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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$131K - $237K *

Lead complex systems engineering projects, driving collaboration and ensuring technical feasibility across multiple domains. Engage with stakeholders to deliver strategic solutions while maintaining a...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $100K *

Lead successful client implementations by managing multiple projects, ensuring satisfaction, and utilizing expertise in benefits administration. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver solutions tha...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K *

Lead and shape innovative design projects, collaborating across teams to create exceptional digital experiences for diverse clients while mentoring junior designers and driving strategic direction...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$160K - $200K *

Lead the charge in creating and scaling a robust engineering services unit, defining strategic direction, optimizing resources, and expanding market presence through innovation and comprehensive talen...

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's driving software quality through innovative automation frameworks. As a key player, you'll lead QA efforts, mentor engineers, and ensure high-quality, reliable software in an Agile...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team of experts to design and optimize Azure cloud solutions, ensuring security, scalability, and efficiency. Collaborate across departments to develop robust infrastructures, implement...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Empower your career by leading and scaling a multidisciplinary engineering team in full-stack and data engineering. Drive impact through collaboration and technical excellence, ensuring quality and in...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$157K - $185K *

Join a team that's transforming quality engineering with AI-first practices across complex SaaS environments. Lead the strategy and execution while partnering globally to enhance system validation and...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$263K - $329K *

Join a team that's redefining networking by leading the design and execution of our dataplane platform. You'll drive product strategy, enhance user connectivity, and ensure top-tier performance for ov...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's elevating building systems by delivering expert electrical engineering designs and mentorship, while managing projects effectively and ensuring quality standards throughout the cons...

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2 days ago

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

$126K - $164K *

Join a team that's leading the design of utility-scale solar projects. Your role will focus on optimizing solar engineering solutions, managing project teams, and forging strong client relationships a...

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Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$165K - $170K *

Shape secure cloud operations by leading a technical team focused on AWS and cloud security. Drive detection engineering, incident response, and compliance to ensure robust protection and seamless mis...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading AI-driven peer reviews for enterprise clients. Collaborate across disciplines to translate technical insights into value, measure pilot program impact, and develop authorit...

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5 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career with us as you automate cloud resources, enhance tooling, and improve product manageability while collaborating with multifaceted teams to deliver innovative solutions in a dynam...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$93K - $140K *

Lead the transformation of testing practices by developing AI-driven solutions that enhance product quality and efficiency. Drive strategic testing initiatives across multiple disciplines to ensure ra...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $150K *

Optimize database solutions by designing, developing, and maintaining scalable relational databases to support cloud-native applications. Collaborate with engineers across disciplines to implement cut...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$94K - $179K *

Lead high-quality software design and development, mentor teams, and drive innovation in complex systems. Collaborate to enhance features and ensure top-tier solutions in a dynamic engineering environ...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $174K *

Elevate your career by leading agile teams in designing and developing sophisticated software solutions. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will mentor talent, drive innovation, and ensure top-notch d...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $174K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative software solutions by mentoring teams, driving agile processes, and ensuring high-quality product delivery while enhancing system performance and user experien...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading DevOps innovation through deployment, monitoring, and CI/CD architecture. Transform operations and enhance user experience with modern tools while mentoring engineers for p...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Lead the mechanical design of satellite systems from concept to launch. Oversee a team, ensuring structural integrity and performance while innovating to meet demanding project requirements in a fast...

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$121K - $193K *

Shape the future of web applications by leveraging your frontend expertise to solve complex customer experience challenges, mentor engineers, and enhance development workflows while harnessing AI tool...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Build and enhance AI-driven developer tools to streamline workflows, boost productivity, and improve developer satisfaction. Collaborate with engineers to identify and eliminate friction, ensuring a s...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive innovation by leading cross-functional teams to advance oncology drug candidates through clinical trials, ensuring timely delivery and regulatory compliance for improved patient outcomes...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$144K - $288K *

Drive the design and delivery of enterprise-scale Generative AI solutions, guiding teams to build secure, scalable platforms across AWS and Google Cloud, while championing responsible AI practices and...

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4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.