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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$117K - $234K *

Join us to drive impactful developer integrations with our API ecosystem. As a Senior Partner Engineer, you'll collaborate with external developers, troubleshoot issues, and enhance API adoption throu...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$156K - $215K *

Pioneer innovative integrations as a Staff Forward Deploy Engineer, delivering effective solutions to customer challenges. Collaborate across teams to enhance product performance while leading technic...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $160K *

Contribute to designing and operating global cloud networks, enhancing security, resilience, and efficiency through automation and strong collaboration with engineering teams...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$192K - $302K *

Shape AI solutions by leading a high-performing engineering team, driving innovation in large language models, and collaborating on impactful projects that utilize advanced AI technologies to enhance...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Contribute to cloud-based software solutions by designing and developing robust Java applications within an Agile environment, focusing on AWS-native solutions and legacy system migration to enhance p...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $115K *

Lead the charge in overseeing the technical delivery of mission-critical communication systems. Your expertise will ensure design, implementation, and acceptance of advanced radio networks, contributi...

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$240K - $250K *

Architect a robust CI/CD ecosystem to empower cross-functional engineering teams to deliver high-quality applications rapidly, ensuring seamless integration across backend, frontend, and mobile platfo...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $155K *

Engage with a dynamic team to build full-stack features enhancing user experiences in the short-term rental industry. Collaborate on evolving APIs and AI-driven solutions while delivering high-quality...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $182K *

Unlock innovative advancements in manufacturing and materials for energy. Lead R&D projects, guiding teams and influencing technical strategies while addressing complex industry challenges with minima...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $120K *

Transform lives by leading impactful programs supporting Veteran mental health initiatives. You will manage a complex portfolio within a federal healthcare environment, ensuring effective communicatio...

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Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $245K *

Take ownership of integrating security in CI/CD pipelines, ensuring secure cloud operations while empowering engineering teams at speed. Collaborate to fortify security architecture and manage vulnera...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $172K *

Discover the opportunity to elevate user experiences as a Senior Product Designer. Collaborate with product teams to create innovative solutions, advocate for quality, and enhance our cutting-edge sof...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$190K - $263K *

Lead the charge in enhancing product security engineering practices by driving initiatives across application, infrastructure, and offensive security. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $120K *

Empower our team to develop innovative software solutions by leveraging .NET and JavaScript frameworks. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance user experiences and drive impactful projects that ele...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Lead the charge in advanced epidemiological research, driving methodologies and findings to improve health outcomes in worker populations, while managing project teams and liaising with key stakeholde...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $160K *

Lead architecture and automation of scalable infrastructure for high-volume payment systems. Influence product and platform engineering while optimizing performance, reliability, and security in a sen...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $140K *

Reimagine enterprise operational architectures by aligning IT and OT services. Drive governance and design oversight while ensuring cybersecurity and operational efficiencies across contracts and coll...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$116K - $160K *

Lead the charge in developing and mentoring a high-performing software engineering team, promoting innovation, excellence, and collaboration to deliver scalable, reliable software that aligns with bus...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$154K - $182K *

Shape the future of our marketplace by developing full-stack features and enhancing ML infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable production deployment and scalable per...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in architecting data-driven solutions and enhancing data governance for a robust analytics ecosystem while mentoring teams to drive innovation and best practices in scalable data infra...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$156K - $172K *

Join a team that's driving secure architecture for multi-tenant SaaS applications. You'll advise product teams, lead threat modeling and design reviews, ensuring best practices in security while navig...

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1 week ago

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

$171K - $252K *

Elevate the design experience in connected devices, driving innovation and delivering seamless interactions for families. Collaborate across teams to create impactful solutions both digitally and phys...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $150K *

Reimagine customer success with innovative SaaS healthcare solutions, leveraging financial modeling and strategic insights to drive measurable business outcomes and influence high-stakes decision-maki...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $130K *

Transform and lead IT projects, leveraging technical expertise to guide teams, implement innovations, and ensure delivery of high-quality solutions tailored to client needs...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$152K - $230K *

Architect and deliver high-performance, AI-driven applications, bridging user experience and backend development. Collaborate across teams to integrate innovative technologies and ensure reliable prod...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer 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.