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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$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

$133K - $173K *

Lead the charge in managing cross-functional software teams, driving innovation and performance across multiple domains while optimizing the software development life cycle for enhanced product delive...

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1 month ago

  •   11 - 15 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

$130K - $204K *

Lead complex cloud migrations for major customers, guiding strategy, execution, and governance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful outcomes and technical adoption...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing system reliability and performance. As part of our engineering group, you'll oversee large-scale platform initiatives, manage incident responses, and innovate...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Advance cloud infrastructure and DevOps practices by designing and automating enterprise-scale environments, enhancing CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring seamless application performance. Collaborate with...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $240K *

Shape the future of software development by leading the design and implementation of scalable IT solutions while driving architectural decisions and mentoring junior engineers within a collaborative e...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$220K - $270K *

Build and manage scalable data infrastructure that powers data-driven products and decision-making. Lead a high-impact team to ensure data governance, quality, security, and performance aligns with bu...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in shaping scalable B2B product offerings that enhance client value and optimize customer experiences, while navigating complexity across multiple stakeholders and engineering teams to...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Join our team to elevate our platform through full stack development, from creating microservices to enhancing APIs and UI. You'll play a key role in software delivery, driving innovation for customer...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$153K - $180K *

Shape the future of security management by overseeing cross-functional programs, enhancing visibility, and optimizing processes in a dynamic environment. Drive collaboration across teams to effectivel...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $160K *

Champion technical project management from initiation to delivery, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Drive team coordination, risk management, and customer satisfaction while overseeing co...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $190K *

Unlock potential by leading enterprise-scale finance transformations. Serve as a trusted advisor, optimizing financial operations and driving measurable business outcomes while collaborating with dive...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Unlock innovative data solutions by serving as a senior advisor, leading discovery and design across data platforms, machine learning, and AI. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate challenges int...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$220K - $275K *

Lead and mentor a team of engineers while overseeing technical execution. Drive innovative solutions and maintain coding practices, ensuring professional development and project delivery, all within a...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $120K *

Engineer innovative solutions in a dynamic MultiValue environment, blending software development, database management, and systems support to enhance enterprise applications and ensure optimal perform...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $135K *

Join a team that's passionate about impacting nonprofits. Design and build full-stack software solutions while collaborating closely with product managers and designers to deliver exceptional user exp...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $175K *

Join a team that's transforming cloud and AI infrastructure. In this crucial role, you'll architect and implement scalable solutions while guiding cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.