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 - $185K *

Lead the charge in enhancing Developer Experience by shaping and executing cohesive product strategy across a diverse portfolio to boost developer productivity and satisfaction through innovation in A...

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3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Lead multi-year environmental remediation projects, managing client relationships and ensuring quality while mentoring teams and supporting business development across the Western U.S...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$141K - $234K *

Champion innovative solutions by driving full-stack engineering excellence, architecting scalable systems, and mentoring teams to elevate technical quality and performance in modern data and AI platfo...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Champion the technical direction and lead complex projects as a Senior Software Engineer, mentoring a talented team while delivering high-impact products and infrastructure to scale our fast-growing b...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Join a team that's building innovative software solutions to streamline vendor security, enhance monetization processes, and drive customer engagement through impactful technology initiatives across m...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$170K - $190K *

Shape the future of renewable energy by leading product strategy and execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop AI-driven tools that streamline operations, enhance customer experien...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $130K *

Champion the implementation of dynamic Salesforce solutions by leading technical deliveries, mentoring junior developers, and ensuring effective deployment and release management in alignment with cli...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Explore the intersection of AI and productivity by leading internal training, establishing best practices, and driving tool adoption. You'll enable teams to leverage AI tools effectively, ensuring smo...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$132K - $238K *

Unlock potential by managing complex PLM systems, integrating BOMs, and driving engineering change initiatives across cross-functional teams to enhance product lifecycle management and data accuracy f...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $130K *

Accelerate your career by designing and maintaining scalable backend services while collaborating cross-functionally. Enjoy a meaningful role in building reliable systems that enhance customer experie...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$229K - $241K *

Pioneer the future of search by leading a high-impact engineering team. Drive strategic initiatives in Single and Cross-Retailer Search, utilizing ML to innovate relevance and ranking that enhance use...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Join a team that's shaping the future by building cutting-edge AI products and features. You'll drive innovation, work with modern technologies, and refine user experiences, while collaborating closel...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $145K *

Grow your career with strategic leadership in technology product management. Drive innovation, mentor talent, and ensure alignment with organizational goals while managing complex product initiatives...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$275K *

Join a dynamic engineering leadership team to drive scalable delivery, enhance operational models, and elevate product quality across an expanding SaaS platform while leveraging AI development workflo...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$152K - $172K *

Lead the implementation and optimization of enterprise PMIS for large-scale capital projects, serving as a key liaison among stakeholders to enhance project controls, financial tracking, and operation...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate software solutions by leading the development of high-quality, scalable systems. Collaborate across teams to enhance functionality and performance, while mentoring junior engineers and managin...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team focused on advancing pediatric healthcare through comprehensive QA processes for web and mobile applications. Collaborate extensively with stakeholders to ensure quality releases a...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$163K - $257K *

Champion innovation by owning full-stack features, addressing production challenges, enhancing core platform capabilities, and mentoring engineers while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$232K - $368K *

Lead the development of innovative manufacturing models, ensuring alignment between design intent and production realities. Employ AI strategies to optimize workflows and enhance product yield, drivin...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $110K *

Lead the charge in product development by collaborating with teams, defining features, and enhancing user experiences. Drive Agile processes and communicate effectively to ensure timely delivery of hi...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

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

$184K - $356K *

Empower the future of automotive technology by developing cutting-edge NvSci software that enhances cross-platform functionality, streamlines system architecture, and ensures compliance with safety st...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $230K *

Join a team that's redefining technical sales in cybersecurity by supporting enterprise clients through complex pre-sales processes and building tailored workflows to enhance software security solutio...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Elevate software development through hands-on leadership, driving integration and user-focused delivery while growing a high-performing engineering team focused on mobile solutions in challenging envi...

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3 weeks ago

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

$118K - $219K *

Lead a global SRE team in designing secure, cloud-native architectures, enhancing collaboration and performance. Drive automation and mentor team members while integrating advanced security practices...

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Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Join a forward-thinking team to design and develop innovative AI applications, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to enhance client solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure performance, sc...

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Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.