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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$101K - $138K *

Lead the design and improvement of industrial control solutions, contributing to new product development and enhancing existing configurations for automation systems across various customer sites...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$192K - $202K *

Lead the evolution of data tools, optimizing user experiences while building impactful solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance data accessibility and trust, driving initiatives in frontend and...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $170K *

Lead project initiatives by managing complex implementations of AI solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery, and driving continuous improvement of project process...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $180K *

Elevate your recruiting career by leading a dynamic team in full-cycle engineering hiring, partnering with leadership to create strategic talent solutions, improve processes, and achieve impactful hir...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$87K - $157K *

Drive impactful projects by supporting transmission-level planning and interconnections for renewable energy sources and data centers. Utilize advanced modeling for dynamic systems while collaborating...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $130K *

Transform healthcare operations by leading enterprise-level implementations, guiding clients through complex projects while balancing strategic priorities and technical requirements to achieve signifi...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $130K *

Drive the delivery of innovative cloud solutions, optimizing scalability and performance for complex enterprise environments. Collaborate with a dedicated team to architect, manage, and support robust...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $220K *

Accelerate AI innovation by developing cutting-edge investigative tools that enhance law enforcement's ability to extract insights from complex data and improve case resolution efficiency for a high-i...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $205K *

Optimize the software platform as you lead design and development of complex systems. Mentor junior engineers and implement new technologies while collaborating cross-functionally to drive innovation...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative Digital Engineering solutions by collaborating with subject matter experts and industry leaders to enhance capabilities for both internal and external clients...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing clinical trial project outcomes. Oversee setup and operational documents while collaborating across departments to ensure client satisfaction and drive proces...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$115K - $183K *

Contribute to product strategy and execution, addressing user needs through research and collaboration. Drive outcomes by defining product vision and success metrics, while managing cross-functional p...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$193K - $309K *

Advance your career by developing innovative financial services tailored for restaurants. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build scalable software solutions, optimize processes, and mentor p...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $120K *

Manage system performance and integration efforts while ensuring operational excellence. Act as a liaison among stakeholders, enhancing database capabilities in alignment with organizational objective...

US-AnywhereRemote

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

$193K - $309K *

Lead the charge in advancing Embedded Finance capabilities for restaurants. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deliver cutting-edge financial solutions that enhance user e...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$224K - $356K *

Empower a dynamic team in building scalable GPU infrastructure. Lead operations and automation for Kubernetes environments, enhancing production readiness and driving engineering excellence through co...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Drive quality assurance processes by developing, executing, and managing automated and manual tests. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure software reliability and compliance with...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$144K - $288K *

Reimagine your career with a lead role in advancing cloud-native platforms. Direct technical strategy, mentor engineers, and innovate solutions for high-impact initiatives while ensuring performance...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$162K - $205K *

Lead a high-performing team in Corporate Engineering, driving automation, optimizing SaaS platforms, and ensuring seamless identity and access management to enhance efficiency and security across a gr...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Elevate the future of healthcare data integration by developing scalable cloud-based tooling solutions with a focus on ETL processes. Collaborate across teams to enhance system performance and ensure...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$500K+*

Elevate your career by leading the SRE team to set reliability standards and optimize infrastructure across a rapidly changing environment, leveraging AI for enhanced operation efficiencies and cross...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$131K - $237K *

Elevate the capabilities of space defense through designing and implementing a cutting-edge cloud platform that aligns with strategic mission objectives, ensuring scalability, security, and interopera...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$164K - $311K *

Drive the design and implementation of advanced hardware design tools and methodologies, ensuring optimized performance and efficiency. Collaborate with engineers and vendors to enhance automation cap...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$466K - $500K+*

Partner with us to design and build foundational infrastructure for AI agents, enabling rapid development and deployment. Deliver a reliable, observable platform that enhances agent evaluation while c...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Play a key role in leading and scaling a global engineering team, fostering a culture of excellence, and integrating AI into development processes to enhance efficiency and performance across all plat...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.