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 *

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...

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3 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

$126K - $137K *

Transform advanced engineering practices while leading teams in cutting-edge technologies. Analyze system requirements, manage budgets, and ensure mission success across programs and stakeholders for...

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Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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...

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6 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...

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2 days ago

  •   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...

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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

Yesterday

  •   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 4 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

4 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

3 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 yesterday

  •   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 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $225K *

Drive innovation by leading the development of cloud-based solutions. Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary Agile team to create low latency APIs and applications that support customer healthcare da...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $215K *

Join us to develop and optimize character tools that enhance game creation, collaborating with artists and engineers to integrate advanced AI and ML technologies into our pipelines for more efficient...

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6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$196K - $207K *

Join a team that powers real-time shelf intelligence by developing innovative Android apps. You'll lead Android engineering efforts, solve complex challenges, and collaborate with cross-functional tea...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$192K - $202K *

Drive innovation by building next-gen Android applications for real-time inventory intelligence, collaborating cross-functionally to optimize user experience and shape cutting-edge technology in groce...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate your career by driving strategic direction and product excellence for our Partner Platform. Collaborate across teams to enhance cloud partner operations, oversee delivery, and mentor product o...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$205K - $240K *

Shape the future of AI-driven health guidance by defining and building the core Digital Twin intelligence system. Collaborate across teams to create scalable solutions for personalized health interact...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Empower the mobile delivery landscape by leading CI/CD automation and enhancing engineering practices, while mentoring teams and shaping scalable solutions for high-quality mobile applications across...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$112K - $141K *

Design AWS infrastructure for PLM software implementations, ensuring security and performance. Collaborate with teams, automate processes, and manage application upgrades while supporting DoD customer...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $190K *

Empower global communication by delivering software projects, managing risks, and collaborating with engineering teams. Leverage your expertise in project management and Agile methodologies to drive o...

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1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$165K - $220K *

Elevate your engineering career by leading the development of innovative healthcare software. Drive technical direction, ensure system reliability, and mentor a growing team as you scale expertise and...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$168K - $183K *

Join a team that's redefining risk engineering by leading comprehensive security reviews across diverse technology domains, establishing consistent practices, and mentoring peers to enhance security a...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.