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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$115K - $130K *

Advance internal efficiency as a Software Engineer, collaborating with cross-functional teams to automate workflows, develop AI-driven tools, and maintain CI/CD pipelines, ensuring high-quality softwa...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $190K *

Drive innovative software solutions as you architect, build, and mentor in a dynamic environment, ensuring high throughput for enterprise-level services. Own platform stability and elevate engineering...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Lead, mentor, and contribute to engineering excellence while managing a team of engineers. Spearhead complex software projects across diverse tech stacks and drive technical solutions that deliver val...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $140K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team where you'll design, develop, and maintain software solutions. Collaborate across functions and lead with your expertise while mentoring peers in a supportive, inn...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $260K *

Oversee the design and evolution of large-scale systems, providing technical leadership, evaluating architectures, and creating actionable roadmaps to enhance system reliability and scalability across...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$220K - $230K *

Join a team that's transforming education through innovative cloud-native platforms. As a Principal Engineer, you'll lead cross-functional initiatives, influence technical strategy, and mentor teams t...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$120K - $150K *

Develop high-performance web and mobile platforms by overseeing architecture and technical strategies for cutting-edge ad-tech solutions, focusing on server optimization and seamless data integration...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Engage in transforming healthcare by designing scalable systems for real-time prescription decision-making. Collaborate with teams to enhance platform reliability and deliver accessible treatment opti...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$105K - $155K *

Unlock potential by joining the Cloud Forensics team to develop software that enhances digital investigations. Utilize reverse engineering and innovative techniques to recover critical internet data f...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$171K - $300K *

Shape the future of enterprise solutions by owning technical execution of AI integrations, collaborating closely with project teams to deliver seamless, secure, and scalable implementations that enhan...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$260K - $300K *

Advance your engineering expertise by leading strategic product expansion, building robust systems across full-stack technologies, and empowering teams to leverage AI workflows for faster and high-qua...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$230K - $265K *

Elevate engineering productivity by optimizing workflows, driving strategic initiatives, and implementing metrics that enhance delivery speed and quality. Collaborate cross-functionally, fostering an...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead a cross-functional team of engineers to deliver high-quality products. You will be hands-on in development, mentor engineers, and champion AI technologies, ensuring systems are scalable, secure...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Transform governance by engineering automated, measurable release processes. This role involves designing a maturity-based release framework, embedding controls in CI/CD pipelines, and scaling automat...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Join a team that's passionate about developing cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions. As a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer, you will create robust software, drive projects across the stack, and men...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Transform your career by leading a dynamic engineering team. Drive technical excellence, enhance developer experience, and inspire a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement while deliverin...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$240K - $290K *

Join us to lead our infrastructure platform team, enabling rapid feature deployment and establishing SRE practices for operational excellence, driving engineering quality and team development in a col...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $180K *

The Principal Software Engineer at Vanta will lead strategic technical initiatives and set the tone for engineering excellence within the Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) product team. This role...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in developing and supporting robust cloud services that enhance product performance and customer experience, engaging in the full development lifecycle and collaborating across teams t...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$134K - $230K *

Empower innovation by leading architectural design and development for scalable, data-driven solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance engineering practices and produce high-qualit...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$219K - $298K *

Empower our engineering team as a Principal Data Engineer, guiding design and implementation of high-performance database operations while mentoring a focused squad to enhance system performance and d...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $115K *

Champion customer success by leading implementation teams, driving excellence in onboarding, and fostering a culture of transparency and accountability. Your leadership will ensure smooth transitions...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Join a team that's transforming software engineering by leading product-focused teams to deliver impactful solutions, fostering innovation and collaboration across development technologies to meet evo...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$137K - $244K *

Elevate production environments by serving as the key technical liaison for product teams. Optimize containerization processes and collaborate closely with platform teams to ensure seamless integratio...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$176K - $237K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of customer experience by designing robust backend systems for Temporal Cloud. Lead critical projects, enhance reliability, and mentor fellow engineers, driving t...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 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.