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 *

Drive product vision and growth at the intersection of AI and science. Leverage strategic and technical expertise to define, prioritize, and enhance cutting-edge product capabilities while collaborati...

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Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$125K - $157K *

Lead the transformation of R&D through digital innovation, managing product roadmaps, coordinating diverse teams, and ensuring user-centric software solutions deliver real business value and foster sc...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Take ownership of the financial systems architecture, ensuring seamless integration and operational excellence across Procure to Pay and FP&A processes, while leading the implementation of foundationa...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$152K - $228K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing intelligent agentic workflows to enhance business processes, partnering with stakeholders to create practical automation solutions that drive productivity...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion innovation by leading the development of AI-driven financial audit solutions, collaborating closely with engineering and clients to enhance efficiency and quality in audit processes across th...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$217K - $242K *

Engage engineering talent to drive scalable, AI-powered solutions within a complex cloud ecosystem. Lead a large team, partner with cross-functional stakeholders, and establish a strategic vision that...

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$211K - $234K *

Empower teams by leading a large engineering organization focused on innovative software solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to align engineering strategy with business goals and dri...

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join our dynamic marketing team to drive impactful go-to-market strategies for engineering simulation software. Leverage your technical background to craft compelling messaging and content that resona...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$195K - $257K *

Join a team that's enhancing blockchain infrastructure to enable scalable microservices and APIs. Collaborate across teams to drive innovation in payment systems and blockchain technology while ensuri...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Collaborate with diverse teams to drive procurement systems support and enhancements. As a Lead Business Analyst, you will manage complex projects while liaising with stakeholders to ensure effective...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$170K - $195K *

Transform workforce identity and access management by leading engineering efforts, ensuring secure and efficient operations while driving strategic initiatives that enhance user experience and operati...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Drive technical leadership across teams while remaining hands-on in coding. Influence architectural strategies for critical systems, mitigating risks and enhancing engineering efficiency through mento...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Partner with us to enhance the partner transacting experience by leading process design, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives that drive efficiency, accountability, and satisfaction acro...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Elevate the standard of quality in software engineering by owning AI-generated code validation and building critical test infrastructures. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure fast, reliable relea...

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K *

Elevate data leadership by overseeing complex data initiatives, fostering client relationships, and providing hands-on expertise in SQL and integration strategies within Higher Education transformatio...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

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

$178K - $241K *

Lead the charge in advancing technologies for autonomy and unmanned systems. Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to create innovative solutions, define technical roadmaps, and ensure seamless...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Empower projects through expert management and strategic coordination. Drive success by planning, monitoring, and executing initiatives on time and within budget while collaborating cross-functionally...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$105K - $165K *

Empower innovation by designing and implementing high-performance software solutions. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, scalable services using modern technologies in...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $195K *

Advance your engineering career by developing high-performance PCIe software solutions that enhance communication reliability and bandwidth between hardware components in leading-edge networking syste...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$140K - $210K *

Join a dynamic EOS team to deliver high-quality software solutions for data center networks, driving innovation in Linux-based systems while collaborating with engineers and support teams to enhance p...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $193K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of healthcare technology. As a Backend Tech Lead, you'll drive backend platform design, deliver scalable software solutions, and mentor engineers while ensuring h...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that is shaping the future of data-driven insight in education. As a technical leader, you'll design and scale data systems that power internal strategies and enhance partnerships, ensurin...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$111K - $150K *

Optimize software applications by collaborating with teams to enhance product performance, resolve issues, and innovate solutions. Engage in all facets of the development lifecycle while mentoring dev...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in delivering groundbreaking AI-driven security initiatives, managing complex programs across teams. Drive operationalization while ensuring risk management and stakeholder alignment w...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $178K *

Lead the design and management of AWS cloud infrastructure, driving complex projects while mentoring engineers to achieve successful outcomes and ensure quality, security, and compliance across teams...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 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.