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 *

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...

US-AnywhereRemote

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...

US-AnywhereRemote

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...

US-AnywhereRemote

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...

US-AnywhereRemote

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...

US-AnywhereRemote

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...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $120K *

Drive innovative partnerships across AI and research sectors, leading collaboration from inception to execution. Ensure meaningful integrations while connecting technical and business strategy to crea...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$141K - $184K *

Champion a team driving platform engineering excellence, ensuring robust AI-native practices and efficient delivery. You'll manage projects, coach engineers, and elevate architectural standards to emp...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$148K - $260K *

Join our innovative team to develop impactful software solutions, bridging product design and engineering. You'll enhance user experiences while leveraging emerging AI technologies to deliver high-qua...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$119K - $195K *

Create a transformative SaaS platform that enhances collaboration and knowledge sharing across teams, driving digital transformation through intelligent workflows and personalized user experiences. Sh...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$109K - $137K *

Empower cross-functional teams by leading strategic technical programs that drive organizational success. As a Senior Technical Program Manager, you'll shape execution strategies, enhance delivery pro...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $163K *

Develop and deliver scalable microservices architectures using AI techniques, Kubernetes, and Golang, while collaborating closely with teams to enhance network management solutions for diverse custome...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Advance backend solutions by building and scaling a robust Laravel platform for a fast-paced gaming startup, enhancing services that impact millions of users...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$81K - $105K *

Unlock potential by shaping the future of ArcGIS through automated testing. Collaborate with engineers to enhance software quality, design robust test frameworks, and deliver reliable solutions to use...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $195K *

Pioneer in CPU firmware development, integrating BIOS and boot software for system initialization. Collaborate with engineering teams to validate new hardware and enhance product performance through i...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $130K *

Lead the design and delivery of high-quality, scalable software solutions by mentoring developers, driving code quality, and optimizing performance across modern frontend and backend frameworks...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$176K - $230K *

Join a dynamic team to design and optimize scalable backend storage solutions on AWS. Your expertise will enhance system performance, data integrity, and reliability, impacting mission-critical applic...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$139K - $250K *

Transform engineering projects by leading complex initiatives across teams, ensuring integration of digital engineering practices. Leverage your expertise for strategic alignment and project performan...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Champion the design and development of robust software solutions, focusing on scalability and performance while fostering collaboration and code quality within a dynamic engineering team...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of energy by providing expertise in EMT modeling and power system studies. Collaborate with leadership to develop systems, mentor engineers, and deliver innovativ...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $188K *

Engineer and build scalable enterprise applications and cloud-native solutions in Microsoft Azure, leveraging modern engineering practices and DevSecOps principles to enhance application performance a...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Unlock potential by leading engineering initiatives that deliver high-value, customer-facing products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive key projects and ensure code quality in a fast-p...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $143K *

Drive the implementation of advanced prenatal testing solutions, providing expert training and support to customers. Contribute to product development and ensure technical excellence while collaborati...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$178K - $228K *

Lead the strategy and operations of Developer Environments, enhancing engineer productivity and system reliability while mentoring a high-performing team. Collaborate across engineering to implement s...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $275K *

Lead and mentor a team to create high-performance developer environments, enhancing productivity. Shape the technical vision, drive strategic projects, and innovate systems for seamless developer expe...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.