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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$134K - $241K *

Lead international nuclear security projects, managing cost, schedule, and quality while coordinating cross-functional teams in dynamic environments. Bring your expertise to enhance project execution...

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Reposted 3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of shared services by developing robust APIs and backend solutions in a cloud-native environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and elevate your coding...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $200K *

Lead the development and strategy for enterprise-scale Developer Experience platforms, ensuring alignment with engineering excellence and operational rigor. Foster an environment of collaboration and...

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Reposted 3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $130K *

Champion healthcare innovation by leading complex IT project management initiatives focused on regulatory compliance and interoperability solutions. Drive cross-functional collaboration and ensure on...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$144K - $288K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of healthcare technology by leading a team of engineers to develop innovative full-stack applications, integrating advanced analytics for real-time operations that...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$208K - $364K *

Lead the charge in driving impactful product initiatives by managing a cross-functional engineering team, collaborating with various stakeholders, and fostering a high-performing work environment focu...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $174K *

Empower a diverse engineering team to create extraordinary customer experiences through innovative, high-performance software solutions, while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous impro...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$183K - $205K *

Drive the development of core observability features, leading backend and frontend systems. Collaborate across teams, mentor peers, and ensure high-quality software solutions with a focus on scalabili...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead end-to-end feature development as a Senior Full-Stack Engineer. Own problem-solving from concept to deployment, ensuring high-quality, scalable solutions across the stack while collaborating clos...

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Innovate as a critical member of a collaborative team, driving the design and development of scalable backend systems and AI-driven solutions that enhance product offerings and streamline integration...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$78K - $156K *

Innovate solutions as a Software Engineer, contributing to a cutting-edge SaaS platform that processes billions of messages daily. Work with a modern tech stack to improve global health outcomes for d...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $120K *

Advance your career by owning impactful web applications, collaborating across teams to build, scale, and optimize features. Leverage AI tools, modern technologies, and your expertise to enhance platf...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Champion strategic technical initiatives that enhance Core Platform's infrastructure and security, empowering engineering teams to build rapidly and reliably for enterprise customers while maintaining...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Advance the design of large-scale data center projects by leading innovative strategies, ensuring project alignment with engineering standards, managing diverse teams, and driving design excellence in...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's transforming market demand into growth opportunities through expert advisory support. Leverage your technical expertise to enhance customer loyalty and drive strategic project selli...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$204K - $280K *

Lead and inspire a multi-team product area, driving engineering excellence and strategic direction while fostering growth in engineering managers and ensuring alignment with company objectives...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of security by leading software projects, mentoring engineers, and driving innovation in critical systems to support our rapid growth and enhance our product offe...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $132K *

Advance developer productivity by shaping cohesive strategies for key products. Author a roadmap that enhances workflows across public APIs, integrations, and infrastructure while communicating clearl...

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3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $130K *

Shape innovative testing solutions by collaborating with engineers to enhance the production and troubleshooting of RF hardware essential for aerospace applications. Drive efficiency through developme...

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5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$388K - $500K+*

Unlock potential by designing and enhancing analysis tools that drive experimentation workflows, ensuring strong reliability and performance across systems while collaborating with various teams to de...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$180K - $250K *

Drive innovative research and development in wireless communication technologies, overseeing project design, implementation, and testing. Collaborate with teams to deliver mission-critical solutions w...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$103K - $181K *

Innovate and maintain cutting-edge web applications using MEAN and .NET, collaborating with teams to deliver efficient solutions, while leveraging your skills in scripting and full-stack development f...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Empower the future of retail technology by architecting scalable solutions for partner integrations. Drive innovative systems that enhance operational workflows and mentor a collaborative engineering...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$155K - $165K *

Deliver specialized design and analysis services for Army enterprise architecture, enhancing logistics and installation management operations while supporting compliance with Federal and Army standard...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $180K *

Engineer high-performance compute platforms for AI workloads by driving architecture and design of PCIe subsystems, GPU integration, and Ethernet networking. Collaborate with teams to deliver cutting...

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

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.