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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$102K - $195K *

Explore your potential as a Power Subsystems Engineer, collaborating with diverse teams to design innovative spacecraft power architectures and elevate mission capabilities across various environments...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team as you drive the commissioning of systems, ensuring they meet performance standards and project specifications. Collaborate across disciplines, execute checks, and lead the success...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Champion operational excellence by leading high-quality software delivery across multiple product lines, driving engineering metrics, and ensuring effective staffing and capacity planning in a dynamic...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at technology delivery by leading complex, cross-functional initiatives. Define and execute coordinated plans to ensure project milestones are met while fostering collaboration acr...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead cross-functional efforts to drive execution in a fast-paced remote environment, overseeing key product initiatives and customer issues in our Privileged Access Management portfolio, while ensurin...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead a team of engineers to innovate and deliver software projects while enhancing development practices, fostering talent growth, and optimizing collaboration with stakeholders to align with business...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Drive product strategy and vision for SaaS identity security solutions, focusing on endpoint privilege management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver customer-centric features that enh...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$241K - $300K *

Transform the Electric Utility sector by delivering innovative solutions, leading projects, and collaborating with top talent in a dynamic environment focused on excellence and teamwork while ensuring...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$200K *

Lead the charge in mobile application engineering to develop offline-first solutions, manage a team of engineers, and collaborate with product management to execute on technical roadmaps that drive us...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead enterprise-wide AIOps delivery, enhancing operational observability and security. Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to drive automation and reporting, ensuring compliance and exceptional...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$270K - $360K *

Take ownership of a portfolio of AI-powered talent management products, leading a 50+ member engineering team to deliver high-quality solutions that enhance organizational performance and employee dev...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$133K - $175K *

Join a team that builds innovative technology learning solutions to empower organizations in AI, Data, Cloud, and Security. Shape strategy and collaborate cross-functionally to drive impactful outcome...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

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

$263K - $395K *

Shape the future of our mobile platform by leading architectural design and driving an innovative technical vision. Mentor teams, enhance performance, and build robust systems for scaling and reliabil...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that drives analysis and project coordination, leveraging specialized knowledge to influence key initiatives, enhance performance, and support strategic objectives in a fast-paced, collabo...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that builds high-quality software solutions, leads developers, and cultivates an innovative tech culture. Your expertise will shape projects in a dynamic, collaborative environment that pr...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by leading data management projects that drive customer satisfaction. Collaborate across teams to enhance solutions and deliver results, while managing budgets, timelines, and pr...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$83K - $93K *

Accelerate progress at implementing and optimizing cloud technologies across platforms. Collaborate with teams to design cloud solutions, automate processes, and ensure secure resource utilization whi...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$152K - $257K *

Architect and lead the development of innovative web applications, shaping front-end and back-end architectures. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver high-quality, user-centric solutions while op...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential as you engage in the technical delivery and configuration of digital banking products, ensuring smooth implementations and driving client satisfaction through problem-solving and...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$144K - $288K *

Launch innovative digital solutions by leading full-stack development, focusing on scalable, secure architectures and AI-driven applications, while collaborating across teams to mentor engineers and e...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$139K - $219K *

Drive the strategy and vision for Self-Reported Insights, enhancing developer experiences through impactful products. Lead cross-functional collaboration to translate insights into actionable value, i...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$123K - $166K *

Drive the development and reliability of a cloud-based platform environment. Collaborate across teams to enhance CI/CD, manage Kubernetes clusters, and ensure secure and scalable operations while ment...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$123K - $166K *

Empower the deployment and maintenance of Kubernetes platforms in a secure environment. Collaborate with teams to advocate best practices ensuring the platform is reliable, secure, and scalable while...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead a dedicated team in electrical engineering, enhancing solar and BESS designs while ensuring compliance with regulations. Drive innovation, manage projects, and mentor engineers to deliver quality...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $150K *

Lead the development and delivery of data products, ensuring alignment with business goals and fostering collaboration between technical teams and stakeholders to drive data-driven decision-making and...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 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.