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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$159K - $254K *

Drive impactful software development to enhance customer delivery experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design resilient systems that support real-time order tracking and efficient p...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$127K - $160K *

Unlock fullstack development expertise to drive innovative, high-performance web applications while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to guide technical execution and deliver scalable...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$207K - $300K *

Advance your career by spearheading innovative software solutions, driving technical strategies, leading teams, and fostering collaboration among stakeholders to achieve impactful results in a dynamic...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$68K - $105K *

Drive successful digital assessment initiatives by ensuring technical readiness and quality execution of pilots and studies. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver effective soluti...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Engineer transformative AI-augmented solutions for global enterprises, leveraging deep software expertise to drive client success and architect innovative agentic workflows. Collaborate closely with i...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Engineer strategic transformation initiatives to modernize enterprise IT, overseeing program execution, Agile software delivery, and cloud adoption while ensuring compliance and alignment with DoD obj...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Transform global enterprises by leading AI-augmented engineering initiatives. Leverage your extensive development expertise and solution architecture skills in a dynamic, client-facing role that drive...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of software development by leading architectural strategies for Fortune 500 clients. Engage deeply with AI-augmented engineering processes and drive innovative agentic workflows in a...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion transformative solutions by architecting AI-augmented engineering for global enterprises. Lead strategies in a client-focused role to enhance development productivity in regulated industries...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Reimagine the future of engineering by shaping agentic workflows for Fortune 500 clients. In this client-facing role, you'll architect solutions that enhance software development productivity through...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Optimize enterprise architecture by leading AI-augmented engineering solutions. Engage with Fortune 500 clients to transform development processes, fostering innovation in agentic workflows and enhanc...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining how enterprises adopt agentic workflows. Drive transformative engineering solutions for Fortune 500 clients, while leading the charge in AI-augmented software development...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Pioneer innovative solutions as you lead architectural design for AI-augmented workflows in global enterprises, empowering teams to transition into the future of software development with effective, a...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading the architectural direction for agentic workflows. Serve as a key advisor to Fortune 500 clients, driving the shift toward AI-augmented engineering productivity with deep e...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform global engineering by architecting AI-augmented workflows for major clients while leading teams and setting strategic direction in a client-facing capacity. Engage deeply with diverse indust...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of software innovation. Lead high-impact AI-augmented engineering solutions for Fortune 500 clients while defining architectural strategies across complex, full-st...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Lead transformative ICAM projects, driving compliance with federal standards and implementing innovative solutions using Microsoft Entra ID. Collaborate with agile teams to enhance security architectu...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$142K - $196K *

Help us enhance software delivery reliability by building and optimizing systems for deploying and releasing software. Collaborate with engineering teams to implement automation and visibility tools t...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape technical project delivery by managing diverse teams and resources. Drive efficiency through project planning, execution, and cost control, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and quali...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$77K - $95K *

Oversee multiple concurrent client projects, ensuring successful implementation and client satisfaction while managing schedules, budgets, and communication across diverse teams and stakeholders. Leve...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's transforming software development through innovative AI-augmented solutions, focusing on architecting and implementing agentic workflows for top global enterprises in diverse regula...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$146K - $234K *

Lead the migration of IAM data to a modern platform, ensuring accuracy and security throughout the process. Collaborate with multiple teams while managing technical risks, operational support, and com...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$178K - $320K *

Tackle challenging projects by developing innovative machine learning models to optimize eCommerce experiences, drive data-centered decisions, and foster collaboration across teams for impactful strat...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$210K - $260K *

Pioneer growth in the Eastern Region by managing customer relations, driving sales strategies, and enhancing SEAKR's positioning in the space ecosystem while ensuring high-quality proposal delivery an...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$185K - $215K *

Contribute to impactful climate solutions as a Senior Full-Stack Engineer, driving project delivery and developing community-focused features that enhance resilience and change adaptation...

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Yesterday

  •   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.