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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$135K - $160K *

Elevate your career as a Lead Software Engineer, driving the development of high-performance backend systems for an innovative financial exchange, influencing architecture, and solving complex challen...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$146K - $151K *

Transform your career by leading the deployment and optimization of cloud solutions, enhancing operational reliability, driving security compliance, and guiding teams in adopting best DevOps practices...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$144K - $190K *

Advance cutting-edge defense technology by leading the design of complex embedded systems, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-performance hardware solutions on time and within...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing top-tier support and solutions for clients. Collaborate on system design and management while driving project implementation and ensuring exceptional service...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Optimize Salesforce platform health by shaping design, governance, and engineering practices while overseeing integration and mentoring engineering teams to elevate technical capabilities and foster i...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$185K - $264K *

Join us to manage and shape technical direction for AI-native systems, leading a team in defining, building, and evaluating agentic solutions that drive impactful results in a regulated environment...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that engages in impactful power system studies, balancing project acquisition and execution. Lead engineering projects, mentor junior staff, and contribute to industry standards while work...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $181K *

Lead the charge in managing multiple software engineering teams, defining strategies, ensuring project delivery aligns with company goals, fostering innovation, mentoring talent, and driving continuou...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate customer success for high-value manufacturing accounts. Drive growth, build executive relationships, and ensure full platform value through strategic advisory and transformation leadership in...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $219K *

Drive the vision for Samsara device installations, enhancing user experiences and ensuring rapid, accurate setups. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize the install process, making impac...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $140K *

Join a team that champions innovative learning solutions, driving excellence in development and training across diverse service settings. Lead strategic L&D initiatives while implementing AI to enhanc...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

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

$181K - $241K *

Unlock your potential as an engineering manager, guiding a team to build a reliable foundation in AWS, driving automation, and fostering technical excellence to empower infrastructure teams in a growi...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$104K - $142K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Android Platform Developer, collaborating across teams to enhance our secure custom Android operating system, focusing on security and innovation in mobile applicatio...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$184K - $356K *

Manage broad engineering projects to enhance toolchain adoption and performance across complex software systems. Collaborate cross-functionally, resolve integration issues, and document reusable metho...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Empower innovative software solutions by designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality applications while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet diverse client needs and specification...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$104K - $173K *

Unlock potential by driving strategic partnerships and sales growth across North America, leveraging your expertise within the energy sector. Engage with key stakeholders to foster collaboration and a...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$204K - $290K *

Transform consumer experiences by leading a vital engineering team in mobile and web projects. Drive technical strategy, enhance user journeys, and foster cross-team collaboration while ensuring syste...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $120K *

Transform agile delivery as an experienced Scrum Master, leading integrated teams through effective development and sustainment of Oracle Cloud applications while aligning with government strategies a...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Drive complex federal platform initiatives, enhancing security, compliance, and infrastructure through innovative engineering solutions and cross-functional leadership...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Lead the development of cutting-edge IAM solutions, ensuring secure access across cloud infrastructures and applications. Drive projects end-to-end, improve role designs, and reduce privilege sprawl w...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Drive the creation of AI-native solutions, leveraging advanced LLM frameworks to build agent-based systems. Collaborate closely with clients and end-users to ensure systems are practical, effective, a...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join our cloud engineering team to enhance the reliability and scalability of critical financial SaaS applications. Drive observability strategies, automate systems, and lead incident response to deli...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's transforming people operations in a high-growth environment. You will be pivotal in managing HR functions, ensuring employee support, and enhancing workplace experiences while thriv...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Lead the development and management of a critical AI platform, ensuring secure, efficient integration and support across internal systems. Drive strategic initiatives to optimize AI adoption, cost con...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower software quality by designing automated tests, collaborating on priorities, and mentoring junior testers. Ensure software meets requirements while leveraging cutting-edge testing technologies...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days 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.