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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$125K - $150K *

Pioneer the development of scalable enterprise applications and cloud-native platforms. Leverage your expertise in architecture, software development, and DevOps to drive innovation, deliver high-perf...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$122K - $165K *

Oversee the development of scalable backend systems and APIs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions by transforming vague specs into concrete tasks while advocating...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$111K - $180K *

Empower the frontend engineering team by harnessing TypeScript and React to develop and enhance the foundational components of web applications, driving collaboration and quality in a fast-paced, agil...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$118K - $180K *

Develop and deliver innovative civil engineering solutions for power projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create designs that enhance project feasibility and efficiency, ensuring the...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Empower a team to coordinate power outages by analyzing impacts and bundling shutdowns effectively. Lead cross-functional meetings, manage project assignments, and drive continuous improvement initiat...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's shaping cybersecurity compliance initiatives through effective leadership and collaboration, managing frameworks like SOC 2 and ISO 27001 to ensure excellence in delivery and securi...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$97K - $156K *

Join a team dedicated to implementing strategic software solutions, optimizing CI/CD pipelines, and enhancing cross-functional collaboration. Drive innovative customer experience initiatives leveragin...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$98K - $155K *

Join our Patient Digital Next team to lead in designing and implementing cutting-edge mobile and web applications. Collaborate in a fast-paced Agile environment, mentoring developers while enhancing p...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $210K *

Lead the charge in pioneering AI projects by transforming executive inquiries into actionable insights. Manage a skilled team to rapidly validate concepts, embrace ambiguity, and clearly communicate f...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$141K - $224K *

Unlock potential by spearheading innovative satellite systems engineering initiatives that support vital defense programs, guiding projects from conception to successful operation through collaboratio...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Lead a talented team in crafting a high-quality, scalable object storage product that enhances the developer experience, balancing technical execution with product thinking to drive meaningful improve...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$112K - $193K *

Join our dynamic team to develop innovative healthcare solutions using AI/ML techniques. Leverage your full-stack development skills to enhance and create software that improves care delivery for prov...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Shape the future of software delivery by leading engineering teams through the full SDLC, implementing DevSecOps practices, and enhancing collaboration across federal IT programs to ensure successful...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Help us lead software engineering teams through the SDLC, driving efficient product builds while ensuring compliance with DevSecOps and agile practices. You’ll play a critical role in fostering collab...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Champion quality assurance in software applications by conducting comprehensive functional, integration, and automated testing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product reliability a...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $170K *

Champion quality assurance for an AI-driven system by developing robust test plans, ensuring accountability for acceptance criteria, and establishing comprehensive automation, driving engineering succ...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$195K - $217K *

Pioneer the technical vision for an innovative ML platform, driving scalable AI solutions and collaborating with product and engineering teams to align technical strategy with business objectives for...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Contribute to a high-velocity team as you build scalable backend systems and user-facing applications, optimizing performance and reliability while driving impactful solutions across a distributed eng...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$195K - $270K *

Champion the mobile engineering efforts for Cash Line, driving the launch of an Android app with a focus on React Native. Influence product strategy, enhance code quality, and provide mentorship, shap...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$170K - $200K *

Lead cross-functional integration of data, analytics, evaluation, and governance to enhance healthcare AI products. Drive roadmap ownership, optimize workflows, ensure data quality, and foster collabo...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $228K *

Lead the charge in delivering scalable, enterprise-level software solutions. Drive technical leadership, architect innovative systems, and guide teams through modernization and cloud adoption initiati...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $228K *

Lead, innovate, and mentor as you design enterprise software solutions that drive high availability and performance. Collaboratively guide teams through complex development projects, ensuring excellen...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$156K - $215K *

Advance your career by owning our cutting-edge AI Gateway infrastructure, collaborating cross-functionally to enhance reliability, scalability, and performance while mentoring peers and driving techni...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$157K - $205K *

Join a dynamic team to optimize our design system and UI patterns, enhancing product development across teams. Drive quality, consistency, and collaboration between design, product, and engineering in...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$255K - $383K *

Lead the charge in building and managing a diverse engineering team to innovate and execute cutting-edge technology strategies that deliver unparalleled game experiences in an ever-evolving live servi...

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Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 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.