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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$146K - $234K *

Transform the future of IT services by leading the management of virtual environments, ensuring secure and optimized virtualization solutions to support mission-critical operations across the vast Ind...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $130K *

Join us to advance Veteran health initiatives by designing and implementing innovative software solutions. Leverage your expertise in automation and systems integration to enhance healthcare operation...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$126K - $162K *

Unlock innovative design solutions as you lead ICT engineering projects, collaborating across teams on data centers and smart building initiatives while overseeing complex design and construction acti...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$96K - $207K *

Join a team that's redefining technology strategies by implementing effective solutions, optimizing performance, and ensuring business continuity through hands-on collaboration and innovation in a dyn...

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5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $200K *

Drive the development of impactful financial products by implementing backend solutions, enhancing user engagement, and ensuring system scalability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast-p...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join us as a hands-on AI Software Engineer driving innovation in AI model-based applications across retail. You'll develop full-stack prototypes, enhance LLM performance, and contribute significantly...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$197K - $257K *

Drive business transformation and AI adoption through cross-functional workflow design, oversee system architecture, mentor talent, and influence stakeholders for enterprise success using cutting-edge...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $180K *

Champion strategic initiatives that enhance Work-to-Cash capabilities, driving product direction and delivering impactful outcomes while collaborating across teams and navigating ambiguity within comp...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$193K - $309K *

Drive the design and delivery of scalable systems, collaborating across teams to enhance user experiences in complex catering and event workflows, while mentoring engineers and promoting best practice...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $350K *

Champion innovative mechanical designs for critical data center projects, leading multidisciplinary teams through all phases of development. Enhance mechanical expertise while ensuring compliance and...

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3 weeks ago

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

$121K - $193K *

Shape the future of web applications by leveraging your frontend expertise to solve complex customer experience challenges, mentor engineers, and enhance development workflows while harnessing AI tool...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$121K - $193K *

Lead engineering excellence by designing and maintaining scalable services, ensuring quality through best practices and AI-assisted tooling, and translating business needs into technical solutions in...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$86K - $177K *

Transform commerce systems through innovative solutions, enhancing operational efficiency and user experience while collaborating with stakeholders and development teams to execute impactful strategie...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$149K - $185K *

Join a team that's enhancing sales enablement by optimizing tools, processes, and workflows. Drive adoption and improve deal execution while collaborating across functions to ensure success in a fast...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Innovate large-scale backend systems to ensure precise money movement, leveraging both traditional and crypto platforms. Collaborate seamlessly with diverse partners to enable Ramp's rapid growth and...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Reimagine financial infrastructures by designing and building scalable backend systems for money movement. Ensure correctness and reliability while integrating traditional and crypto payment rails, tr...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $160K *

Advance your career as a Lead AI Engineer, driving innovative Java-based solutions, architecting robust systems on AWS, and leveraging AI tools. Collaborate with teams to mentor and enhance software d...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Shape innovative AI products by owning their full lifecycle, driving customer-centric solutions, and leading a high-performing team. Drive vision from prototyping to launch, ensuring impactful insight...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$102K - $127K *

Optimize project success by leading technology implementation initiatives, collaborating with stakeholders, and managing vendor relations for seamless execution and innovative solutions to drive organ...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $115K *

Develop and implement scalable automation frameworks for robust testing of AI-driven cloud-native applications. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance quality assurance across multi-cloud envir...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$111K - $150K *

Deliver intelligent backend services and AI-driven solutions, leveraging Java expertise and workflow orchestration to automate processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance scalability...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $170K *

Transform healthcare technology by designing and developing scalable cloud-native applications, enhancing user experiences while ensuring system reliability and compliance in a dynamic, cross-function...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading complex, cross-functional projects, ensuring alignment on priorities and execution. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive transformation, improve processes, and establish...

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4 days ago

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

$120K - $150K *

Empower Fortune 500 clients by driving post-sale success, enhancing value, and ensuring long-term relationships. Act as a strategic advisor while collaborating across functions to optimize outcomes an...

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5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $160K *

Join us to architect and maintain cutting-edge crypto custody infrastructure, ensuring security and scalability. Leverage your expertise to collaborate cross-functionally and drive innovation in block...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.