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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$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...

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Yesterday

  •   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...

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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...

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2 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...

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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...

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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...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$161K - $237K *

Innovate and lead large-scale cloud engineering projects, shaping strategies and driving automation to enhance performance and efficiency across IT infrastructure. Collaborate cross-functionally to de...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$131K - $180K *

Optimize data-driven decision-making by architecting robust AI solutions and establishing secure development workflows. This dual-focus role combines software architecture with application development...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$131K - $174K *

Transform your career by leading the Oracle R12 DBA team to ensure optimal application performance, compliance, and support. Drive technology initiatives aligned with business goals while fostering te...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Transform CI/CD processes while managing Azure Cloud workloads and automation. Collaborate with development teams to enhance infrastructure, optimize performance, and ensure seamless release cycles, f...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$186K - $257K *

Collaborate with diverse teams to design and enhance scalable technology solutions, driving best practices across multiple projects to ensure sustainable systems and seamless code sharing. Inspire inn...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $175K *

Drive the charge in managing small technical projects that ensure successful delivery of cloud operations initiatives, collaborating cross-functionally with Engineering, Customer Success, and internal...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$92K - $166K *

Join a dynamic team and contribute to the FAA's Fire Life Safety Program by providing expertise in fire protection engineering, program management, and safety compliance while supporting innovative so...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$388K - $500K+*

Join a team that’s shaping AI integration for enterprise applications. Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and designers to build scalable solutions and enhance workforce productivity while...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $130K *

Join a team that's leading enterprise software implementations, driving operational excellence through strong client partnerships and cross-functional collaboration to ensure projects are delivered on...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$148K - $170K *

Lead the charge in deploying and integrating automation systems for data centers, ensuring seamless BMS/EPMS and SCADA execution while maintaining performance standards across multiple sites and proje...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $202K *

Engage with executive stakeholders and drive program management excellence across large-scale infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment of budgets, schedules, and deliverables while fostering cross...

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1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$204K - $266K *

Grow your career with this leadership role guiding Solutions Engineers while collaborating with sales to enhance customer solutions and drive revenue growth in a dynamic, fast-paced environment...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$240K - $270K *

Join a dynamic team to shape a cutting-edge financial platform that enhances AI-powered transactions. Lead cross-functional initiatives, ensuring compliance and innovation while driving growth across...

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5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$83K - $222K *

Transform enterprise-grade systems through technical leadership and innovative solutions. Collaborate within a dynamic team to design, build, and maintain scalable distributed systems that deliver inc...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Join a team that drives engineering excellence by managing multiple software teams, supporting their growth, and leading through innovation. Foster a collaborative environment while balancing technica...

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Yesterday

  •   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.