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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$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

$135K - $165K *

Shape your career as a Software Engineer, building data models and APIs for complex communications networks. Collaborate with top engineers while taking ownership of impactful projects that evolve our...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$152K - $241K *

Transform our compiler infrastructure by aligning internal codebases with open-source projects while enhancing developer workflows, productivity, and maintainability through innovative tooling and AI...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative solutions with Atlassian tools, collaborating with stakeholders to enhance workflows and improve team efficiency in a dynamic federal environment while supportin...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$220K - $265K *

Elevate the reliability and efficiency of production systems while leading a talented global DevOps/SRE team. Drive security, scalability, and automation initiatives on an AWS-based infrastructure, al...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$195K - $260K *

Empower a global team of engineers to enhance the Firefox user experience through innovative front-end solutions while leading multiple projects and fostering collaboration across diverse teams...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$165K - $220K *

Shape the future of web browsing by leading a talented team to enhance and innovate Firefox's desktop experience, ensuring user satisfaction and engagement through quality software and collaboration w...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$148K - $195K *

Lead the charge in defining the design systems architecture, fostering collaboration across teams while enhancing product consistency and scalability. Drive innovation in design and mentoring as you s...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$126K - $171K *

Join a team that's shaping innovative solutions through technical leadership and collaboration. You'll work with engineering and product teams to drive architecture decisions, modernize systems, and i...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $165K *

Champion quality by establishing systems and methodologies that validate AI technologies, driving improvements alongside engineering teams, and integrating robust testing practices for scalable produc...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in managing Military & Defense projects by developing strategic plans, ensuring customer satisfaction, and aligning efforts with corporate objectives while overseeing budgets and progr...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $220K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative data solutions for IoT energy devices, optimizing electric grid resources and enhancing system integration through robust software engineering and collaboratio...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$184K - $356K *

Champion innovative GPU-accelerated data processing solutions while collaborating with technical experts and industry leaders to enhance performance and influence next-gen architectures and standards...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $125K *

Elevate customer success by leading complex implementations and enhancing project delivery. Collaborate with diverse teams, mentor project managers, and optimize processes for sustainable excellence i...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $150K *

Optimize and manage a scalable, resilient storage layer for global data transactions, designing solutions to enhance system performance while mentoring junior engineers and driving process improvement...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Drive the creation of an effective operating system for engineering, product, and design, focusing on automation, workflow design, and team adoption using Jira, ensuring alignment between practice and...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$218K - $302K *

Empower engineers to transform prototypes into reliable products by collaborating on secure, production-grade solutions. Leverage coding agents and AI capabilities to ensure code quality and operation...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$163K - $226K *

Join our fast-paced team to shape cutting-edge prototypes into reliable, production-grade products. Collaborate closely with engineers and reference customers, ensuring high standards in operational q...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$184K - $287K *

Take ownership of a pivotal open-source project by developing systems that gather, aggregate, and normalize topology data, while optimizing GPU communications for effective workload scheduling across...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$142K - $235K *

Develop cutting-edge navigation and perception systems for extra-terrestrial rovers. Lead a small engineering team and collaborate with software specialists to ensure robust, practical solutions for l...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Transform supply chain solutions by designing algorithms that optimize logistics, utilizing cutting-edge technology and methodologies. Collaborate with an agile team to develop impactful software that...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $145K *

Drive innovative software solutions by developing robust, cloud-native systems that enhance provider data management capabilities and meet the evolving needs of clients in a dynamic, collaborative env...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.