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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$130K - $160K *

Manage and develop a blend of contractors and full-time engineers. Lead teams while promoting growth, managing technical direction, and driving change through AI adoption and collaboration with stakeh...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Oversee quality assurance for RxCLAIM systems, ensuring high standards and effective execution of testing processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver excellence in pharmacy benefits...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$221K - $279K *

Pioneer innovative search solutions by leading a dedicated engineering team. Oversee strategies for relevance, ranking, and infrastructure while driving cross-functional collaboration and delivering i...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$210K - $240K *

Transform strategic product partnerships that drive growth and enhance market value. Collaborate with Sales and Product teams to create scalable solutions, ensuring alignment with strategic goals for...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $110K *

Transform client experiences by leading implementation projects and ensuring seamless integration of services while managing timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communication effectively for opti...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $400K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing AI productivity by building robust tooling and infrastructure. You'll enhance developer experiences and drive impactful AI integrations across the organization, ensu...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$102K - $126K *

Champion customer success by leveraging your expertise in cloud, networking, and Linux technologies to provide exceptional technical support, enhance operational efficiencies, and mentor team members...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$66K - $106K *

Reimagine enterprise cloud solutions by designing, developing, and implementing Azure-based systems. Collaborate with teams to ensure security, efficiency, and alignment with company strategy in a rem...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Engage in shaping enterprise architecture strategies, guiding IT decisions, and delivering impactful solutions. Leverage deep industry knowledge to lead cross-functional teams and drive digital initia...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead and innovate as you build secure, high-performance infrastructure for GraphQL, engaging directly with users and teams to enhance our platform and drive strategic improvements essential for advanc...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$168K - $177K *

Shape scalable backend services and ETL processes to enhance marketing campaigns, enabling cross-channel integration and performance optimization. Lead projects, mentor engineers, and collaborate with...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $160K *

Lead the charge in developing and managing the Test Experience product roadmap, ensuring quality outcomes that address customer compliance needs. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance product feat...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$98K - $163K *

Empower innovation by developing a self-service application platform for AWS, utilizing Jenkins and Terraform to automate workflows and enhance security. Collaborate across teams to deliver robust, sc...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$245K - $265K *

Empower your career by leading a team that shapes innovative developer platforms. Collaborate on strategic roadmaps and drive exceptional developer experiences through technical leadership and communi...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $105K *

Architect scalable software solutions, enhance existing applications, and engage in the full software development lifecycle while collaborating within an agile team environment to deliver high-quality...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $257K *

Drive the evolution of Identity systems to support a multi-product strategy. Collaborate with engineering teams to design scalable solutions while ensuring quality and operational excellence within a...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $180K *

Lead critical initiatives in nuclear component qualification engineering, collaborating across disciplines to influence design and ensure safety standards for new facilities and upgrades, while mentor...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $350K *

Shape the future of mission-critical electrical design by managing projects from concept to completion, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and developing design standards while ensuring quali...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$144K - $199K *

Optimize the future-state infrastructure architecture, ensuring seamless integration across cloud, network, systems, and security domains to support business growth and enhance operational resilience...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$143K - $286K *

Architect innovative solutions in Conversational AI. Lead cross-functional teams to design and enhance mobile applications, mentoring others while driving continuous improvements and fostering groundb...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$143K - $286K *

Execute backend engineering solutions for IoT Access Points, focusing on cloud-native architecture and data processing technologies to enhance infrastructure and operational efficiency across various...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $286K *

Transform retail experiences by leading innovative software solutions and mentoring teams. Drive the creation of scalable systems, ensure technical excellence, and collaborate cross-functionally to me...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $220K *

Partner with us to drive innovation as a Principal Engineer, designing and developing cutting-edge software solutions. Collaborate across teams, mentor peers, and ensure operational excellence to meet...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $286K *

Accelerate progress at our technical team by driving architecture and engineering excellence for scalable Marketplace systems. Lead cross-functional initiatives, embrace cloud technologies, and mentor...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$191K - $225K *

Lead the charge in architecting and enhancing Airbnb's scalable big data compute platform, driving ETL, analytics, and machine learning initiatives for robust data insights across global operations...

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Reposted 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.