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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$130K - $160K *

Take ownership of engineering leadership for a team focused on building secure, distributed systems in Go. Guide the development of proxy and control-plane platforms, translating product roadmaps into...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$168K - $210K *

Engage in shaping AI-enabled software architecture, translating business needs into secure, scalable solutions while mentoring teams and collaborating across functions on modern engineering and respon...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $160K *

Lead the charge in redefining product engineering workflows by integrating AI-driven development processes while ensuring human oversight, accountability, and a high-quality output that serves a milli...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

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

$130K - $160K *

Lead and inspire a diverse engineering team driving cutting-edge access governance solutions. Enhance user access reviews and compliance, while leveraging AI tools for improved efficiency and quality...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Play a key role in delivering impactful solutions by collaborating with product teams, driving architectural decisions, and enhancing shared services. Utilize your extensive experience to tackle compl...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $141K *

Transform the future of productivity services by developing solutions and supporting end users on Microsoft Power Platform and Microsoft 365 products, while fostering collaboration within the organiza...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$246K - $339K *

Drive a transformative strategy for a cohesive developer experience; manage cross-functional initiatives to enhance productivity, integrate AI into workflows, and optimize CI/CD systems across enginee...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to lead, mentor, and drive software projects ensuring safety and compliance in aerospace technology. Your leadership will guide engineers in delivering innovative solutions efficie...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$158K - $180K *

Play a key role in developing scalable, secure applications that enhance clinician and client experiences. Collaborate across teams to architect innovative solutions in the mental health space, shapin...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$272K - $431K *

Join a leading team to architect and develop next-gen Kubernetes platforms, enhancing cloud and on-prem environments with scalable, resilient solutions for AI and computational workloads across large...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform on-premises technology with your DevOps expertise. Lead the design, implementation, and lifecycle management of innovative solutions in a collaborative team, addressing complex deployment ch...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a pioneering team where you'll innovate software solutions for framing and structural analysis. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, set technical direction, and contribute to softwar...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$144K - $215K *

Drive cross-functional excellence by leading complex, enterprise-level programs, ensuring alignment with corporate goals while facilitating collaboration among diverse stakeholders for impactful outco...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in developing and optimizing a cutting-edge healthcare data platform, utilizing Elixir and Python to create scalable applications that drive innovation and enhance patient outcomes thr...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $125K *

Optimize control system projects by leading teams, managing tasks, and delivering solutions. Collaborate across departments to ensure project success and mentor staff for professional growth while sup...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of control systems by leading diverse projects and mentoring a talented team. Collaborate across sectors to enhance system designs and ensure successful project execution, maintaining...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $180K *

Lead the engineering organization for Enterprise Applications, championing solutions in Salesforce and DevOps while fostering a culture of innovation and excellence. Engage directly in architecture, c...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$129K - $186K *

Advance automation quality by designing reusable frameworks and mentoring teams in test practices. Collaborate with development and DevOps to enhance efficiency, observability, and software validation...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$132K - $193K *

Drive seamless payroll operations by managing configurations, integrations, and compliance in a dynamic environment. Collaborate across departments to deliver accurate payroll solutions that meet evol...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join as a Director of Software Engineering, leading modernization and strategic development across key product lines while fostering innovation in AI adoption and agile practices. Drive team performan...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$220K - $240K *

Lead the charge in optimizing healthcare operations using AI technology. Shape architectural decisions and collaborate with engineering teams to develop scalable backend services, improving member exp...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $185K *

Optimize our infrastructure and developer experience by shaping, building, and improving automation and tooling. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational excellence, ensuring fault-tolerance and...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $220K *

Lead the charge in defining AI platform patterns and providing technical direction across multiple teams while actively contributing production code and solving complex problems in a collaborative set...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $200K *

Join a dynamic team as a Principal AI Engineer, leading software design and AI integration. You'll mentor developers and drive innovative, scalable solutions that enhance efficiency using AI tools and...

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5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate your skills in software and integration to drive impactful solutions across data engineering, AI functionality, application development, and DevOps, ensuring quality and innovation in every pr...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   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.