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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$120K - $150K *

Join a team that's redefining energy solutions. As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you'll lead design and execution of cutting-edge Solar and Battery Storage projects while mentoring peers and driving t...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$152K - $241K *

Unlock innovative solutions as you develop advanced system software for next-gen O-RAN infrastructures. Collaborate across hardware, software, and networking groups to enhance performance and efficien...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$90K - $110K *

Join an engaging team to drive innovation and change initiatives across multiple projects, enhancing processes and stakeholder collaboration. Support business analysis and project management in a dyna...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join as the GTM Enablement Lead to design and implement comprehensive sales training programs, collaborating with Sales, Marketing, and Product to ensure new hires excel and adapt swiftly in a dynamic...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $112K *

Join a team that's transforming software quality through automation and cloud innovation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance testing efficiency and ensure high-quality software deliver...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Empower your engineering career by driving platform reliability and improving incident management across teams. Engage in high-impact problem-solving while shaping best practices and standards in a co...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$131K - $160K *

Unlock potential by owning the end-to-end product strategy for e-commerce and data delivery systems, ensuring a seamless customer journey for aviation products from purchase to cockpit integration...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $300K *

Lead the charge in developing a high-performing team of Partner/Support Engineers to enhance advertiser relationships, drive program success, and innovate technical solutions across multiple market se...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $165K *

Drive complex project implementations as a Technical Project Manager, coordinating diverse teams and stakeholders. Lead the delivery process, ensuring high quality and on-time results while shaping th...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in creating scalable Duck Creek solutions, utilizing your deep expertise to mentor teams and translate client needs into technical designs, while driving project success and enhancing...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$172K - $246K *

Lead the charge in shaping security governance by partnering with engineering teams, driving high-priority initiatives, and automating compliance processes to enhance operational efficiency and securi...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive security innovation by architecting advanced defenses for a cloud-based platform. Collaborate closely with engineering teams to embed security into processes, ensuring robust safety measures whi...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $100K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in high voltage substation design. You will create detailed engineering deliverables and conduct safety assessments for projects up to 765kV, ensuring quality and...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $200K *

Join a team that's transforming enterprise security insights through innovative reporting and integrations. Collaborate with a passionate community to build features that matter, enhancing user safety...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$230K - $280K *

Lead the charge in developing cutting-edge platform engineering solutions, guiding teams in Infrastructure, SRE, and DevOps. Balance delivery speed and operational excellence while driving innovation...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion the technical enablement of partners in the EPM market, guiding their strategic execution and improving delivery quality through innovative solutions, training programs, and deep architectura...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading the Machine Learning Platform team, enhancing our foundational systems for model training and evaluation. Drive innovative solutions, reduce technical debt, and foster a cu...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $200K *

Join a team that's building an innovative AI-driven platform for hardware development. As a backend engineer, you'll craft core services, implement APIs, and ensure reliable system performance while c...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K - $250K *

Unlock your potential by joining an innovative team dedicated to revolutionizing medical technology. Collaborate with talented engineers and leverage cutting-edge tools to enhance products that positi...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$499K - $500K+*

Shape the future of system security by architecting robust solutions for edge and gaming appliances. Collaborate across teams to enhance security measures while ensuring high performance and efficienc...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Pioneer the operational reliability of advanced lab environments, enhance automation strategies, and tackle complex technical challenges with a skilled team. Elevate performance standards and drive in...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Analyze emerging AI workloads and optimize performance models to enhance hardware/software integration. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to inform design improvements and drive innovative solut...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Drive innovative solutions as you lead full-stack development, architect scalable platforms, and mentor talent while ensuring top-notch performance and collaboration across technical teams to deliver...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$172K - $197K *

Lead the charge in shaping the engineering vision and scaling architecture to support rapid growth, driving organizational effectiveness while ensuring platform resilience in a high-performance, remot...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $209K *

Empower engineering productivity and system reliability as you lead innovative platform initiatives, design robust tools, and shape the architecture that drives operational excellence within engineeri...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.