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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$176K - $237K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of customer experience by designing robust backend systems for Temporal Cloud. Lead critical projects, enhance reliability, and mentor fellow engineers, driving t...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Accelerate progress at ensuring software quality by leading test automation for cloud services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance the reliability, usability, and stability of user-fac...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of software development! Inspire innovation by leading projects and delivering high-quality software solutions using cutting-edge Microsoft technologies in a coll...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$176K - $230K *

Shape your future by leading backend engineering efforts on complex, data-heavy platforms. Drive innovative solutions across multi-cloud infrastructures and optimize systems at scale to support high t...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$187K - $214K *

Elevate software delivery and team growth while providing technical leadership and shaping engineering culture. Drive multiple high-impact projects within a consultative environment, ensuring quality...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $255K *

Join a team that's shaping a cutting-edge platform by leading core and feature engineering teams. Drive technical direction, foster team growth, and solve complex problems in a pivotal role while scal...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$171K - $198K *

Join a team that's dedicated to building scalable software solutions impacting major merchants. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive innovation while mentoring fellow engineers and enhancing fulfil...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$153K - $166K *

Invent scalable cloud solutions that modernize workforce tools, applying deep engineering skills and AI expertise to enhance operational efficiency for millions of students and schools. Collaborate ac...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$142K - $227K *

Transform the employee experience by leading a dynamic team in developing scalable software solutions that enhance performance management and growth for customers and their teams. Engage in full-stack...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Lead automated testing initiatives to enhance quality and performance of critical Air Force IT systems. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive testing strateg...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $180K *

Transform AI engineering by leading architectural strategies and implementation. Collaborate across teams to develop scalable ML platforms and ensure AI system reliability while mentoring future leade...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $190K *

Elevate your career by designing and enhancing web applications in an agile environment, utilizing your object-oriented programming expertise to deliver scalable solutions and support production opera...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $193K *

Shape the future of AI solutions by developing scalable, intelligent applications using cutting-edge frameworks. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive innovation in conversational AI and agentic syst...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $170K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior DevOps Lead, architecting infrastructure and mentoring a diverse group of contractors. This hands-on role balances leadership with technical execution, impacting AWS-ba...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $140K *

Transform the software development process by leading a talented team focused on creating advanced military systems. Drive innovative engineering solutions while ensuring compliance with DoD standards...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Unlock your potential as you design and build backend solutions for innovative software in a collaborative environment focused on enhancing our insurance applications and driving business value throug...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$87K - $157K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team of engineers to design and develop mission-critical software solutions for the US Air Force, utilizing modern programming languages in an exciting, collab...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Contribute to the development of enterprise web applications, leveraging your expertise in .NET and SQL. Collaborate with diverse teams, mentor junior developers, and drive integration initiatives for...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $170K *

Execute full-stack development across TypeScript to create responsive UIs and scalable backends. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions that connect users and services...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$215K - $300K *

Empower a team that's architecting large-scale systems. Drive innovation, define standards, and mentor engineering talent to enhance our core platform's architecture and reliability while collaboratin...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$169K - $192K *

Elevate your engineering career by driving impactful software solutions across backend services, APIs, and data workflows, while collaborating with diverse teams to enhance security and operational ef...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$136K - $204K *

Shape the future of cloud computing by architecting and maintaining high-performance networking and compute platforms. Collaborate with product teams and mentor peers to drive innovation and ensure re...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $160K *

Transform the engineering landscape by leading a dedicated pod, driving technical decisions, and integrating AI tools to enhance software delivery, ensuring quality outcomes for customers while foster...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $174K *

Contribute to product vision and strategy by collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions that align with business goals, fostering a culture of Agile excellence and driving the life...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $160K *

Shape the future of SAP Cloud transformations by leading architecture and driving client engagements. As a trusted advisor, influence C-suite decisions and showcase innovative solutions to enhance bus...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.