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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$100K - $130K *

Advance your career by leading software development projects that enhance operational efficiency and support financial modeling. Collaborate with teams to design user interfaces and drive innovative t...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Empower your career by leading complex IT projects! Leverage your extensive experience to drive cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with business strategies while navigating challenges in a fas...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$127K - $165K *

Join a dynamic team as a hands-on technical leader, driving software modernization and operational stability for a mission-critical COBRA platform. You'll oversee engineering execution while fostering...

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Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Shape and deliver complex IT projects by employing Agile methodologies, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring alignment with business strategies to drive innovation and organizational change...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Pioneer end-to-end software solutions, driving technical decisions and enhancements. Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to create meaningful user impact while embracing a culture of...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$156K - $235K *

Drive the design and development of secure, scalable software solutions by overseeing cross-functional initiatives and guiding teams to deliver high-quality systems across regulated industries...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $140K *

Shape the future of healthcare technology by developing high-performance, cloud-native applications using .NET and React. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance patient outcomes through scalable an...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$260K - $365K *

Champion transformative AI-native developer productivity programs across teams. Drive strategy execution while building trust and alignment in engineering, enhancing workflows, and ensuring sustainabl...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Lead the charge in advancing engineering excellence and AI integration within software development teams. Drive delivery of a high-performing SaaS platform by managing multiple PODs, ensuring scalabil...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Transform product vision into actionable technical specifications while fostering collaboration across teams. Drive strategic solutions and integrations on a scalable platform, ensuring clarity and op...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$159K - $179K *

Champion user experience by developing AI features in a senior full-stack role, improving both frontend and backend systems while collaborating across teams to enhance our observability tools and prov...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $155K *

Champion renewable energy projects by leading electrical engineering efforts, conducting high-level system studies, and mentoring teams. Ensure technical compliance, drive innovation, and collaborate...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $200K *

Lead innovative engineering solutions to enhance user performance and developer productivity. Drive impactful projects, support team development, and establish measurable performance practices within...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $220K *

Elevate our AI initiatives by driving strategy and execution for enterprise-scale products, coordinating cross-functional teams to enhance model performance and customer outcomes, while managing high...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Take ownership of end-to-end feature development, delivering high-quality, scalable applications using React, TypeScript, Django, and Python while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$166K - $230K *

Shape the future of marketing data by building robust backend systems that enhance data workflows for audience segmentation and campaign attribution, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $177K *

Lead the charge in software development across a cross-functional team while ensuring quality and technical excellence. Balance hands-on coding with team leadership to deliver high-value applications...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

The Senior Full-Stack Engineer will be responsible for end-to-end feature development across the stack, focusing on building high-quality, scalable front-end experiences in React and TypeScript, as we...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $185K *

Shape the future of our Learning & Development initiatives by designing and scaling impactful programs. Your expertise will empower teams, enhance performance, and integrate AI strategies for a rapidl...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $180K *

Lead the charge in growing a high-performing Application & Product Security team. You’ll set strategic direction, define KPIs, and stay hands-on, ensuring AI-first, scalable security practices while m...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $195K *

Accelerate your career by leading innovative software design in a high-performance environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create and automate scalable platform tools, integrating AI c...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$176K - $221K *

Elevate operational efficiency by leading AI transformation initiatives across Finance, HRIS, and Legal. Deliver impactful projects that enhance automation and drive measurable business outcomes, ensu...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$179K - $224K *

Omada Health is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to develop and integrate tools that enhance contracting, eligibility, and billing processes. The ideal candidate will lead projects, mentor team memb...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$142K - $164K *

Elevate application development by designing and deploying AWS cloud-based solutions. Lead technical architecture efforts, ensuring scalability and security while collaborating with teams to enhance D...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Accelerate software delivery outcomes by owning end-to-end engineering solutions, leveraging AI tools, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ship impactful features in a dynamic, fast-paced...

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5 days 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.