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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$184K - $356K *

Engineer seamless DevOps solutions for cutting-edge data science projects, collaborating across teams to support open-source libraries. Champion CI/CD, infrastructure, and package modernization while...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape critical bridge projects in Alberta by managing execution, fostering client relationships, and developing junior staff, ensuring alignment with project governance and delivery excellence...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$190K - $267K *

Innovate by building next-gen media infrastructure to enhance video/audio content processing and delivery. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to tackle complex challenges, ensuring high-quality...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading a team of electrical engineers to perform advanced power system analyses, ensuring project quality while meeting client needs and training the next generation of enginee...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$185K - $278K *

Advance validation technology by architecting robust CI/CD infrastructure, integrating embedded hardware, and driving automated workflows to ensure reliable performance and high coverage in complex sy...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Drive innovation in fiber optic communication by leading the design and development of high-speed transceivers, collaborating with engineering teams to address complex network switch connectivity chal...

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6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$240K *

Champion platform reliability and operational excellence by transforming engineering practices into a centralized, disciplined function, empowering teams to enhance deployment practices and incident m...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$163K - $257K *

Shape the future of data infrastructure by developing scalable solutions for a cutting-edge unified data platform, addressing complex challenges in real-time processing and multi-tenant architecture w...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable software architectures, mentor junior engineers, and optimize system performance while driving technical excellence and best practices within...

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Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$124K - $196K *

Contribute to impactful projects by building REST APIs and customer-facing React components, enhancing user experiences and reliability while collaborating with diverse teams. Shape the future of engi...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $220K *

Unlock potential by leading client engagements from concept to deployment, integrating technical knowledge with business acumen to deliver exceptional solutions for enterprise clients through collabor...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$175K - $200K *

Join a team that's redefining enterprise solutions by architecting scalable technology frameworks. Be hands-on in developing integrated systems across Salesforce, data platforms, AI, and cloud service...

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $226K *

Pioneer innovative solutions as you lead the development of scalable, secure backend systems. Collaborate across teams to transform requirements into robust technical designs that enhance performance...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive the vision for a high-impact Data Engineering Practice, leading strategy, P&L, talent, and client engagement to transform enterprise data into strategic assets and AI-ready infrastructure...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $205K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of autonomous systems to monitor satellites. As an Engineering Manager, you'll lead software development efforts to ensure operational excellence while fostering...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $165K *

Transform backend architecture by leading engineering efforts in modernizing mission-critical software systems. Drive the full development lifecycle while mentoring a team and collaborating with cross...

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2 weeks ago

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

$126K - $227K *

Transform project outcomes by leading complex, cross-functional initiatives in a large-scale production environment, ensuring alignment with stakeholder requirements while managing technical projects...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead our high-impact engineering mission by building critical integrations between complex EHR systems and our innovative platform, delivering real-time insights that empower clinicians to make lifesa...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Shape the future by driving AI product development in identity security. Collaborate across teams to translate market insights into impactful solutions, ensuring enterprise-grade products that address...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$185K - $200K *

Lead the charge in architecting and optimizing a robust data platform that ensures accurate, timely analytics for educational programs. Oversee complex engineering challenges while driving team standa...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $250K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative solutions for cutting-edge AI acceleration. Drive strategic customer engagements, optimize performance, and co-develop industry-leading applications within a fas...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$190K - $267K *

Innovate backend architecture for media tools, driving enhanced user engagement through dynamic, scalable systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful features in a fast-paced...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $170K *

Drive technical execution in automation projects, lead engineering teams, and enhance standards while balancing execution and team development in high-impact environments. Embrace collaboration with s...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $170K *

Lead engineering delivery for complex automation projects, guiding teams while driving technical strategy. Oversee multiple initiatives, ensuring alignment with operational and commercial goals in hig...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $170K *

Lead the charge in managing complex automation projects, guiding engineering teams, and driving technical strategy while ensuring successful execution of operational and commercial objectives across m...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.