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 *

Lead governance initiatives in a multi-cloud environment, managing a team to secure and optimize cloud operations. Oversee compliance, develop policies, and optimize costs while ensuring alignment wit...

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Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the development of critical backend systems that enhance case execution workflows, focusing on eligibility and batching, while collaborating across teams to ensure data accuracy and system reliab...

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1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $250K *

Join a team that owns product development from strategy to launch. Collaborate with engineers, designers, and clients to solve real-world problems while driving architecture decisions and delivering h...

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Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$213K - $355K *

Tackle high-impact research in frontier industrial AI, developing innovative models, algorithms, and evaluation frameworks. Lead initiatives that push the boundaries of technology while collaborating...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Deliver leadership and management of contractor performance to ensure efficient program execution, integration, staffing, and quality control while maintaining robust communication with stakeholders t...

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2 weeks ago

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

$184K - $356K *

Accelerate progress at a leading cloud team by developing scalable automation solutions, integrating systems, and optimizing high-performance GPU infrastructure to enhance operational efficiency acros...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive the development of custom software solutions by applying your expertise in Node.JS and cloud technologies to meet diverse client needs, while ensuring a robust and agile development process from...

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6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team as a Principal Overhead Transmission Line Engineer, leveraging your expertise to design high voltage transmission lines while mentoring others and ensuring project success through...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$301K - $414K *

Empower teams to define the future of experimentation in an AI-driven world. Lead product strategy, ensure high standards in statistical rigor, and drive innovation across data infrastructures for sop...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$124K - $196K *

Join a dynamic team to deliver high-quality, scalable frontend applications using React. Collaborate with designers and product managers to create exceptional user experiences while driving projects f...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Champion data solutions and lead advanced analytics initiatives for federal clients. Utilize strong database expertise and collaborative skills to enhance project delivery and manage client relationsh...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$169K - $254K *

Architect innovative Citrix solutions to address client needs, ensuring technical leadership and collaboration with stakeholders. Enhance existing deployments while adhering to regulatory standards an...

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Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$190K - $220K *

Elevate Benepass's capabilities by designing and building a robust internal AI platform. As a Lead AI Systems Engineer, you'll drive automation and enhance workflows across multiple teams, ensuring sc...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Shape delivery excellence by leading strategic engineering projects across multiple time zones, driving commitments, managing risks, and ensuring client satisfaction through effective communication an...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the creation of a transformative BI data warehouse, driving analytics and data integrity while collaborating cross-functionally to enhance decision-making processes across the organization...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's shaping innovative products, enhancing platform functionality and user experience. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor others, and implement best practices to drive the...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Elevate talent acquisition at a dynamic tech company by leading comprehensive recruiting strategies, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and enhancing candidate experiences to drive sustainable...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$143K - $197K *

Join our team as a Sr. Software Engineer to enhance user experiences by developing impactful Python and Java APIs while collaborating across various departments to ensure high-quality software solutio...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $193K *

Join a high-impact team as you lead and coach TPMs and RTEs, ensuring successful technical program delivery and Agile execution across complex projects, while fostering collaboration and continuous im...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the commissioning strategy and execution for a large-scale data center project. Own the overall program, ensure multidisciplinary readiness, and manage vendor partners through various phases from...

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3 weeks ago

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

$96K - $154K *

Develop and maintain quality software for internal stakeholders, focusing on Python and AWS. Collaborate in an Agile environment, define architecture, and mentor junior developers while enhancing lega...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your engineering career by delivering innovative solutions for transformer services. Join a dynamic team that empowers you to tackle technical challenges, mentor peers, and engage with clients...

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Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $170K *

Drive progress by leading the enhancement of Workday Compensation capabilities. Utilize your expertise to optimize solutions, mentor a skilled team, and ensure seamless delivery while partnering with...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform data infrastructure by building scalable tools and systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, define technical roadmaps, and mentor engineers to enhance efficiency and drive innovatio...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform how software engineering integrates AI by managing infrastructure, CI/CD, and monitoring systems. Guide AI tool adoption and empower teams through documentation and shared practices across t...

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Today

  •   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.