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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$111K - $180K *

Lead the charge in managing complex software programs as a Senior Technical Program Manager. Collaborate across teams, drive alignment, and leverage AI tools to streamline processes and enhance produc...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$123K - $132K *

Take ownership of enhancing in-house tools, investigating performance issues, and optimizing enterprise systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure scalability and reliability of...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$157K - $249K *

Optimize and innovate Salesforce solutions by leading custom development efforts and driving best practices. Collaborate with teams to enhance sales processes and ensure seamless CRM workflows, enabli...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$157K - $215K *

Join us to enhance software applications through code, driving performance, scalability, and high-quality outcomes. Collaborate using Agile methodologies and leverage your expertise in development and...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $170K *

Help us transform patient care through our Virtual Care Platform by enhancing reliability and building tools that empower teams. Drive critical software solutions while maintaining a patient-centric f...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Shape the future of AI-native software development by leading a dynamic engineering team, enhancing capabilities, and delivering high-quality solutions within an agile, collaborative environment...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate user experiences by leading design initiatives and optimizing our design system. Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment to deliver high-quality solutions while men...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$230K - $368K *

Transform the engineering team by leading agile initiatives, promoting collaboration, and delivering high-quality mobile app experiences. Empower restaurant operators with innovative solutions while d...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$153K - $166K *

Elevate your career as a Senior Full Stack Engineer, creating innovative serverless applications. Collaborate within an Agile team to enhance internal web solutions with cutting-edge technology, drivi...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$228K *

Transform the engineering landscape by leading a multidisciplinary team focused on scaling and securing platforms. Drive technical excellence, foster collaborative environments, and shape strategy to...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $235K *

Partner with us to lead strategic transformations, designing cross-functional workflows and promoting AI-native solutions. You'll drive customer success by bridging technical design and business archi...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$190K - $265K *

Join us as a principal technical authority, shaping the future of AI operations through innovative platform design, engineering excellence, and governance strategies to drive efficiency and security a...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in building AI agent discovery across cloud platforms and endpoints. Develop security assessments for AI agents that enhance the overall governance within our AI security framework, re...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Deliver impactful data solutions by designing scalable pipelines, optimizing ETL, and unlocking insights from diverse datasets. Collaborate with teams to enhance data engineering standards and mentor...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Pioneer your expertise in a hands-on leadership role guiding a dynamic engineering team while driving software delivery, fostering innovation, and enhancing operational standards in a modern tech envi...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $195K *

Drive innovation in network software by collaborating with cross-functional teams, implementing features for large data centers, and providing quality solutions from design to deployment while mentori...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$126K - $137K *

Innovate release engineering processes by designing automated CI/CD workflows. Collaborate closely with engineering teams to enhance software delivery quality and reliability, ensuring effective manag...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in creating cutting-edge embedded software solutions for autonomous mobile robotics. Drive technical excellence, oversee collaborative engineering efforts, and ensure high reliability...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join our team to ensure the quality and security of Identity Access Management solutions across enterprise applications. Collaborate with architects and engineers to validate critical IAM capabilities...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $220K *

Elevate your career by designing and deploying cutting-edge AI software that transforms geospatial data into actionable insights. Drive autonomous decision-making and enhance model reliability in a hi...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Empower innovation by leading complex Microsoft solutions from proposal to execution, ensuring effective communication and technical oversight while designing transformative architecture and mentoring...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join us in shaping the future of data intelligence at CoLab. As a Senior Backend Developer, you will architect scalable systems to enhance AI-driven insights, transforming complex information into act...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Empower our engineering team to enhance support for partners through streamlined processes, incident management, and self-service tools, fostering efficient operations while tackling complex technical...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Explore your potential as a technical leader in enterprise SaaS implementations, driving daily solution efforts while collaborating with clients to define approaches and ensure successful project deli...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join us in shaping the future of enterprise data architecture. Collaborate across teams to define standards, governance, and integration patterns, ensuring scalable, trusted data solutions support ana...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 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.