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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$110K - $130K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deploy scalable full-stack Java applications, ensuring high performance and security while mentoring junior developers and optimizing us...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $165K *

Play a key role in developing high-performance systems as part of our dynamic team. Collaborate with top engineers to tackle complex challenges, drive innovation, and optimize solutions within a flexi...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$125K - $350K *

Transform your career by leading electrical design for critical infrastructure, collaborating across disciplines, and mentoring a talented team. Drive innovative solutions in data centers while ensuri...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $190K *

Shape innovative software solutions by leading development projects, enhancing application performance, and providing vital support in a collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement and...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Manage execution of key cross-team programs to ensure timely delivery while enhancing transparency, risk mitigation, and communication across engineering, product, and design teams, driving organizati...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$283K - $354K *

Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team to enhance platform capabilities, driving accountability and owner-ship in delivering reliable and effective engineering solutions across the organizati...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $240K *

Engage in building innovative software solutions that enhance private markets investing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver quality projects, driving progress through effective communi...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$163K - $224K *

Lead a talented engineering team to build and optimize key components of our core product, ensuring high quality and timely delivery while fostering a collaborative culture. Drive innovations in offli...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $265K *

Empower innovation by translating security and compliance into executable AI controls. Establish operational patterns and metrics to ensure AI systems are effective, safe, and aligned with industry st...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $160K *

Join a team that's building scalable data solutions on GCP to modernize healthcare analytics. Drive innovation in data ingestion, automation, and semantic layers that empowers enterprise-wide reportin...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $125K *

Lead the charge in enhancing and optimizing the DocuSign CLM platform, ensuring robust application performance and error resolution while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet business pro...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $175K *

Architect secure, scalable cloud solutions on Google Cloud Platform for federal workloads. Leverage expertise in compliance, DevSecOps, Kubernetes, and Infrastructure as Code to innovate enterprise en...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team and elevate engineering excellence by leading a group of skilled engineers, fostering growth, delivering high-quality solutions, and leveraging AI tools. This hands-on role blends...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Design and evolve robust platform infrastructure, enabling cross-team collaboration and impactful solutions. Drive complex projects, ensuring scalability and data integrity in a high-ownership environ...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Lead the charge in engineering excellence by driving quality, scalability, and hands-on technical leadership for a proficient 30-person team dedicated to transformative financial systems...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $195K *

Engineer and maintain low-level CPU firmware software across products, from development to deployment. Collaborate with hardware teams and vendors to validate new CPUs while tracking advancements in B...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$165K - $215K *

Design and establish frontend architecture for diverse applications, enabling seamless integration and professional branding across multiple tenants while setting high standards for accessibility and...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$184K - $289K *

Lead high-impact incident response in complex cloud environments, coordinating major security incidents. Manage a team, drive improvements, and implement AI tools for effective investigations while en...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $150K *

Drive innovation and efficiency as you design and develop impactful software solutions, leveraging cutting-edge technologies while collaborating with diverse teams to enhance user experience and meet...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$156K - $215K *

Champion technical resolution of complex customer incidents involving Windows EDR. Leverage systems engineering expertise and communication skills to diagnose failures and drive effective solutions in...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $200K *

Champion parts engineering and reliability assurance for space missions. Lead selection, qualification, and reliability analysis of components, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure miss...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $175K *

Partner with us to design, manage, and enhance the RSA Archer eGRC solutions. This role involves collaboration with stakeholders, effective project management, and driving continuous improvements in r...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$436K - $500K+*

Pioneer innovative member experiences while leading a dynamic team in developing low-latency, high-throughput asset personalization systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user eng...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$170K - $240K *

Drive engineering excellence and operational performance across enterprise-level functions by leading strategic initiatives, optimizing processes, and influencing cross-functional planning as a senior...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join us to design and maintain state-of-the-art SCADA systems for renewable energy and data centers. Enhance operational efficiency through technical expertise and problem-solving in a dynamic setting...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.