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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$160K - $195K *

Champion the end-to-end execution of a dynamic aerospace engineering program, driving collaboration across teams and managing customer engagement. Leverage your leadership skills to deliver complex te...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $165K *

Develop innovative cloud infrastructure solutions while optimizing Kubernetes systems. Collaborate with top engineers to manage projects, enhance delivery mechanisms, and provide self-service capabili...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive project success by leading program controls, managing costs, and fostering strong relationships. Oversee bids, schedules, and negotiations while enhancing your career in a dynamic, collaborative...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's focused on managing and optimizing containerized applications, ensuring scalability and performance in AWS EKS. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain secure and effici...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Champion software quality assurance across public sector IT projects by developing strategies, executing tests, and enhancing processes to ensure compliance and continuous improvement in a collaborati...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $220K *

Join a team that's redefining AI partnerships! You'll drive strategic alliances, ensuring alignment and execution across multiple high-priority initiatives, fostering innovation, and generating valuab...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$230K - $280K *

Shape the strategic vision and operational growth of project management practice, ensuring high-quality execution and client engagement while mentoring future leaders and driving continuous improvemen...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $155K *

Join a dynamic team in shaping the future of energy through advanced engineering and consulting. Leverage your expertise in interconnection studies to mentor others and support innovative projects, dr...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$112K - $168K *

Partner with us to manage complex HCM and ERP projects, ensuring successful deployment and customer satisfaction. Lead customer engagements while mentoring teams, utilizing project management tools to...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$151K - $222K *

Lead and develop a high-performing certification organization, driving strategy and execution for Cisco’s Common Criteria and EUCC portfolio. Manage a diverse team and enhance operational excellence w...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$168K - $183K *

Join a team dedicated to delivering reliable mobile solutions for high-stakes exams. As a Lead Mobile Engineer, you'll architect and develop scalable applications, guiding teams and ensuring exception...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$150K - $185K *

Transform your career by leading a dynamic software engineering team, ensuring high-quality project delivery, driving innovation, and promoting a culture of growth and collaboration in an agile enviro...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading the design and coordination of protective relays. Utilize your expertise in power systems and relay settings to deliver technical solutions and ensure compliance with cl...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$115K - $202K *

Transform the enterprise landscape by guiding technology strategies that align business goals with IT capabilities, ensuring efficient operational performance and supporting growth through best practi...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$209K - $235K *

Drive the success of our video enablement team by managing core video features, ensuring a scalable infrastructure, mentoring engineers, and collaborating on innovative streaming solutions for youth s...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that drives innovation in software development through hands-on integration, automation, and AI initiatives. Influence projects across multiple platforms, ensuring operational excellence a...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Shape the evolution of a dynamic platform by driving strategy and execution for critical capabilities. Collaborate across teams to transform complex needs into scalable products, ensuring measurable a...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$221K - $279K *

Empower your career by leading the Enterprise Fulfillment engineering team, setting technical vision, owning engineering roadmaps, and fostering a culture of excellence with 10+ engineers while collab...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Drive innovative solutions in a collaborative environment, impacting strategic projects across diverse functions. Join a dynamic team that champions growth and creativity while navigating industry cha...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Empower progress in product security by embedding advanced safeguards within every development phase. Collaborate with engineering teams to build AI-enhanced security tooling and enhance proactive ris...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$168K - $322K *

Build and operate core infrastructure services for global AI platforms, developing secure cloud-native solutions and orchestrating automation to enhance reliability and scalability in a collaborative...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$107K - $159K *

Drive innovation by designing and implementing scalable systems for automation and DevOps, delivering technical guidance while ensuring high standards in security and performance across development fr...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $210K *

Contribute to transformative AI solutions as a strategic advisor to C-suite executives, driving enterprise-level change through innovative methodologies and comprehensive business transformations. Lea...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in managing and improving our 3rd Party Quality Agent program, ensuring high standards of quality, effective coordination among stakeholders, and on-time delivery across global data ce...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$175K - $210K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI consulting through transformative strategies, guiding executives in harnessing cutting-edge technologies and driving enterprise-wide AI implementations that...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.