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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$150K - $180K *

Help us develop innovative agentic platforms to enhance smart-home experiences, enabling systems that reason, maintain memory, and ensure safety while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deli...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$106K - $145K *

Lead the charge in enhancing software quality through rigorous testing and analysis. Collaborate with a diverse team to develop automated tests and ensure accuracy in healthcare applications, making a...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $190K *

Drive innovation by crafting high-quality Salesforce solutions while collaborating with architects and stakeholders. Define best practices and oversee projects to optimize platform functionalities and...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $232K *

Develop and enhance high-performance data integration systems, focusing on JVM frameworks. Collaborate with teams to optimize ClickHouse data connectivity solutions, supporting seamless integration wi...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Champion the development of high-performance data integrations, commanding JVM frameworks while enhancing ClickHouse’s data engineering capabilities for millions. Collaborate with teams and users to d...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $160K *

Unlock potential as a strategic partner to sales leadership, driving revenue growth through effective deal management, cross-functional teamwork, and opportunity identification, while ensuring smooth...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $120K *

Manage project execution and delivery while collaborating with clients and teams. Oversee schedules, budgets, and risks, ensuring high-quality outcomes and strong relationships throughout the project...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $130K *

Drive innovative SaaS solutions by developing scalable platform services, APIs, and UI as a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer. Collaborate across teams to enhance product delivery and maintain high...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $257K *

Champion the end-to-end software project delivery while mentoring junior engineers and advocating for best practices. Contribute to feature design and engage in productive engineering discussions with...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$250K - $300K *

Champion the development of groundbreaking AI systems by driving research, orchestrating agent workflows, and enhancing reliability of autonomous operations, while collaborating with cross-functional...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$118K - $195K *

Accelerate progress at fostering a culture of Agile excellence by enhancing collaboration, streamlining processes, and empowering engineering teams to achieve their highest potential through innovativ...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $180K *

Drive innovation as a Principal Software Engineer, architecting scalable data systems and mentoring teams. Collaborate to align technical strategies with business goals, solving complex challenges to...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$113K - $192K *

Champion the modernization and scalability of our High-Performance Computing (HPC) platform, enhancing user experience while working with Linux, Kubernetes, and automation to drive operational maturit...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$196K - $330K *

Lead a talented team of frontend engineers to innovate and enhance AI-driven user experiences across web and mobile platforms. Shape the evolution of agentic AI through collaboration and cross-team sy...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $171K *

Optimize production efficiency and reliability in scalable data systems. Collaborate cross-functionally to mitigate incidents, enhance automation, and improve observability for Veeam's Data Cloud plat...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $165K *

Champion innovative design solutions as you lead user experience strategy, collaborate across teams, and integrate AI-driven tools. Engage from concept to launch, conducting research to inform and enh...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $130K *

Grow your career with a pivotal role overseeing technical aspects of product implementation, ensuring cutting-edge solutions for medical informatics while enhancing customer satisfaction through effec...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $130K *

Drive the implementation of advanced medical informatics solutions, ensuring technical excellence and customer satisfaction through effective communication, project management, and integration of heal...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $130K *

Lead cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software projects. Manage planning, execution, and delivery while coordinating stakeholders and mitigating risks. Embrace Agile methodologies and dr...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$163K - $238K *

Shape the future of Finance operations by leading technical program initiatives that drive AI-enablement and enhance collaboration across Finance teams. Serve as a key liaison, translating business ne...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $150K *

Elevate your career by driving successful P&C insurance policy implementations, translating complex business requirements into actionable solutions, and enhancing operational efficiency in a fully rem...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$184K - $356K *

Contribute to the development of CUDA Core Libraries, shaping efficient GPU-accelerated software for C++ and Python. Drive algorithm optimization, enhance user experience, and collaborate with enginee...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$184K - $356K *

Drive innovation by developing CUDA Core Libraries in C++ and Python, enhancing GPU computing performance, and improving developer experience through direct user engagement and collaboration within a...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Shape the future of payments by architecting resilient, mission-critical systems that handle millions of transactions daily. Lead technical delivery and operational excellence while fostering engineer...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $130K *

Champion the evolution of user experience and design, leading cross-functional teams to create impactful and elegant solutions that enhance the life insurance industry, improve client interactions, an...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer 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.