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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$100K - $120K *

Lead the development of scalable, high-performance systems by leveraging your full stack expertise. Collaborate with a motivated team to deliver impactful features for a user-focused platform in a dyn...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$174K - $210K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Product Engineer to drive innovative healthcare solutions using Ruby on Rails and ReactJS, enhancing product experiences that impact millions while collaborating in a f...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$182K - $238K *

Pioneer customer success transformation by designing impactful strategies and frameworks. Collaborate across teams to enhance customer engagement and maximize value throughout the enterprise lifecycle...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$134K - $202K *

Lead the charge in driving enterprise technology initiatives, managing project delivery from planning to implementation while collaborating with stakeholders to ensure on-time and on-scope success. Br...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$199K - $243K *

Accelerate enterprise transformation by leading core banking technology initiatives. Oversee teams, drive modernization, and align strategies with business goals to create innovative, high-quality sol...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $158K *

Play a key role in modernizing healthcare technology by developing and maintaining solutions that meet business needs. Collaborate across teams to ensure quality and optimize performance using an agil...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $155K *

Transform the customer onboarding experience in local government with engineer-led implementations. Collaborate on technical challenges, automate key processes, and ensure data integrity while buildin...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Lead the design and optimization of scalable cloud-native data pipelines while engaging directly with clients. Drive data quality initiatives and ensure seamless integration of large datasets using AW...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $178K *

Unlock potential by leading the strategic deployment of SAP BTP services, ensuring high availability and implementing security frameworks across global accounts. Collaborate with diverse teams to opti...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic initiatives across diverse DoD programs. Manage comprehensive project portfolios while ensuring alignment with organizational goals and delivering exceptional out...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining cybersecurity solutions. Leverage your expertise in Kubernetes, DevSecOps, and API development to enhance national security interests through advanced software engineerin...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of endpoint management by leading a team to design and optimize mobile device management strategies using Microsoft Intune within a secure, regulated environment, ensuring compliance...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team focused on enhancing cloud infrastructure with cutting-edge CI/CD practices, automation, and AWS solutions. Collaborate across development and operations to drive improvements and...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Empower your career by owning our Real-Time Prescription Benefits product roadmap. Collaborate with Engineering, Compliance, and Clinical teams to ensure accurate benefit checks, guiding prescribers a...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $200K *

Empower innovation by developing backend software for fleet orchestration, managing tasks, state, and routing for robotic systems in dynamic environments, ensuring timely and efficient operations...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $210K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of software engineering by leading talented developers in building innovative applications. Drive agile methodologies and foster a collaborative culture while act...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$132K - $180K *

Pioneer innovative product strategies while collaborating across teams to enhance customer solutions. Drive market analysis, functional requirements, and product lifecycle management to improve health...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of design by pioneering Agentic Experience. You'll transform AI interaction, mentoring teams and influencing product strategy while ensuring innovative, reliable d...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that drives project success by leading independent, mid-complexity initiatives. Manage timelines, budgets, and client satisfaction while ensuring operational excellence and compliance thro...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $195K *

Unlock your potential by joining a high-performing team to develop innovative software for packet forwarding engines and system management in complex networking ASICs, playing a vital role in our lead...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$184K - $356K *

Elevate your career by joining a cutting-edge team focused on optimizing deep learning systems through innovative CUDA techniques and high-performance computing solutions...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$320K - $500K *

Join our team to build groundbreaking TV app features that delight millions! Collaborate with cross-functional partners to shape user experiences and drive product innovations on a diverse range of TV...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$96K - $130K *

Lead the design and development of digital platforms, enhancing user experience and performance for UGG's sites. Collaborate in an Agile environment while mentoring junior developers and integrating i...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$139K - $201K *

Accelerate product innovation by leading the development of data pipelines, defining the vision and strategy for customer-centric solutions that enhance data processing across platforms, ensuring alig...

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Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$126K - $205K *

Optimize software systems by leading cross-functional teams to enhance performance and scalability. Drive innovative solutions while collaborating with stakeholders for effective execution and continu...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.