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 *

Drive success at our member-facing platforms by leading technical teams, enhancing collaboration, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement in a dynamic, remote environment...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to the development of robust web applications and APIs, streamline operations, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, driving innovation and efficiency in a fast-paced, agile enviro...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of workload orchestration by owning the deployment and management of agents and models on Kubernetes, driving resource allocation, scaling, and ensuring reliability across diverse arc...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $198K *

Elevate your career by driving innovation in SaaS product delivery, harnessing Microsoft technologies, collaborating with diverse teams, and optimizing complex systems to ensure scalability and reliab...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $100K *

Advance your career by developing electrical schematics for railway vehicles, leading design protocols, and collaborating with diverse teams to deliver innovative solutions. Drive technical excellence...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$134K - $205K *

Drive success in large-scale nuclear projects by managing design and construction teams, ensuring timely deliveries and effective client communication, and maximizing budget adherence while prioritizi...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$190K - $240K *

Unlock potential by leading full stack development with AI tooling in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Engage in building sophisticated backend systems and data models that enhance operational workf...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$152K - $223K *

Champion innovative cloud financial strategies by leading data-driven architecture within a dynamic multi-cloud ecosystem, enhancing accountability, performance, and cost efficiency to drive business...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$106K - $152K *

Optimize the future of mainframe applications by leading development, support, and enhancement projects, leveraging deep technical expertise while mentoring junior developers in a collaborative enviro...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $150K *

Collaborate to oversee comprehensive program delivery, aligning projects with client objectives. Drive cross-functional teams to enhance performance, manage stakeholder relationships, and implement st...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $154K *

Lead the optimization of SAP TMS and EWM, manage in-transit visibility projects, and develop internal applications to enhance logistics processes, ensuring reliable operations and advancing digital ca...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $115K *

Transform the future of software development by designing, building, and maintaining innovative applications in a collaborative, agile team environment, contributing to architectural decisions and adv...

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Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $225K *

Drive innovation and strategic leadership in wastewater treatment and reuse projects, guiding multidisciplinary teams to deliver sustainable, cutting-edge engineering solutions while fostering client...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$207K - $270K *

Unlock potential by leading technical solutions for Enterprise clients, shaping seamless system integrations, and enhancing the customer journey through innovative strategies and consultative approach...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Empower your future by leading a software engineering team focused on building and scaling identity and access management systems for a transformative digital experience in life insurance. Drive innov...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in substation engineering. Leverage your expertise to create comprehensive designs, lead technical discussions, and mentor junior engineers in a collaborative env...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that drives the vision and delivery of a complex digital platform. Engage with stakeholders to enhance user experience and modernize solutions using Agile methodologies, while prioritizing...

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Today

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

$125K - $150K *

Shape the future of security by owning and enhancing cloud and application safety. Leverage AI to automate threat detection, manage incidents, and secure corporate environments while collaborating acr...

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5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$195K - $270K *

Oversee and empower a dynamic engineering team focused on creating scalable, high-quality technical solutions. Collaborate across functions to ensure compliance and drive significant business impact w...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Empower innovation by embedding in customer teams to redesign operations through hands-on experience and code. Lead engagements from inception, building effective GenAI systems while meeting real busi...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform AI research into actionable insights. Collaborate with teams to prioritize projects, set milestones, and evaluate ROI, driving accountable progress while fostering a culture of scientific ex...

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Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of integrations by leading the product roadmap, enhancing API standards, and driving a scalable platform. Collaborate across teams to deliver an exceptional developer experience while...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Elevate our testing operations by overseeing a dynamic team, managing workflows, and ensuring optimal performance. Collaborate cross-functionally to solve problems and enhance member experience while...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $175K *

Transform application services through hands-on leadership, driving project execution, fostering team growth, and ensuring system scalability and security while managing vendor relationships and opera...

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Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$108K - $135K *

Transform your development career by delivering scalable, secure apps. Collaborate in an Agile/Scrum team, translating business needs into tech solutions. Enhance existing systems while driving innova...

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  •   Less than 5 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.