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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$200K - $220K *

Pioneer the future of data product management by leading strategy and teams to develop, scale, and enhance data-driven products that empower decision-making across all business functions...

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Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $150K *

Take ownership of architecture strategy for enterprise-scale P&C insurance platforms. Lead the design of scalable solutions across Policy, Billing, and Claims to drive business outcomes and enhance in...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $140K *

Lead the charge in shaping and enhancing internal developer platforms, driving innovation across AWS, GitHub Enterprise, Terraform Cloud, and JFrog Artifactory with a focus on security, compliance, an...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$183K - $206K *

Shape the future of AI observability by designing and delivering robust backend systems, while leading cross-functional projects and mentoring engineers to enhance team capabilities and drive impactfu...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Deliver exceptional performance testing leadership in fintech, collaborating with clients and engineering teams to enhance digital solutions, ensuring quality and efficiency in scalable server-side ar...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $120K *

Collaborate to design and develop engaging web applications, utilizing React for front-end and C#/.NET for APIs. Join a dynamic team to enhance user experiences while leveraging cloud technologies lik...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $216K *

Join a team that's redefining software engineering standards in an AI-native development lifecycle, directing autonomous agents and ensuring rigorous code scrutiny while maintaining high-quality produ...

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Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $185K *

Drive platform evolution as a Senior Engineer, leading architecture and development of scalable services while mentoring teams and optimizing infrastructure for growth and reliability...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $185K *

Join our innovative Platform team as a strategic Senior Engineer, enhancing core products through scalable services and optimized infrastructure while mentoring engineers and leading technical initiat...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $185K *

Lead the evolution of core platform systems, collaborating with teams to enhance scalability and resilience while mentoring engineers and guiding complex technical initiatives in a hands-on role...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$168K - $322K *

Drive software initiatives as a Senior Technical Program Manager, guiding cross-functional teams to develop advanced Gen AI models, enhance efficiency, and achieve business objectives while managing c...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $190K *

Lead the charge in enhancing user experience practices, driving UX governance, and scaling design operations for a vast Veterans Affairs digital portfolio. Collaborate with diverse teams to optimize p...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $180K *

Accelerate growth as you lead global Solutions Engineers, shaping pre-sales strategies. Define methodologies, engage technically with prospects, and create impactful POCs, while balancing team develop...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$156K - $215K *

Develop robust backend services in Python to support enterprise deployments in air-gapped environments, ensuring operational integrity and seamless upgrades for security infrastructure...

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Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Elevate CRM transformation with expertise in Salesforce, consulting, and solution architecture. Collaborate with manufacturing clients to design, implement, and optimize tailored Salesforce solutions...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $150K *

Drive exceptional user experiences as a Product Engineering Manager, leading the Growth team in shaping and delivering high-impact features. Balance hands-on coding with strategic leadership to create...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$126K - $227K *

Elevate your engineering career by driving innovative solutions in semiconductor capital equipment. As a Principal Systems/Mechanical Engineer, you'll lead subsystem design and integration, ensuring t...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $200K *

Transform an engineering team as you lead them in delivering high-quality music experiences. Drive AI implementation, enhance team culture, and ensure reliable sprint execution while collaborating wit...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at building and maintaining robust data pipelines, ensuring quality and reliability in support of analytics. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance data-driven insights and maxi...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $188K *

Support the platform infrastructure program, enhancing internal tooling and integrations while aligning with cross-functional teams to drive effective technical solutions and strategic initiatives acr...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $149K *

Transform the future of automation by leading the development of innovative testing strategies and frameworks. Collaborate with teams to ensure high-quality deliverables through effective automation p...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $120K *

Drive efficient systems maintenance by automating updates, enhancing security, and resolving network issues. Collaborate within a dynamic environment focused on optimizing training systems across mult...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$164K - $228K *

Join a team that champions technology innovation in banking by designing and building internal applications. Collaborate across functions to streamline critical processes, ensuring secure operations a...

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Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $150K *

Join a team that's redefining theoretical physics through innovative AI tools. Collaborate to develop groundbreaking technology solutions that enhance research, streamline processes, and drive scienti...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Invent robust media pipelines and services to enhance real-time systems. Shape the future of LiveKit by optimizing media features, ensuring reliability, and driving performance in diverse environments...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

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.