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.

Remote
caret down
Compensation
caret down
Position Level
caret down
Time Posted
caret down
Industries
caret down
More
1
caret down

$131K - $237K *

Lead and coordinate engineering delivery for a secure private cloud initiative, managing teams across multiple domains such as infrastructure, DevOps, and automation. Ensure alignment with program obj...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$122K - $153K *

Reimagine engineering excellence by advancing AI tooling, practices, and training across the enterprise. Collaborate with teams to innovate and enhance processes, while leading initiatives that empowe...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$388K - $500K+*

Lead the charge in innovating cloud infrastructure at scale, driving excellence in managed compute services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences while optimizing cloud...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$133K - $175K *

Transform the technology learning landscape by leading innovative solutions in AI, Cloud, and Security education. Build impactful curriculums, align with market needs, and drive enterprise success thr...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Champion quality assurance by owning test planning, strategy design, and release validation. Collaborate with development teams while mentoring junior members in a dynamic environment during Pacific T...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $225K *

Grow your career with us by leading the engineering strategy for our innovative, data lineage platform. Drive a collaborative team, enhance deployment practices, and ensure product excellence for regu...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $155K *

Elevate your career by bridging customer needs with technical solutions. In this pivotal role, you'll ensure seamless integration and collaboration across sales, engineering, and support, driving cust...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$101K - $138K *

Lead execution of Industrial Controls workstreams for innovative projects. Manage scope, schedule, and budget while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions on time...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$180K *

Innovate by implementing AI solutions directly on client tech stacks. You'll work in a high-agency role with strong autonomy, collaborating with strategists and engineering teams to deliver impactful...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead the project management of complex ERP implementations by collaborating with diverse stakeholders, managing resources and budgets, while ensuring results are delivered on time and within scope for...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$156K - $215K *

Join a team that's building scalable backend solutions for a dynamic SaaS platform. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance security capabilities, ensuring reliability and high performance for milli...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Transform client challenges into innovative solutions by leveraging tech expertise and collaborative skills to drive progress and enhance team dynamics, ensuring ongoing success and high performance i...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Create and lead a new AI-driven engineering practice, ensuring high-quality delivery of next-gen software. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate standards and optimize performance in re...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $185K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of security and engineering, leading vulnerability triage and automation while collaborating with open-source maintainers to enhance software supply chain secur...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$123K - $166K *

Lead the charge in platform engineering and application support. Collaborate with development teams to streamline deployment processes, ensuring secure and efficient operation within Kubernetes enviro...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $286K *

Drive innovative software solutions by leading architecture for cloud-native platforms and AI/ML frameworks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance e-commerce experiences while ensuring re...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $286K *

Innovate solutions by leading the design and architecture of AI-driven support platforms. You'll collaborate across teams to create scalable systems that enhance seller experiences and optimize workfl...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $220K *

Elevate your career by influencing engineering strategy and architecture across teams. Drive innovation in distributed systems and cloud-native technologies, mentor future leaders, and shape the devel...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $220K *

Architect scalable, cloud-native systems driving AI/ML integration while leading cross-functional teams. Champion innovation and technical excellence, influencing standards and fostering continuous im...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $286K *

Empower innovation by driving scalable GenAI solutions in the Supply Chain domain. Lead architecting, design, and development efforts, mentoring teams, and collaborating cross-functionally to deliver...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Transform real customer workflows by developing AI-powered features across a diverse technical stack. Collaborate closely with a senior team, leveraging innovative AI methodologies to create impactful...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Transform the content landscape by spearheading product strategy and enhancing customer experiences. Leverage AI and market insights to innovate a comprehensive product portfolio while ensuring editor...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$125K - $200K *

Help us lead and innovate within the architecture market by overseeing project teams, driving business growth, and fostering strong client relationships while aligning with strategic initiatives and f...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$270K - $410K *

Lead the design and execution of HR integrations, ensuring seamless connectivity and reliability between Workday and Talent systems while modernizing architecture and driving operational excellence ac...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading mobile app product strategy for military services, ensuring a user-centric approach while managing cross-functional teams and delivering innovative solutions across iOS and...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.