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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$145K - $215K *

Lead digital engineering initiatives by mentoring teams and shaping strategy. Engage in architecture and execution to meet customer needs, while ensuring high quality and scalability in solutions. Dri...

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Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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...

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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

$190K - $267K *

Lead the development of advanced generative products for ad effectiveness, designing robust architectures and optimizing systems to enhance advertiser performance and maintain brand integrity across c...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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

$224K - $431K *

Transform your career by leading cutting-edge product architectures and deployments. Drive innovation in new product introductions while collaborating across teams to enhance NVIDIA’s cloud and on-pre...

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Reposted 3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $195K *

Champion the development of cutting-edge Layer1 software that enhances network connectivity. Collaborate with customers and engineers to innovate solutions while maintaining quality and performance ac...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$135K - $160K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of cloud innovation! This role centers on architecting and managing robust Azure cloud solutions, optimizing infrastructure, and collaborating with cross-functiona...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping technical strategy across squads, tackling complex challenges and building scalable solutions. Collaborate with engineering leaders to influence the roadmap and elevate deve...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $180K *

Engineer innovative solutions for nuclear component qualification, managing analysis, design, and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance and safety in power plant projects...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $130K *

Partner with us to enhance our technical stack and portals, enabling seamless experiences for tradesmen and vendors. Engage in product-focused development, debugging, and optimizing software solutions...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$195K - $260K *

Accelerate progress at building scalable, agentic AI platforms through Python services. Engage with a cross-functional team to tackle complex backend systems, ensuring security, compliance, and high p...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Take ownership of complex insurance solutions, driving client success from presales to delivery, while aligning internal teams to agreed business outcomes and ensuring operational integrity across mig...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Drive eDiscovery project success by leading all phases, ensuring quality service and communication while managing stakeholder relationships, timelines, and budgets effectively across various client en...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$78K - $119K *

Join as a digital adoption consultant to enhance ERP solutions by coordinating WalkMe implementations, creating governance frameworks, and developing scalable DAP processes while focusing on user expe...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$500K+*

Transform data protection by leading a team to develop innovative privacy solutions that meet regulatory standards while enhancing data enablement. Collaborate cross-functionally to build effective to...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate next-gen AI and cloud hardware systems by leading architecture for high-performance networking platforms, integrating compute and networking technologies to meet evolving customer demands, whi...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$126K - $163K *

Transform health systems and employer partnerships by leading the implementation and scaling of population genomics programs. Collaborate across teams to drive execution and optimize workflows for cli...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$196K - $310K *

Engineer and lead HBM & LPDDR integration for advanced SoCs, overseeing full-stack performance and stability from silicon to product launch. Drive innovation in memory systems with cross-domain expert...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$83K - $160K *

Lead the charge in managing multiple projects for insurance clients, ensuring timely delivery and quality engagement. Collaborate across teams, report on progress, and drive best practices while mento...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$107K - $157K *

Join us to enhance cloud-native services by ensuring high reliability, operational excellence, and automation. Collaborate with engineering teams to improve processes and provide scalable solutions th...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $225K *

Take ownership of technical leadership and team management across global teams, ensuring the timely delivery of custom solutions and enhancing delivery processes through continuous improvement and aut...

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Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$84K - $112K *

Shape the future of government telecom projects by leading cross-functional teams in planning, executing, and supporting complex service implementations, ensuring all contractual obligations are met a...

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Today

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

$132K - $182K *

Lead the charge in enhancing platform reliability as a Senior Software Engineer, tackling complex issues across services while driving innovative solutions to secure millions of devices. Collaborate w...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $195K *

Transform infrastructure reliability by leading innovative projects across teams. Leverage your expertise in SRE and cloud technologies to drive compliance and automation. Collaborate with cross-funct...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 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.