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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$154K - $182K *

Drive innovative software solutions by integrating full-stack development with machine learning operations. Collaborate closely with a distributed team to enhance marketplace products and improve user...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $120K *

Innovate with a dynamic team of engineers to shape architecture and drive product expansion as you build reliable software solutions for healthcare, fostering a collaborative environment that promotes...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$171K - $190K *

Transform user experiences by architecting intuitive web applications and APIs. As a full-stack engineer, tackle complex identity and security challenges while building high-performance systems to sup...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Take ownership of transforming unstructured data into actionable insights. Drive product strategy, collaborating closely with engineering and AI teams to enhance data workflows, creating a powerful sy...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Shape the future of security products by driving strategy and execution. Collaborate cross-functionally in a dynamic B2B SaaS environment, leading platform transitions and enhancing customer value wit...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead data engineering initiatives by designing robust data infrastructure and orchestration models to drive analytics. Collaborate with engineering and business partners to create scalable data soluti...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in cybersecurity compliance by managing complex client accounts, guiding them through compliance engagements, and architecting technical GRC frameworks to ensure top-notch client servi...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $185K *

Unlock potential by managing and enhancing security technologies while conducting vital assessments and incident responses. Collaborate with vendors to protect the organization from evolving threats a...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate team performance by leading a skilled group of Project Managers as you ensure smooth customer onboarding, drive project success, and foster cross-functional collaboration in a dynamic environm...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Transform enterprise project delivery by leading multifaceted teams and leveraging agile principles. Drive success through effective management of project life cycles, ensuring alignment between clien...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Deliver foundational customer capabilities by advancing full-stack technology solutions, enhancing authentication, and ensuring reliability for seamless experiences across diverse digital platforms in...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$104K - $123K *

Engage stakeholders to design and optimize data architecture and BI solutions, ensuring high-quality delivery of data pipelines. Drive project planning with a focus on continuous improvement and opera...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$95K - $115K *

Develop and enhance web applications by leveraging .NET Core and Angular to create robust features, while improving our complex codebase and collaborating within a self-organizing Scrum Team for optim...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$139K - $166K *

Empower our team by designing and maintaining data pipelines and systems to transform raw sensor data into actionable insights, enhancing our autonomous vehicle capabilities through reliable data infr...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$101K - $204K *

Champion innovation by providing technical leadership across multiple agile teams. Design, develop, and maintain robust software systems while mentoring junior engineers to enhance their skills and co...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$199K - $274K *

Shape the future of identity management by driving technical strategy and modernization of enterprise identity solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance authentication experiences while ensuring...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative AI solutions by translating complex business challenges into scalable machine learning applications. Collaborate cross-functionally to design architectures and...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative solutions by bridging architecture, engineering, and operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure top-notch technical quality and efficient sp...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in bridging architecture and engineering, ensuring high-quality product delivery through technical expertise and collaborative problem-solving across interdisciplinary teams within a d...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by supporting the Epidemiology team with data analysis, developing innovative methods for observational data reporting, and managing stakeholder relationships across multiple projects...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$108K - $145K *

Grow with a dynamic team as you develop and manage equipment sourcing strategies, ensure supplier performance, and drive innovation in procurement processes while building strong relationships with cl...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$220K - $300K *

Shape the future of our cloud infrastructure by enhancing performance, automating workflows, and ensuring security compliance, while collaborating with global engineering teams on scalable, innovative...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's redefining cybersecurity by leading innovative product strategies that enhance security operations and managed services. Collaborate across departments to drive customer insights an...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $250K *

Elevate trading solutions by developing impactful C++ applications that enhance equity trading platforms, leveraging AI and collaboration to optimize performance and user experience for trading profes...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $140K *

Lead the charge in product management, collaborating with cross-functional teams to define strategy, develop solutions, and achieve product vision while fostering cooperative relationships for success...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.