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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$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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Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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...

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Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $228K *

Lead software engineering initiatives, focusing on comprehensive design, development, and testing of advanced applications, while mentoring junior team members and collaborating with stakeholders to m...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information 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

4 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

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving impactful programs by leading project workflows, ensuring compliance with PMO standards, and optimizing team productivity in a dynamic government consulting environment. You...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$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

$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...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $135K *

Engineer and implement AI-driven solutions that enhance client transformation projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable systems, ensuring high-quality deliverables in cloud...

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Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$159K - $206K *

Drive the Internal Platform Infrastructure program, enhancing cross-functional integrations and security initiatives while managing multiple complex workstreams and vendor relationships for operationa...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$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...

US-AnywhereRemote

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...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$140K - $180K *

Unlock your potential as you design and evolve a robust global cloud networking platform, driving innovative solutions and enhancing security and scalability within a collaborative team environment...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $160K *

Elevate your career by leading architectural transformation on a digital platform. Provide critical oversight for CIAM solutions, security standards, and seamless integrations while collaborating with...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$153K - $211K *

Drive collaboration with senior engineers to define systems requirements and strategies, engaging with clients and internal teams to articulate design possibilities and technological direction while e...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$105K - $149K *

Engineer testing processes for software releases; manage QA teams and ensure quality metrics. Oversee manual and regression testing, resolve issues, and communicate solutions to drive project success...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $200K *

Join a team that's redefining legal technology. As an Engineering Manager, you'll lead software engineers, guiding the development of a next-gen platform focused on AI-driven solutions, ensuring quali...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Lead the charge in software development, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, code, and implement applications that enhance business operations and deliver exceptional user experiences...

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Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$188K - $235K *

Join a team that's leading the charge in product security engineering, managing a high-performance team while actively contributing to technical decisions and code. Collaborate closely with stakeholde...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 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.