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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$85K - $105K *

Join our Analytics Services team as a Technical Lead, driving innovation in enterprise tracking solutions. Collaborate with clients to solve complex challenges and mentor junior engineers while delive...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the development of innovative applications by collaborating with cross-functional teams, designing reusable components, and optimizing system performance while providing technical expertise and d...

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$189K - $230K *

Lead the charge in designing scalable financial solutions that enhance lending and credit card technologies. Collaborate across teams to modernize systems and mentor engineers, driving impactful innov...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Drive impactful technical programs by collaborating with engineering, design, and operations teams to achieve business objectives while managing risks and enhancing delivery through AI tools...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $175K *

Drive your career forward by building user-centric solutions and robust APIs. Engage with complex architectural challenges and enhance team performance through code excellence and collaboration in a d...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Contribute to an innovative platform by designing robust CLI tools and developer experiences that enhance API governance and automation, driving productivity across diverse engineering teams globally...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Innovate the future of API tooling by building powerful CLI applications and SDKs. Collaborate with engineers to enhance developer productivity through extensible platforms, advanced telemetry, and se...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Take ownership of the integration of AI solutions into complex ERP environments. Leverage your Oracle ERP expertise to lead strategic customer implementations and drive modernization initiatives acros...

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$163K - $244K *

Drive innovation by leading AI architectural standards and implementation, shaping production-grade systems that empower business capabilities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create scalab...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $110K *

Explore new frontiers in software engineering by crafting seamless mobile interfaces. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop scalable React Native applications for iOS and Android. Drive u...

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1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$173K - $260K *

Champion the adoption of our Wellness Partner Platform by leading technical onboarding, providing solution training, and ensuring efficient customer deployment. Drive readiness through expertise in AP...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $200K *

Join a dynamic team to design, build, and scale backend services for rapid vulnerability detection, improving IT security workflows across millions of endpoints while collaborating closely with cross...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a team dedicated to driving complex technical programs that bridge engineering, product, and operations. Collaborate with leadership to ensure timely delivery, manage risks, and enhance program m...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Grow your career with a dynamic development team migrating to .NET 10. Leverage your .NET expertise to manage code upgrades and SQL Server transitions in an Agile environment, delivering robust applic...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Develop and enhance enterprise web applications, APIs, and database systems to support financial transparency initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment to deliver im...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform technology project execution by driving comprehensive planning, coordination, and successful delivery of IT initiatives, while managing team dynamics, budgets, and stakeholder relations effe...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$146K - $185K *

Champion product security by enhancing safety in engineering projects, automating threat responses, and providing strategic security reviews. Collaborate across diverse tech stacks to bolster resilien...

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$205K - $235K *

Lead the charge in driving engineering excellence and innovation in healthcare, managing a high-performing team to enhance our platform across nutrition, activity, and medication management while coll...

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Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$152K - $202K *

Empower the future of rail transit by leading the implementation of innovative CBTC systems, managing all phases from design to delivery while collaborating with stakeholders to meet operational and s...

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Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in designing and automating cloud infrastructures across AWS, Azure, and GCP. Empower clients to drive cloud adoption through secure, scalable solutions, and mentor teams while enhanci...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Transform your career by managing complex projects that enhance veteran healthcare. You will lead initiatives within a high-visibility program, ensuring successful execution and alignment with broader...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$144K - $288K *

Advance your career by leading architecture and development of innovative full-stack solutions in a dynamic healthcare environment, combining technical expertise with strategic vision to create secure...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$174K - $252K *

Join a team that's transforming cloud experiences with cutting-edge technology. As a pivotal member, leverage your software development expertise to drive innovation in distributed systems and enhance...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $220K *

Optimize platform deployments and customer support by effectively managing the Istari platform across diverse environments. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless infrastructure operations...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$168K - $220K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of telematics technology by leading an innovative engineering organization. Drive strategic vision to deliver robust systems while fostering collaboration across...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

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.