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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$176K - $206K *

Transform enterprise technology governance and security programs, ensuring compliance and risk management while leading teams and enhancing automation in a rapidly evolving environment. Play a pivotal...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Advance your career by leading cross-functional engineering teams to transform insurance solutions. Drive strategic initiatives, ensure operational excellence, and foster a culture of innovation while...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $220K *

Shape the future of engineering by enabling seamless execution of key initiatives. Collaborate with leadership and teams to tackle challenges, streamline processes, and drive strategic projects that e...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $230K *

Empower your engineering team by managing roadmap execution, optimizing agile processes, and fostering collaboration. Use your SaaS expertise to lead diverse teams in delivering high-quality data-driv...

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Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $160K *

Drive AI-accelerated migration capabilities for law firms with a focus on architecting and implementing scalable, repeatable migration processes while leading a dedicated engineering team to ensure hi...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $130K *

Drive your career as a technical lead, shaping scalable SaaS products while enhancing energy efficiency and sustainability through innovative technologies in a collaborative environment. Join us to ma...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$250K - $350K *

Seeking a Principal Engineer to lead cross-team initiatives, define platform architecture, and coach engineers. Drive AI adoption, enhance reliability, and improve customer outcomes while owning techn...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$126K - $157K *

Unlock your potential as a lead technologist, guiding teams to deliver high-quality software solutions. Collaborate with diverse clients, innovate in AI and ML, and foster a culture of learning and me...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$210K - $300K *

Join a team that engineers innovative backend solutions, designing scalable systems for complex transactions, while partnering across teams to establish engineering standards and support transformativ...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $175K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of cybersecurity solutions. As a Principal Product Manager, you'll drive innovative offerings, serving diverse market segments while leveraging your extensive exp...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$184K - $289K *

Unlock potential by leading enterprise security architecture, driving innovation, and enhancing business agility. Collaborate across teams to establish best practices while ensuring robust security me...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that’s driving innovation in software development. This role involves crafting high-quality code across front and back-end technologies, collaborating with diverse teams, and delivering im...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future by leading a dynamic support team. Oversee operations, mentor junior engineers, and enhance client relationships. Elevate technical projects while fostering a collaborative environmen...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$144K - $288K *

Transform cloud infrastructure through innovative automation strategies, driving efficiency and security while leading teams to optimize CI/CD workflows. Leverage deep expertise in IaC and programming...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $179K *

Unlock potential by owning the developer experience on our satellite network, seamlessly integrating new hardware and optimizing firmware interactions. Lead efforts in automated testing and community...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$119K - $198K *

Inspire high-quality software development by designing, implementing, and guiding solutions for diverse stakeholders while leading junior team members in an agile environment...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $176K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Software Engineer I, where you'll create impactful systems and experiences for appointment-based businesses while collaborating closely with Product and Design to solve...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$195K - $220K *

Engage with stakeholders to build impactful healthcare tools as a Senior Software Engineer. Collaborate across teams, leveraging your expertise in full-stack engineering and AI to drive meaningful out...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$209K - $273K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative AI solutions, collaborating cross-functionally, and driving impactful results for customers. Empower teams through mentorship while navigating complex environm...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Engineer robust AI systems to optimize developer experience, integrating backend APIs, SDKs, and orchestration tools. Lead cross-team collaboration ensuring scalable, high-performance solutions that e...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Pioneer excellence in mobile app development by leading a team of Android engineers, ensuring high quality and innovation while overseeing project architecture, integration, and continuous delivery th...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$168K - $183K *

Elevate software development by designing scalable, secure solutions that empower students. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, coach colleagues, and explore emerging technologies to enhance expe...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Empower a talented SDK engineering team to innovate and deliver seamless, real-time content solutions. Lead developer experience initiatives while fostering a collaborative culture and driving strateg...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$200K - $260K *

Champion innovation in software development by leveraging Agile practices, leading technical decisions, and collaborating across teams to enhance application performance and reliability...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in designing and developing Oracle/NetSuite integrations. Own the connector lifecycle, collaborating with product and engineering teams to deliver innovative solutions and technical me...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   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.