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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$90K - $130K *

Unlock your potential as you deliver high-quality security software, mentor team members, and drive a culture of technical excellence within an agile environment. Collaborate across projects to ensure...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$84K - $129K *

Lead innovative projects in utility-scale power generation, collaborating with developers, owners, and contractors while ensuring effective outcomes through technical expertise and modern engineering...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$99K - $223K *

Transform the data platform by serving as a technical leader. Collaborate across teams to deliver scalable software solutions, ensuring operations meet standards for reliability, security, and complia...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $275K *

Drive the charge in creating scalable CI/CD systems that enhance developer productivity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design efficient integration workflows and mentor CI engineers to up...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Join our team as a Senior Application Support Engineer to ensure seamless operations and drive continuous improvements. You'll optimize business applications, facilitate transitions, and enhance servi...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $179K *

Empower utility planning by leading advisory projects in transmission analysis, generator interconnections, and feasibility studies, collaborating with diverse clients to ensure effective power system...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $150K *

Join a team that's scaling innovative distributed systems across our platform, shaping technical frameworks, and driving organizational growth while collaborating with talented engineers in a dynamic...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of cloud and AI technologies. Contribute as a key team member in developing and managing cloud infrastructures, ensuring optimum security and service availability...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Champion the AI transformation for GTM operations, leveraging data-driven strategies to optimize workflows across Marketing, Sales, Customer Success, and RevOps. Drive impactful initiatives and hands...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Champion optimal endpoint management by implementing and enhancing Microsoft Intune and Autopilot solutions, ensuring secure, compliant, and seamless user experiences across devices in a dynamic remot...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Transform progress at all stages of development by architecting and optimizing innovative web and data solutions. Collaborate with teams to ensure quality, efficiency, and high standards in coding pra...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$141K - $224K *

Contribute to innovative communications technology by driving design verification and planning for high-quality FPGA and ASIC designs. Collaborate with engineers in a challenging verification environm...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Champion the delivery of AI and automation solutions, owning execution, architecture integrity, and success metrics while ensuring compliance and innovation across high-impact projects in a collaborat...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$113K - $153K *

Empower your career by overseeing partner-led SaaS implementations, ensuring project governance and customer health throughout the delivery lifecycle while collaborating across teams to elevate servic...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at demand generation by executing multi-channel strategies, mentoring a specialist team, and optimizing campaign performance to drive lead growth and enhance brand alignment...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $130K *

Shape the future of demand generation strategies across diverse channels, leading a team to enhance brand alignment and optimize performance, ensuring that campaigns drive qualified leads and business...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$104K - $135K *

Drive technology solutions as a Lead Software Engineer, leading teams in Agile practices to develop and deliver scalable applications, manage feature delivery, and guide colleagues in intricate softwa...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Empower us to innovate by developing AI-driven tools that enhance engineering workflows and streamline software development processes. Join a collaborative team focused on transforming productivity fo...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$246K - $312K *

Empower user experience by leading design strategy for growth products. Drive impactful design across onboarding, activation, and retention, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance usabil...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $165K *

Shape the future of civil engineering as you lead impactful projects in Texas. Leverage your expertise as a Professional Engineer to drive business growth and mentor a talented team, making a differen...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$177K - $319K *

Lead the charge in developing and executing effective technical marketing strategies across our infrastructure products, driving customer adoption and market presence through compelling narratives and...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$131K - $175K *

Shape the future of infrastructure as a Senior DevOps Engineer. Lead cloud migration, enhance reliability, and drive CI/CD improvements while collaborating with a dynamic team to build and maintain sc...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Innovate robust software solutions, drive impactful technical initiatives, and enhance mental healthcare access in a collaborative, high-ownership environment focused on strategic partnerships and eme...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $135K *

Join a team dedicated to crafting winning proposals that reflect strong strategies and solutions. Leverage your expertise in federal IT solicitations and collaborative proposal management to drive suc...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $135K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering compelling proposals, managing schedules, and leading collaborative efforts to create high-quality responses to Federal solicitations, ensuring compliance an...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.