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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$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...

US-AnywhereRemote

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

$166K - $230K *

Champion cutting-edge, scalable systems to drive financial automation and data integrity across Upstart's operations, ensuring the reliability and performance of critical financial workflows and pavin...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$228K - $298K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of secure cloud solutions for the U.S. Intelligence Community. Lead product vision and strategy, providing modern collaboration tools in highly restricted environ...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$214K - $309K *

Engineer secure, scalable infrastructure to enhance productivity and security. Collaborate with cross-functional teams on Zero Trust principles. Optimize developer tools, drive efficiency, and reduce...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate security by engineering cloud infrastructures with a focus on Azure and AWS. Design and implement security architectures, automate operations, and lead technical discussions, ensuring complian...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$206K - $258K *

Transform your engineering journey by designing scalable systems. Lead major code decisions, mentor peers, and elevate technical excellence in a collaborative team focused on continuous improvement an...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$177K - $257K *

Advance internal AI platforms, enabling efficient engineering workflows for scalable AI agents. Collaborate with teams to build and enhance tools that increase productivity and reduce toil across the...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Tackle comprehensive cybersecurity challenges by leading security measures for cloud environments and ensuring compliance with essential risk management frameworks to protect critical data and systems...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$142K - $178K *

Develop innovative full-stack solutions to enhance geospatial data access. Collaborate with diverse teams to create scalable applications and architecture, ensuring robust performance and quality in m...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $260K *

Deliver exceptional data architecture as a Principal Data Engineer, driving AI-first strategies and standards to enhance insights and data governance, while mentoring engineers and influencing cross-f...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $230K *

Shape the future of programmatic advertising by leading technical design of APIs and agent interfaces. You’ll drive architectural decisions for autonomous AI agents, mentor engineers, and create innov...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$153K - $211K *

Lead a dynamic engineering team driving innovation in a platform for self-care businesses. Foster a culture of excellence, ensuring timely delivery of high-impact projects while managing team growth a...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $250K *

Join a team that drives innovation and transformation in software engineering, leading high-performing teams to implement cutting-edge AI strategies across healthcare solutions while modernizing techn...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $150K *

Shape the future of technology programs by leading enterprise-scale initiatives that connect technical and business objectives. Drive project success with strategic vision, cross-functional teamwork...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $235K *

Transform AI integration products by building robust systems and APIs that enhance user experience, leveraging advanced technologies for efficient, scalable enterprise solutions. Drive innovation in a...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$116K - $148K *

Engage deeply with enterprise clients as their strategic technical advisor, driving the successful implementation and optimization of innovative hiring solutions. Leverage your expertise to analyze pe...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$117K - $195K *

Optimize embedded software solutions for flight systems, ensuring high reliability and performance through streamlined processes and expert collaboration in real-time environments...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$78K - $156K *

Innovate solutions as a Software Engineer, contributing to a cutting-edge SaaS platform that processes billions of messages daily. Work with a modern tech stack to improve global health outcomes for d...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $160K *

Take ownership of critical engineering projects, driving innovation in healthcare AI. Collaborate across teams to build and maintain complex systems that enhance patient care through advanced automati...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $252K *

Champion innovation in cloud databases by leading the development of self-service tools. This senior role drives collaboration between platform engineering and database teams, ensuring reliability and...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $170K *

Explore the boundaries of technology by developing systems that enhance decision-making for complex communications networks. Collaborate in a dynamic team to design, build, and operate innovative simu...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$199K - $210K *

Join a dynamic team striving to innovate inventory management through advanced platforms. Collaborate across disciplines to build scalable solutions that enhance grocery logistics and empower real-tim...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform healthcare by engineering seamless data integrations between complex EHR systems and our innovative platform. Empower clinicians with actionable insights to enhance patient care and outcomes...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$208K - $260K *

Join a team that's transforming AI initiatives. Lead the architectural design and development of a centralized AI platform, driving technical vision and collaboration across teams to build scalable, s...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.