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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$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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  •   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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2 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...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$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

$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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3 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

$120K - $150K *

Lead the development of scalable AWS infrastructure, ensuring security, efficiency, and collaboration across engineering teams while driving cloud technology adoption and operational excellence in a r...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Champion scalable backend solutions while driving innovation in banking operations. As a senior engineer, design impactful features that prioritize data integrity in high-volume environments, ensuring...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$175K - $190K *

Elevate your career by leading a transformative data and AI initiative. Drive innovation, manage a skilled team, and architect scalable solutions that enhance efficiency and product excellence within...

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3 weeks ago

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

$250K - $300K *

Architect multi-petabyte storage solutions for AI workloads, optimize performance, and drive cost efficiencies while implementing Kubernetes-native operators for scalable, automated data management at...

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5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Engage as a Level 2 Engineer focusing on complex data integration and automated document generation, ensuring system flow integrity while delivering effective solutions through collaboration and metic...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$260K - $365K *

Shape company-wide performance improvements by leading programs that enhance user experience, reliability, and software quality across teams. Drive cross-functional collaboration to ensure sustained...

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $220K *

Elevate your career by spearheading AI product engineering and development. Collaborate cross-functionally, drive innovation, and make a significant impact through advanced AI solutions and leadership...

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1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Support cross-functional teams in leading VA health informatics modernization programs. Drive strategic initiatives, manage resources, and ensure quality deliverables to enhance federal healthcare sys...

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3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Engage with enterprise customers to shape product priorities, bridge sales and engineering teams, and drive product success. Lead the communication loop, prioritize customer needs, and implement high...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$195K - $270K *

Lead and inspire a dynamic engineering team focused on scaling an innovative credit product, enhancing customer experiences while establishing strong execution frameworks and cross-functional partners...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $190K *

Explore a pivotal leadership role guiding AI integration across products, defining architectural standards, and influencing engineering teams while mentoring future talent to innovate at scale and enh...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$240K - $330K *

Shape the future of autonomous driving by leading ML initiatives that enhance vehicle behavior and safety in complex traffic scenarios, working alongside top engineers in a dynamic and fast-growing en...

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$96K - $157K *

Grow your career with a pivotal role that bridges product vision and engineering execution, translating strategic intents into clear user stories for global scrum teams and ensuring alignment in a fas...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $130K *

Bring your expertise to elevate platform operations by designing, building, and maintaining automation and deployment frameworks. Collaborate with teams to optimize CI/CD pipelines and manage complex...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Join a team that's redefining healthcare technology. Partner with engineers to design scalable systems, mentor talent, and integrate innovative AI solutions, impacting lives through seamless care coor...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $250K *

Lead the charge in managing a high-performing engineering team to develop scalable solutions for financial data integration, ensuring efficient processes and quality results using cutting-edge technol...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Lead business development initiatives for high-impact advisory projects in the energy sector. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to drive quality and customer value while expanding market presence...

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $120K *

Optimize veteran healthcare by integrating technology and systems to enhance operational efficiency. Collaborate across teams, manage federal projects, and drive performance improvements with a focus...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Innovate core infrastructure and systems for agent-native applications, ensuring high availability and performance while enabling a culture of developer efficiency and confidence in delivery...

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3 weeks 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.