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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$120K - $150K *

Partner with us to drive complex program delivery across global teams. Lead cross-functional collaborations, manage stakeholder relationships, and ensure continuous improvement in engineering excellen...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $120K *

Engineer robust full-stack solutions that process vast data volumes. Collaborate across teams, design and implement innovative features, and ensure high code quality in a dynamic environment serving c...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Lead and innovate in generative modeling and CAD systems, driving technical excellence within a high-performing engineering team while coordinating closely across teams to enhance platform coherence a...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

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

$200K - $232K *

Shape the future of learning through ownership of our innovative learner platform. Drive engagement and retention using AI to enhance the educational journey of diverse learners while collaborating cl...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$143K - $286K *

Lead and innovate in platform engineering, driving scalable AI solutions and mentoring teams for technical excellence across diverse projects, ensuring high availability and fault tolerance for millio...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Empower your career by leading security engineering initiatives, developing scalable solutions, and optimizing detection capabilities across multiple domains. Drive impactful changes in a collaborativ...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$167K - $209K *

Develop and optimize software systems by leading a talented team of engineers, managing projects, and fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence to achieve company objectives and...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

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

$120K - $150K *

Drive the growth and direction of cross-functional engineering teams, guiding talent to achieve ambitious goals while ensuring robust data architecture and infrastructure, all in a collaborative, incl...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Deliver innovative solutions as a Software Engineer III, bridging management and technical teams. Engage in complex problem solving, API integrations, and mentor junior developers while enhancing mort...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $180K *

Lead high-performing platform engineering teams to deliver scalable, secure infrastructure while overseeing technical direction and driving initiatives that enhance developer productivity and operatio...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Inspire growth by leading high-performing platform engineering teams to enhance infrastructure reliability, security, and scalability. Drive impactful initiatives that empower product teams to deliver...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Empower our engineering team by architecting and optimizing AWS cloud infrastructure. Lead automation, security, and reliability practices while shaping scalable solutions to meet organizational growt...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$134K - $230K *

Lead the architectural vision and AI innovation for next-gen claims automation, focusing on solution design and cross-domain integration. Act as a trusted advisor while mentoring teams to align with e...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Champion innovative distributed systems that enhance research and trading workflows. Drive core services, cloud platforms, and orchestration, enabling robust and scalable solutions across diverse envi...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$166K - $230K *

Shape the future of lending by designing scalable backend systems that enhance origination workflows and improve partner onboarding. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and ope...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$190K - $249K *

Accelerate progress at enterprise accounts by leveraging deep product expertise to solve complex business challenges, ensuring customer satisfaction, and boosting sales through strong executive engage...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$179K - $232K *

Deliver innovative solutions by optimizing developer infrastructures, enhancing integration of hybrid tools, and streamlining workflows for improved productivity across diverse engineering teams and p...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$147K - $215K *

Transform your career by leading technical innovations in software architecture. Collaborate with diverse teams to build scalable, resilient cloud solutions for the construction sector, ensuring perfo...

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Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $149K *

Lead a team in designing innovative cloud-native data solutions, enhancing legacy systems through API integrations and modern data pipelines, while fostering technical growth and driving efficiency in...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Champion the execution of DeltaV automation in biopharma manufacturing. Leverage your expertise to troubleshoot issues, mentor junior engineers, and ensure compliance during C&Q activities, making imp...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $160K *

Lead the charge in integrating critical systems by managing teams, optimizing throughput, and driving technical design. Collaborate across departments to elevate integration processes and establish st...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Collaborate in designing and optimizing key build systems for a robust cloud-based pipeline. Drive improvements in package management and streamline processes, ensuring a reliable and efficient infras...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $220K *

Shape the future of cutting-edge AI solutions as a pivotal engineer, collaborating in a dynamic team to develop systems enhancing compliance and security for government and commercial sectors, while e...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K - $228K *

Lead the design, development, and implementation of complex software solutions, ensuring high-quality code through oversight of design, testing, and stakeholder collaboration while mentoring junior en...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$190K - $280K *

Help us shape the future of AI-Native engineering by designing innovative backend services for international markets while enhancing workflows that leverage AI to accelerate product delivery and impro...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.