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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$195K - $270K *

Lead the architectural strategy and development of Upstart's pricing platform, influencing revenue streams and enhancing product strategies across various financial services and machine learning initi...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive project success by leading diverse teams, ensuring safe practices, and enhancing collaboration among stakeholders, while implementing key processes to improve project outcomes and foster strong...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$126K - $176K *

Join a team that's passionate about project success and safety, leading high-stakes data center projects by coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, solving issues proactively, and driving business...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$154K - $260K *

Partner with us to drive innovation within our IAM platform, influencing the authentication and authorization strategies for millions of users while mentoring a talented team across a scalable tech st...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$142K - $184K *

Unlock potential by leading innovation in IAM security, driving technical strategy across frontend and backend systems while mentoring peers and building scalable, resilient solutions that impact mill...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$192K - $251K *

Lead the charge in delivering high-quality design technology solutions that empower product builders across multiple domains, fostering AI-driven innovation and inclusive practices while mentoring a m...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in shaping innovative public safety solutions by defining strategic visions and driving modernization while collaborating across teams to deliver impactful software solutions that enha...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to lead product strategy and modernization for critical public safety systems, driving impactful changes and guiding cross-functional collaboration to optimize user experience and...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Grow your career by owning the ML platform, managing engineering best practices, and integrating systems across teams. Lead a proactive team, driving quality and reliability, while ensuring models del...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $150K *

Innovate modern web-based solutions as a Senior Software Engineer. Contribute to Flex platform enhancements, leveraging AI tools and full-stack development to ensure workplace safety and compliance wi...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Innovate in a dynamic, remote team environment by developing software solutions in Aerospace & Defense. Leverage your coding expertise to drive projects, collaborating with engineers to meet customer...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$147K - $199K *

Champion the development of innovative, scalable backend systems that enhance user experience and operational efficiency. Lead engineering practices driving technical excellence while mentoring teams...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $228K *

Drive your career forward as a principal architect leading the design and delivery of complex multi-domain systems in cloud, data, and AI. Collaborate with leadership, mentor engineers, and own vital...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$87K - $135K *

Drive the charge in delivering professional civil engineering solutions for public works and utility projects. Oversee design, project management, and compliance, while ensuring safety and operational...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$138K - $208K *

Innovate as a technical authority in AI architecture, empowering partners to confidently leverage Workday's platform for enterprise solutions. Lead collaboration across technical teams, ensuring they...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$124K - $238K *

Join a team that's driving innovation through systems engineering as you design, integrate, and validate software systems, ensuring alignment with overarching objectives while collaborating closely wi...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Empower customer success by delivering platform services across defense, aerospace, and commercial sectors through Python automation, database management, and API integration within secure environment...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$210K - $265K *

Transform engineering excellence by redefining AI paradigms, driving innovation, and shaping technical strategies to elevate performance across teams while enhancing the educational experience for stu...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$188K - $265K *

Elevate your career by leading AI adoption across teams, translating real user needs into impactful platform capabilities, and driving cross-functional strategic initiatives to enhance company-wide wo...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$174K - $305K *

Lead the advancement of autonomous construction systems, driving architectural decisions and strategic implementation across localization, planning, and safeguarding to ensure innovative, effective de...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of AI in healthcare by designing robust, scalable ML infrastructure, guiding engineering teams in product innovation, and establishing technical standards while mentoring future leade...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Manage and lead complex technical programs across cross-functional teams, ensuring high-quality delivery against business objectives while fostering collaboration and mentorship, with a global impact...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead cross-functional AI initiatives by managing the AI roadmap, collaborating with teams to evaluate technologies, troubleshoot systems, and ensure data integrity while driving project delivery in an...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $160K *

Transform federal healthcare program delivery and team performance through strategic management and oversight of installation, outfitting, and transition projects, ensuring client satisfaction and ope...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $250K *

Optimize testing strategies for cutting-edge data center chips, ensuring manufacturability and reliability for remote edge deployment. Lead DFT architecture and collaborate cross-functionally to enhan...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 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.