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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$103K - $181K *

Lead the charge in developing comprehensive remediation designs and specifications. Drive innovation in environmental engineering projects while collaborating across teams and ensuring top-quality per...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$119K - $127K *

Elevate your career by addressing project management challenges and enhancing customer satisfaction through the design and delivery of advanced visual analytics, while leading implementation processes...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $210K *

Elevate revenue growth by leading engineering teams in experimentation, coaching talent, and driving data-informed decisions to improve product performance and user engagement. Collaborate across func...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $140K *

Drive agile success by serving as Scrum Master for dynamic development teams. Facilitate ceremonies, foster collaboration, and optimize delivery outcomes to enhance mission-critical identity managemen...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Champion the execution of complex B2B SaaS workflows, translating business needs into clear, actionable requirements while collaborating with Engineering, UX, and QA teams for successful product deliv...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $140K *

Grow your career with a senior role leading electrical design for complex projects. Manage the full lifecycle of engineering while ensuring high standards of quality, efficiency, and compliance across...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$250K - $300K *

Transform AI research by leading innovations in autonomous systems and agentic infrastructure, ensuring safe and effective deployment in regulated environments. Drive strategic direction through exper...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$230K *

Join a team that's empowering mobile innovation. Lead engineering efforts to build high-quality, user-centric mobile applications while mentoring talent and shaping a collaborative culture. Drive exce...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$77K - $137K *

Lead the charge in transforming customer projects by managing multiple consulting engagements. Utilize your expertise to ensure timely delivery, budget adherence, and satisfaction while fostering stro...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $160K *

Elevate your career by driving strategic partnerships and solutions that connect technical capabilities to impactful business outcomes while enabling partner success in a dynamic SaaS environment...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $160K *

Join us in shaping enterprise architecture strategies that enable AI and digital transformation. Collaborate with diverse teams to define innovative technology solutions that drive business agility an...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $220K *

Pioneer impactful AI/ML solutions as you develop agentic LLM systems, managing their lifecycle from prototyping to production. Collaborate cross-functionally to design efficient RAG pipelines and enha...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$103K - $181K *

Lead cutting-edge infrastructure projects, overseeing design and engineering work, ensuring compliance with regulations while mentoring a talented team to achieve excellence and innovation in bridge e...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$135K - $180K *

Transform customer experiences by leading product vision and AI integration. Leverage data to drive decisions, collaborate with teams, and enhance usability across customer journeys in a fast-paced en...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $130K *

Engage in shaping the future of business banking by leading cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions while tackling complex challenges. You'll own impactful features from concept to laun...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$148K - $235K *

Transform quality assurance in manufacturing by ensuring supplier excellence, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and implementing best practices for advanced technology systems, all while fost...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$106K - $284K *

Champion a talented team of engineers in developing innovative healthcare solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance clinical data exchange through scalable microservices, fostering a cultur...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$91K - $163K *

Drive innovation in analytics solutions by designing and enhancing cloud-based data pipelines, implementing scalable architectures, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet client needs e...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$156K - $212K *

Join a high-performing team to design advanced signal systems for transit and rail projects. Your expertise will ensure successful and safe operations while working on complex engineering challenges i...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$70K - $95K *

Advance your career by ensuring passenger railcar integrity through inspections, structural calculations, and design verification. Collaborate with teams to uphold safety standards while supporting pr...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's redefining release management. Oversee the planning and execution of application and infrastructure releases while ensuring compliance, minimizing downtime, and driving process impr...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$130K - $180K *

Champion the architectural vision for cloud-native platforms, driving innovation and excellence across systems while mentoring engineering teams to elevate technical standards and operational resilien...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Champion impactful client engagements by driving pre-sales design, managing project delivery, and fostering executive relationships. Leverage strategic vision and leadership skills to enhance account...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $150K *

Lead the development of scalable solutions while mentoring a dynamic team. Shape technical strategy through hands-on engineering, influence architecture, and foster collaboration across product initia...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$136K - $177K *

Empower the development process by enhancing CI/CD pipelines and implementing AI tooling, fostering seamless workflows. Collaborate with teams to ensure operational excellence and drive innovation in...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 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.