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 - $165K *

Transform the core platform driving product innovation, scalability, and reliability. Lead product roadmaps, enhance user onboarding, and collaborate cross-functionally to support AI adoption while mi...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$84K - $152K *

Champion compliance and oversight for dual-registered representatives, ensuring optimal financial recommendations and service levels across entities. Collaborate with various teams to mentor members a...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$107K - $130K *

Transform the SaaS landscape by writing quality code, collaborating in Agile teams, and leveraging AI tools to enhance productivity and deliver impactful features for nonprofits...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $120K *

Shape the future of enterprise learning solutions by empowering organizations through customer-focused sales engineering, ensuring alignment of technology with growth objectives and driving impactful...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$388K - $500K+*

Accelerate progress at Netflix Playground by creating robust features and seamless integrations for kid-friendly gaming experiences, leveraging both Android and backend expertise to ensure quality and...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$148K - $245K *

Lead the charge in transforming API and event streaming platforms to empower squads with self-service tools, driving strategic evolution at scale while pioneering innovations for an AI-driven future...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $135K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of nuclear energy, focusing on project execution and deployment of small modular reactors globally while ensuring quality and budget compliance throughout the proce...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $135K *

Contribute to the successful deployment of advanced nuclear projects by managing schedules, budgets, and resources while supporting project teams in achieving strategic goals...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$115K - $160K *

Elevate product leadership by shaping innovative platform capabilities that drive business growth, enhance collaboration with diverse teams, and ensure high-impact, scalable solutions...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $240K *

Pioneer large-scale construction projects within a dynamic organization. Lead teams in delivering hyperscale AI Data Centers on time and within budget, ensuring quality and excellence across multiple...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $150K *

Lead the design and validation of innovative Azure cloud solutions, collaborating with sales teams to address client challenges and create scalable architectures that align with business objectives. D...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $180K *

Elevate your career by building and delivering innovative full-stack solutions while collaborating with a dynamic, remote-first team focused on impactful AI-driven projects and reliable software archi...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic technology design for data center projects. Serve as a trusted advisor, ensuring robust, scalable solutions that meet business objectives and align with industry...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Pioneer the customer journey by leading technical onboarding and support, resolving complex issues, and enhancing team capabilities to ensure seamless deployment and client satisfaction across a range...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $196K *

Innovate cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions in a mission-critical team. Leverage advanced programming skills to develop tools enhancing national security efforts, contributing directly to the effect...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Engage deeply with customers to resolve technical challenges and optimize their network management using NetBox. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product adaptation and success while...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$172K - $229K *

Shape the future of AI data engineering by leading a talented team to innovate and streamline ML dataset generation and data warehousing, driving operational excellence for advanced technologies in a...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $145K *

Transform global cloud networking by architecting scalable, secure solutions. Lead cross-functional teams to design and implement next-gen networking services while enhancing production systems and fo...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$158K - $199K *

Transform client relationships and drive strategic account growth as a leader. Guide teams in executing tailored solutions for multinational clients, ensuring high client retention and satisfaction wh...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $150K *

Optimize the development of critical flight software for autonomous satellite operations. Drive innovation and scalability while partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable performance i...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Help us design and develop mission-critical flight software for satellite systems, ensuring reliable operations and supporting dynamic projects in a collaborative environment with cross-functional tea...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$128K - $153K *

Drive impactful software solutions in the healthcare domain, enhancing quality reporting systems for thousands of hospitals. Collaborate cross-functionally to streamline processes, ensuring high stand...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$134K - $205K *

Engage in leading complex electrical engineering projects by mentoring teams and overseeing deliverables at nuclear power plants, ensuring technical and budgetary compliance while fostering strong cli...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$112K - $150K *

Innovate user experience by leading AI-driven design projects that blend high-fidelity aesthetics and dynamic adaptability across robust design systems to create seamless, human-centric interactions w...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$90K - $120K *

Partner with us to enhance our payment gateway services by developing and maintaining microservices in Java/Spring Boot, collaborating across teams to deliver reliable solutions for our diverse custom...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.