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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$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...

US-AnywhereRemote

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...

US-AnywhereRemote

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...

US-AnywhereRemote

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...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by shaping the future of our engineering practices through AI integration and maintaining high-performance infrastructure. You'll influence software development across teams while enh...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading complex, cross-functional projects to deliver high-quality EdTech products, ensuring timely execution while managing risks and maximizing team efficiency through strategic...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Drive your career forward by managing comprehensive database support across a vast global IT environment, ensuring seamless integration and security for over 350 facilities, numerous applications, and...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Empower your career with a lead role driving AI-enhanced tools that improve developer workflows. You'll design and implement automated solutions, integrating them seamlessly into existing systems whil...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that transforms workflows and internal tools through automation and AI. Collaborate closely with operators and engineers to streamline processes, enhance visibility, and improve decision-m...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $140K *

Empower your career by contributing to backend C# and T-SQL development. Engage in optimizing performance and enhancing import product functionality within a dynamic team, all while adhering to best p...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $100K *

Lead the charge in transforming higher education outcomes by overseeing customer implementations of our academic operations platform, ensuring seamless adoption through planning, training, and collabo...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

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

$75K - $140K *

Partner with us to collect and manage user needs, translate processes into technical requirements, and drive process improvements while collaborating with stakeholders in various technical environment...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $193K *

Lead the charge in developing robust data pipelines for high-volume vehicle log processing, integrating automated tagging solutions, and ensuring consistent data quality for autonomous trucking applic...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$169K - $235K *

Engage with teams to drive impactful product launches, harnessing data and creativity to craft compelling narratives. Lead a diverse team to enhance market presence and optimize growth strategies acro...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$133K - $238K *

Empower the evolution of core technology platforms, uniting diverse teams to drive automation and robotics initiatives. Leverage your technical program management skills to deliver high-impact outcome...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Unlock your leadership potential by guiding product engineers in creating exceptional developer experiences. This role blends technical expertise and product vision, enabling you to drive impactful in...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$136K - $150K *

Discover your potential as a strategic thinker, driving data-informed decisions in marketing analytics to enhance pipeline performance and optimize revenue initiatives. Collaborate closely with leader...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $90K *

Champion your skills as a full stack software engineer, driving impactful solutions in education data. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and maintain web applications and API...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

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

$275K - $375K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI infrastructure, leading the development of our AI Gateway and driving innovation in high-performance, distributed systems while mentoring top engineering ta...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Unlock potential by driving operational excellence and cross-functional collaboration. This role empowers you to shape business strategies, enhance product adoption, and create scalable solutions, ens...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Develop and execute a global Quality Assurance strategy, leading a diverse team across regions to ensure consistent, high-quality software implementations. Champion automation and improvement initiati...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $140K *

Accelerate your career by leading multidisciplinary teams and managing complex engineering projects in the power generation sector. Drive innovation in renewable and traditional energy systems while e...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Transform the learning landscape by leading the design and development of innovative educational materials. You'll engage diverse teams to create immersive, high-quality training experiences using cut...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$120K - $145K *

Manage end-to-end product development in grocery retail and CPG, driving continuous discovery and validation. Translate data assets into viable products, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and d...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Empower project success by leading civil/structural engineering for high voltage transmission lines. This role involves comprehensive design, analysis, and project coordination, ensuring quality and c...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.