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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$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...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $180K *

Join a high-performance engineering team to tackle complex architectural challenges, drive technical strategies, and shape AI capabilities for scalable platforms serving billions of messages in real-t...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $130K *

Transform security processes by automating system evaluations, management, and compliance in a dynamic DevOps environment. Collaborate to enhance system capabilities for streamlined approvals and comp...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $160K *

Lead the charge in shaping scalable B2B product offerings that enhance client value and optimize customer experiences, while navigating complexity across multiple stakeholders and engineering teams to...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$157K - $184K *

Unlock potential by designing and building impactful backend services and APIs within a fast-paced, product-driven environment, collaborating across teams to deliver quality customer-facing solutions...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $185K *

Champion the development of scalable data pipelines by managing a dedicated team of engineers. Oversee daily operations, implement best practices, and foster a culture of collaboration while ensuring...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$153K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to lead impactful programs, driving cross-functional alignment and delivering secure software solutions. Leverage your expertise in fast-paced engineering environments to turn stra...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $120K *

Unlock potential by designing and supporting secure CI/CD pipelines across multi-cloud environments, collaborating with teams to deliver efficient software solutions and ensuring alignment with missio...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$142K - $178K *

Champion comprehensive validation strategies to enhance system quality, ensuring reliability and performance across complex systems. Leverage technical leadership to mentor teams and improve testing p...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Help us shape the future of customer engagement by building innovative internal tools that empower our go-to-market teams and enhance user experiences through technology-driven solutions...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Contribute to the design and development of cutting-edge electronic hardware and software, ensuring top quality and timely delivery while collaborating with a dynamic team of engineers in a fully remo...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $140K *

Pioneer the enhancement of cloud-based systems as a Senior DevOps Engineer. Collaborate with teams to ensure high availability, optimize performance, and drive automation across infrastructure workflo...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Drive the scalability and security of our cloud infrastructure while optimizing deployment processes to ensure high-quality software delivery. Collaborate with global teams to enhance system performan...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Champion the evolution of a robust platform enabling customers to quantify product impact. Engage in full stack development using Java and React, driving architectural excellence and system reliabilit...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Develop, design, and deliver robust integrations that enhance data insights, bridging content performance with sales outcomes through innovative solutions using AWS, C#, and Go while collaborating wit...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Shape integration solutions by designing and maintaining SAP Process Orchestration tools to enhance enterprise-wide business processes. Collaborate with teams to ensure data flow, performance, and com...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Transform data processes with your expertise in cloud data pipelines, bridging OT/IT systems, and driving efficiency in manufacturing environments. Leverage your advanced SQL and Python skills to enha...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$123K - $173K *

Advance our data governance and platform capabilities. Lead a cross-functional team in transforming data into actionable insights for product innovation, ensuring compliance and quality within our evo...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$136K - $160K *

Reimagine the future of project workflows by partnering with architecture and engineering firms to drive AI-powered business transformations, enhancing decision-making and operational efficiency throu...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $180K *

Engineer innovative data platforms using Azure, Databricks, and Snowflake. Lead the design and development of secure solutions, empowering AI-driven analytics and best practices for data governance in...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Elevate your career by designing and coordinating protective relay systems. Leverage your 12+ years of experience in utility substations to craft innovative solutions, collaborate on projects, and eng...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$180K - $230K *

Drive the development of innovative worker deployment solutions, enhancing the scalability and management of Temporal workers across diverse compute environments. Collaborate with teams to ensure seam...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead the integration of cutting-edge Common Control Systems into maritime unmanned operations, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team on innovative solutions for complex challenges in a dynamic e...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$91K - $199K *

Unlock potential by leading complex, cross-functional programs in autonomy development, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives in agriculture and construction sectors. Drive innovation and opera...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.