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.

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$130K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team as a technical leader, driving the architecture and development of AI/ML software solutions. Shape engineering culture and deliver high-performance systems that enhance maritime te...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$195K - $270K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing scalable backend systems for an innovative credit product, driving impactful collaboration and setting the technical direction within a fast-paced, high-i...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$152K - $190K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of healthcare through innovative software solutions. As a technical leader, you'll drive the design and development of next-gen clinical data platforms while ment...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$213K - $273K *

Lead the charge in building scalable backend systems for platform integrations, defining architectural strategies, writing production code, and guiding a high-impact team towards enhanced customer out...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Lead and excel in a dynamic team, shaping scalable systems and best practices in software engineering. Drive technical leadership and foster collaboration while managing critical product areas with a...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $201K *

Innovate by leveraging cutting-edge AI tools to transform software engineering practices. Lead agile teams in developing scalable enterprise applications, modernizing architectures, and creating AI-ce...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $210K *

Transform workflows and elevate user experiences by developing AI-driven tools for renewable energy projects, collaborating closely with experts and users to simplify complex processes while working i...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $175K *

Lead engineering efforts on GovIntel and GovChannel, driving team success and innovation. Collaborate across functions to enhance software capabilities, ensuring reliability and scalability. Mentor en...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Drive impactful engineering projects end-to-end, ensuring high standards in code quality and cross-team collaboration while mentoring junior engineers and contributing to scalability initiatives acros...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$178K - $183K *

Lead innovative software solutions to enhance public health and safety through cloud-native applications and automation. Collaborate with teams to design, develop, and optimize robust systems that mee...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $225K *

Elevate AI systems by architecting seamless integration across platforms, enhancing workflow orchestration and operational security, while ensuring robust infrastructure and performance metrics for on...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$99K - $138K *

Contribute to complex initiatives as a Senior Program Manager, utilizing your analytical skills and independent judgment to drive outcomes across teams. Your expertise will enhance collaboration in a...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $240K *

Pioneer cutting-edge workflow tools and AI features for renewable energy projects. Collaborate with experts to create intuitive user experiences that simplify complex workflows, driving large-scale im...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$175K - $206K *

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

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Elevate your career by co-owning a critical MDR platform as a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Golang. Lead development of high-performance applications and shape architectural direction in a...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Drive excellence in software development by crafting efficient, secure, and scalable solutions while collaborating within agile teams and mentoring peers to enhance client success and deliver high-qua...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$185K - $215K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of backend technology by leading a dynamic group of engineers to build, optimize, and operate scalable systems for geospatial data and integrations, while fosteri...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Innovate the frontend landscape at Vanta by defining technical strategies, establishing best practices, and enhancing team collaboration to drive operational excellence and high-quality product develo...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$168K - $183K *

Lead the charge in advancing offensive security initiatives through high-impact red team engagements. Shape the strategy, execution, and measurement of security assessments to enhance organizational r...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $160K *

Develop robust, full-stack solutions while taking ownership from design to deployment. Collaborate with teams to deliver user-focused products and elevate engineering standards in a dynamic, mission-d...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Solve complex challenges by leading design and implementation efforts. Coordinate DevOps activities for standalone deployments, leveraging Infrastructure as Code. Collaborate on architecture using Kub...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$266K - $425K *

Innovate the future of release engineering by shaping large-scale delivery systems and AI integration. Drive architectural decisions while being a hands-on engineer, transforming complex infrastructur...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of AI-driven software development, leading a team to innovate and enhance high-impact SaaS products while minimizing manual coding and emphasizing architectural ex...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $225K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative software solutions for analyzing chemical and biological threat data. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver scalable architectures and robust AI...

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Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $180K *

Champion innovative software solutions while leading cross-functional teams to drive digital retail technology and enhance technical standards, ensuring alignment with business goals and maximizing co...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer 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.