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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$136K - $170K *

Join a team that's driving AI and automation strategies to enhance enterprise operations. Collaborate in designing governance frameworks, evaluating technologies, and ensuring impactful adoption acros...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$136K - $170K *

Drive your career forward while defining and governing enterprise AI strategies. Collaborate with leaders across business units, prioritize AI initiatives, and ensure successful adoption and measurabl...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$205K - $230K *

Engage with diverse teams to design and implement scalable machine learning solutions that enhance user experience and streamline business processes while driving impactful data-driven decision-making...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Innovate recruiting strategies to attract top-tier technical talent, collaborate with engineering leaders, and manage full-cycle recruitment for complex roles in a fast-paced environment. Shape except...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$185K - $335K *

Lead the evolution of compilers and model exports for autonomous vehicles, ensuring optimized performance and reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance AI compilation tools integ...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $125K *

Engage your project management expertise to lead high-volume healthcare software implementations. Drive team success and client satisfaction while managing project scope, timelines, and budgets across...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$102K - $199K *

Unlock the potential of technology integration and systems engineering. Lead a dynamic team in delivering innovative IT solutions while managing project life-cycles from requirements to implementation...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K - $140K *

Lead the design and development of innovative applications. Collaborate with agile teams to enhance system capabilities while ensuring performance, security, and scalability. Drive technical decisions...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $150K *

Lead the charge in delivering cutting-edge automated storage solutions by managing multimillion-dollar projects, ensuring timely execution, budget adherence, and effective collaboration with stakehold...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $130K *

Partner with us to drive product strategy and roadmap execution, bridging business needs and technical solutions to deliver innovative value-driven products in a fast-paced Agile environment while fos...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $125K *

Join a team that's innovating healthcare analytics through software engineering, designing robust applications, and collaborating across departments to drive client success while enhancing your techni...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $125K *

Engage as a trusted advisor, leveraging your technical expertise in mobile SDKs to drive customer success, optimize HERE's location products, and resolve complex issues throughout their lifecycle. You...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $220K *

Empower high-performing engineering teams to deliver scalable data solutions. Lead cross-functional collaborations, drive project execution, and foster talent development while ensuring alignment with...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$117K - $234K *

Empower our Catalog Engineering team by designing and developing scalable, high-performance services that enhance customer experience and solve complex system challenges in a dynamic, collaborative Ag...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$117K - $234K *

Innovate and lead the development of advanced membership platform solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software that enhances customer shopping experiences across...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$211K - $349K *

Reimagine customer solutions as a Principal Solutions Architect, fostering relationships, driving technical excellence, and architecting innovative open-source technology solutions for top-tier cable...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $180K *

Help us lead transformative client engagements by leveraging Adobe's marketing ecosystem. Drive strategy, technology integration, and personalized marketing solutions that create measurable outcomes a...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $180K *

Optimize client marketing transformation through Adobe solutions. Lead consultative sessions, develop data-driven strategies, and ensure seamless integration of marketing technology, delivering high-v...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $140K *

Drive improvements by leading user needs collection and analysis. Facilitate Agile processes, engage stakeholders, and enhance documentation to streamline workflows and ensure project success across t...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $110K *

Advance marketing effectiveness by leveraging data insights and analytics. Lead measurement strategies for integrated digital ecosystems, driving performance evaluations and guiding teams to inform st...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $130K *

Transform partner engagement by creating and innovating programs that enhance experience. Lead the development of a user-friendly portal while driving key performance metrics, fostering relationships...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$174K - $236K *

Help us drive team success by leading platform engineering efforts and fostering talent development. Balance technical execution with people management while promoting an AI-forward environment that v...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $125K *

Lead the charge in executing complex healthcare software implementations, managing multiple projects while ensuring financial performance and client satisfaction. Drive process improvements and mentor...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $130K *

Engineer the foundation of a cutting-edge tax engine, collaborating closely with CPAs to ensure accuracy while enhancing testing and integration systems for rapid deployment and scaling in a transform...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Join a team that's focused on enhancing applied AI/ML systems that drive key business operations. Collaborate closely with product and engineering teams to create impactful models and improve workflow...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.