloud-b...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $175K *

Elevate your career by leading architecture and technical design for an AI-driven growth platform, collaborating with cross-functional teams to innovate and optimize product capabilities for governmen...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Take ownership of the technical strategy for a pioneering AI-native platform, making critical engineering decisions that influence the organization's future while mentoring a team to elevate overall t...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$226K - $369K *

Drive reliability excellence at scale as a technical authority, shaping systems and standards across LinkedIn Engineering. Elevate service performance with a focus on resilience, incident reduction, a...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$188K - $296K *

Reimagine network functionalities by leading software engineering projects that enhance scalable systems. Collaborate cross-functionally, oversee design phases, and ensure high-quality software releas...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$246K - $339K *

Elevate our microservices architecture by designing scalable solutions across regions and cells. Own configuration frameworks, lead architectural changes, and integrate AI tools to enhance service per...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K - $185K *

Transform the technology landscape by leading cross-functional teams to enhance Medicaid Enterprise Systems, driving system architecture improvements and mentoring engineers towards high-quality, secu...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$190K - $230K *

Unlock the potential of new ventures by shaping software products from zero to one. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to turn ideas into meaningful applications, making key technical and product...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive the architectural strategy and delivery of scalable, secure OCI services for Oracle eBusiness applications. Lead migrations and technical teams while collaborating with key stakeholders to ensur...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$195K - $210K *

Drive innovation as a key technical leader, overseeing complex software projects, mentoring teams, and establishing AI-first development standards. Your expertise will enhance the delivery of scalable...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$151K - $220K *

Engage clients with innovative solutions while leading platform engineering efforts. Drive technical strategy and delivery across projects, fostering collaboration and facilitating successful implemen...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $222K *

Architect scalable AI-driven software development processes by overseeing generator-verifier frameworks, ensuring compliance with top-tier standards while bridging human oversight and autonomous agent...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $150K *

Lead the design and development of innovative software applications, optimize APIs and UI, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product delivery and quality in an agile environment...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $165K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing software engineering with cutting-edge AI tools. As a senior leader, drive innovation and standards while mentoring the engineering team for optimal performance and...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$230K - $368K *

Shape the future of high-scale SaaS solutions by leading architectural design, guiding teams, and driving impactful software strategies in a collaborative environment that values innovation and mentor...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that pioneers advancements in satellite systems by providing senior-level engineering and scientific support to NOAA's Low Earth Orbit program, driving mission science and algorithm manage...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Invent scalable architectures for high-growth AI applications in regulated healthcare environments. Contribute your deep technical expertise while directly addressing complex challenges alongside exec...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $160K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative solutions as a Senior Software Engineer. Take ownership of full-stack features in a dynamic team, blending backend and frontend technologies to enhance user expe...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $180K *

Shape your career by leading the development of advanced healthcare analytics solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect scalable ML and AI applications, while mentoring junior en...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in software engineering excellence, guiding modernization initiatives while mentoring engineers to enhance reliability and scalability in cloud environments...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead and mentor Agile software engineering teams, driving innovation and delivery for core platform services. Foster collaboration, guide architectural strategy, and enhance development using AI tools...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What qualifications do I need for Principal Software Engineering Lead jobs?question toggle

    To qualify for Principal Software Engineering Lead jobs, you typically need a degree in Computer Science or a related field, along with considerable experience and demonstrated leadership in software development projects.

  • What are the typical duties of a Principal Software Engineering Lead?question toggle

    Principal Software Engineering Leads generally manage software development teams, oversee the development and implementation of software systems, enforce best coding practices, and plan for future system upgrades.

  • How much do Principal Software Engineering Leads earn?question toggle

    Salaries can vary depending on experience, industry, and location. However, jobs featured on Ladders are all positions that pay over $100000.