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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$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

5 days 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

6 days 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

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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 3 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

3 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

5 days 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

3 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

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information 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

$150K - $175K *

Join us to build impactful data-driven solutions at scale. As a Senior Software Engineer, collaborate across teams to design reliable backend systems and deliver insights that empower brands to optimi...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that drives innovation in enterprise applications, leading the development of robust Java/J2EE solutions for a critical Air Force modernization project, enhancing system performance and se...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $160K *

Shape the future of homebuilding by leading a small team of engineers to develop innovative solutions. Balance technical ownership and people leadership while driving impactful projects from concept t...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$225K - $275K *

Empower engineering excellence as you lead a team driving high-quality software delivery. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance team culture and ensure reliability in a compliance-focused environm...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Transform the fintech landscape by leading integration architecture and solutions for consumer lending platforms, driving technical quality and mentoring a dedicated engineering team to deliver secure...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$212K - $286K *

Pioneer innovative identity solutions as you design and scale our identity platform, ensuring secure access and seamless security integration across systems. Collaborate with teams to drive reliable i...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Join a team that's redefining quality standards in automation-rich environments. You'll architect a new system testing framework, establish critical metrics, and ensure reliability and performance acr...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 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.