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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$120K - $160K *

Shape the future of homebuilding by leading a small team of engineers to develop innovative solutions. Balance technical ownership and people leadership while driving impactful projects from concept t...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$225K - $275K *

Empower engineering excellence as you lead a team driving high-quality software delivery. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance team culture and ensure reliability in a compliance-focused environm...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Transform the fintech landscape by leading integration architecture and solutions for consumer lending platforms, driving technical quality and mentoring a dedicated engineering team to deliver secure...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$212K - $286K *

Pioneer innovative identity solutions as you design and scale our identity platform, ensuring secure access and seamless security integration across systems. Collaborate with teams to drive reliable i...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Join a team that's redefining quality standards in automation-rich environments. You'll architect a new system testing framework, establish critical metrics, and ensure reliability and performance acr...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of cybersecurity solutions. As a Principal Product Manager, you'll drive innovative offerings, serving diverse market segments while leveraging your extensive exp...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and implementation of modern data architectures. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver scalable data solutions and drive data governance initiatives in a clou...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$86K - $138K *

Drive the modernization of ETL solutions by leading a collaborative team, utilizing Java, Python, and AWS technologies to enhance data ingestion for fraud prevention initiatives while adapting to evol...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Optimize project execution by leading a skilled engineering team to deliver innovative software solutions while managing costs and schedules to meet customer satisfaction and organizational goals...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $180K *

Unlock your potential by leading the design and development of scalable software solutions, enhancing user interfaces, optimizing backend services, and championing best practices in a collaborative en...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Champion collaboration by leading support teams through agile methodologies, ensuring seamless escalation management and cultivating an innovative culture centered on AI technology and operational exc...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$129K - $198K *

Unlock potential by creating robust simulation evaluation frameworks for advanced vehicle technology. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance automation testing and drive actionable insights, while...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $130K *

Bring your expertise to a pivotal engineering role where you'll tackle high-impact projects, leading cross-team initiatives from concept to delivery, and driving significant changes across the organiz...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Champion end-to-end testing processes, ensuring functionality and security of IT systems in a dynamic DevSecOps environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to automate testing and maintain co...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K *

Join a team that's responsible for delivering IT modernization solutions for Federal Government contracts. As a leader, you'll drive projects through their lifecycle and manage teams toward successful...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $130K *

Help us transform IT delivery by leading Agile teams, facilitating ceremonies, and removing barriers. Leverage your expertise to enhance collaboration, ensure alignment with client objectives, and pro...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$118K - $148K *

Lead high-impact technical programs, driving alignment across teams and ensuring successful execution of complex initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders in dynamic environments to enhance delivery...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to mentor engineers and lead the development of complex financial systems. Drive architecture decisions while remaining hands-on. Collaborate across domains to enhance payment, fra...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $180K *

Empower your career by designing cutting-edge AI platforms on AWS. Lead initiatives in building scalable ecosystems for intelligent workflows, ensuring governance and excellence in AI architecture whi...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Accelerate innovation in our cloud infrastructure and AI initiatives; lead cross-functional collaboration while driving impactful engineering projects that enhance both products and team capabilities...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team as a leader in core Enterprise product development, balancing management and hands-on coding while driving innovation in a remote-first environment with a focus on AI integration a...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$232K - $325K *

Empower engineering teams to innovate AI-assisted workflows, ensuring scalable, secure, and effective software development by aligning cross-functional strategies, driving organizational change, and p...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $188K *

Architect AI-enabled applications, modernize legacy systems, and ensure compliance while leading collaborative teams and engaging federal stakeholders. Foster secure, innovative software solutions uti...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Build robust cloud infrastructure, deploy applications, and enhance operations through automation, collaboration, and cutting-edge technologies, while ensuring effective security and disaster recovery...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$176K - $237K *

Champion the development of robust computing systems across Temporal Cloud. Drive innovation in managed compute primitives and architect high-performance solutions while ensuring seamless multi-cloud...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks 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.