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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$152K - $287K *

Engineer next-gen GPU systems by driving feature enablement, debugging, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and customer satisfaction through innovative software solut...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $160K *

Lead the charge in shaping high-impact SaaS solutions by driving technical strategy and empowering a high-performing engineering team. Collaborate across disciplines to foster innovation in a fast-pac...

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Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$92K - $154K *

Lead complex IT projects focused on network infrastructure. Utilize waterfall and agile methodologies to execute project plans efficiently while managing cross-functional teams for successful outcomes...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that drives strategic pursuits in federal environmental markets. Take ownership of opportunities from identification through proposal transition, fostering relationships and utilizing comp...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$88K - $168K *

Transform customer experiences by crafting compelling narratives and strategies that drive sales growth. Utilize design thinking and stakeholder alignment to create innovative solutions that enhance u...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$141K - $237K *

Unlock innovation by leading the development of AI-enhanced tools that streamline product decisions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish strategies and deliver impactful solutions tha...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$230K - $240K *

Join a team that's redefining cloud infrastructure by leading engineering teams to deliver scalable, innovative solutions in a remote-first environment. Enhance our technology landscape while fosterin...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Drive complex network solutions by troubleshooting, leading project delivery, and ensuring security within client environments. Leverage deep expertise in enterprise networking and firewall management...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $145K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of software engineering by architecting innovative AI-driven solutions to enhance benefits access, streamline development processes, and ensure system integrity i...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $200K *

Shape the future of AI in data architecture. Collaborate with a talented team to build enterprise-grade AI infrastructure, enhancing workflows, validations, and governance across complex environments...

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Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Elevate engineering standards and drive architectural modernization for a core CMS platform. Lead initiatives to improve scalability, reliability, and observability while fostering a culture of techni...

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$240K - $275K *

Innovate the data landscape by leading the design and modernization of cutting-edge data platforms, ensuring scalability and reliability to enhance AI capabilities and drive strategic growth across mu...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $193K *

Join our dynamic team to develop innovative healthcare solutions using AI/ML techniques. Leverage your full-stack development skills to enhance and create software that improves care delivery for prov...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$132K - $251K *

Manage and oversee software engineering for advanced military datalink solutions, driving project execution and team performance in a dynamic, agile environment to enhance warfighter capabilities and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $130K *

Engage with our Development & Design team to lead large-scale retail projects, ensuring alignment with our design vision from concept through construction, while collaborating across teams to create e...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

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

$105K - $145K *

Lead the charge in building production-grade software using AI-assisted development in a focused team. Collaborate closely to translate requirements into high-quality applications while leveraging mod...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Innovate your career by contributing to software product development across multiple platforms. Engage in coding, testing, and enhancing applications as you solve complex problems with minimal supervi...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $210K *

Drive enterprise-scale data science and AI initiatives, delivering advanced analytics and ML solutions that elevate organizational performance. Collaborate cross-functionally to develop, implement, an...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$143K - $286K *

Unlock your potential as a principal engineer, leading the design of innovative cloud-native observability systems. Drive collaboration across teams, utilizing your deep expertise to shape scalable so...

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4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$136K *

Reimagine software solutions as a Senior Full Stack Engineer, collaborating with diverse technologies to develop and maintain custom applications while ensuring high-quality products across various in...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate public safety by leading Next Generation 911 projects. Manage full project lifecycles using proven methodologies, ensuring on-time delivery, budget compliance, and stakeholder engagement to en...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$118K - $160K *

Innovate programs with cross-functional teams to enhance engineering strategies. Drive delivery from concept to execution in a dynamic environment, ensuring risks are managed and objectives met while...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in enhancing finance operations by overseeing Source to Pay and Record to Report processes, ensuring excellence in reporting and financial controls while partnering with key stakeholde...

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3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $230K *

Shape the future of engineering by leading a high-performing team to deliver innovative cloud solutions. Drive modernization efforts and ensure optimal end-user experience while adhering to security s...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$173K - $259K *

Innovate user experiences at the forefront of game development by leading UX/UI strategies for a new franchise. Collaborate across disciplines to enhance player engagement and ensure design excellence...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer 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.