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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$130K - $180K *

Shape the future of security software by leading multiple products and teams, ensuring reliable delivery, innovative architecture, and high-quality releases while fostering cross-functional collaborat...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$127K - $165K *

Lead the charge in advancing platform capabilities to drive data movement and enhance core business operations. Foster engineering excellence through mentorship while ensuring execution excellence in...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead the transformation of our data ecosystem, driving governance, integration, and AI initiatives across global teams while ensuring robust technical delivery and stakeholder alignment...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining data operations, collaborating on large-scale software engineering projects to build robust, scalable systems and deliver high-quality data for impactful research and pro...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $128K *

Lead the charge in unifying cloud infrastructure, AI tooling, and governance in a dynamic Innovation Lab. Oversee end-to-end development and operationalize data ecosystems to drive impactful analytics...

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $175K *

Drive the successful execution of electric substation projects, ensuring safety, budget management, and stakeholder communication for reliable power delivery across infrastructure initiatives...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$143K - $175K *

Lead critical electric utility projects as a Senior Substation Project Manager, ensuring safety and reliability in power delivery. Oversee timelines, budgets, and stakeholder communication, while driv...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to drive AI product strategy and execution, leading a small team of engineers. Collaborate cross-functionally to integrate AI capabilities into products, ensuring rapid delivery an...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $200K *

Transform your career by driving project delivery excellence across a diverse portfolio. Lead strategic initiatives, engage with senior leadership, and foster a culture of accountability and collabora...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$141K - $208K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of communication by designing and delivering new capabilities in a dynamic remote-first environment, contributing to a trusted customer engagement platform while...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $216K *

Lead the charge in designing and managing enterprise data systems, ensuring stability and security. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop scalable architectures while mentoring engineers...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $147K *

Empower our global engineering team as you optimize DevOps practices and cloud infrastructure, ensuring efficiency and robustness for a platform processing millions of transactions daily. Help drive a...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $115K *

Champion the planning and execution of complex multi-team releases, driving high-quality delivery across diverse applications. Provide strategic guidance, foster collaboration, and lead continuous imp...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$139K - $183K *

Innovate and build resilient cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines at scale, enhancing developer efficiency across multiple teams while ensuring security and compliance in a health tech environment...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $145K *

Accelerate progress at enterprise-level implementations, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver technical solutions that optimize customer experience and maximize data value in healthcar...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$207K - $300K *

Grow your career with us as you lead teams in software development, guiding large-scale projects across global locations while optimizing engineering processes and driving innovative solutions in a dy...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$250K - $300K *

Drive finance transformation by leading AI-led innovation to enhance reporting, planning, and analytics across the enterprise. Partner with teams to modernize tools and ensure finance supports data-dr...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$220K - $250K *

Lead transformative engineering initiatives while driving strategy, culture, and productivity across cross-functional teams. Empower and elevate engineering practices to deliver impactful AI-driven pr...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

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

$74K - $137K *

Transform client experiences by architecting and implementing tailored solutions on the HighQ platform. Engage stakeholders, provide best practice consulting, and ensure project success while enhancin...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$134K - $165K *

Drive innovation at the cutting edge of AI technology by building robust backend services. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deploy secure APIs and enhance AI operations while fostering a culture of...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $130K *

Drive your career forward with a dynamic role focused on advanced incident response, threat detection, and cybersecurity. Collaborate in a remote setting to enhance enterprise security and improve ope...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$147K *

Elevate your skills as you design and implement solutions for complex applications. Collaborate with teams to enhance systems for clients in the Pharmacy and POS sector while ensuring seamless transac...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Drive AI product outcomes by leading generation and deployment initiatives, focusing on enterprise-scale solutions. Champion stakeholder satisfaction, define product strategies, and ensure alignment w...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$65K - $150K *

Drive innovation in AI technology by troubleshooting issues, enhancing system performance, and collaborating with engineers to shape user experience with intelligent systems across the enterprise...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Empower product innovation by leading a key pillar within our B2B SaaS environment. Collaborate across teams to shape strategic decisions that drive customer adoption, revenue, and company growth, mak...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

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

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.