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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$130K - $155K *

Create robust, scalable backend services that drive product provisioning and licensing for a key software platform. Collaborate with engineers to tackle complex challenges and improve system performan...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining data identity engineering at scale. Collaborate with talented engineers to create architectural solutions for upstream data platforms that power various applications and...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$224K - $431K *

Join a team that's optimizing automotive performance through cutting-edge software solutions. Collaborate across disciplines to enhance benchmarks, develop innovative profiling tools, and drive effici...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $170K *

Transform our program engineering landscape by developing innovative solutions that enhance our platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor peers while leading impactful projects that...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $234K *

Innovate by designing and delivering a framework-agnostic UI platform that empowers engineering teams. Lead technical direction and enhance developer experience while ensuring performance and adherenc...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$142K - $184K *

Champion the development and operational deployment of vehicle firmware, leveraging IoT data to enhance fleet safety and efficiency through collaborative efforts with cross-functional teams...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Engage engineering teams in driving innovative governance solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives while providing technical guidance and fostering a collaborative work environment. Lead...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Champion the development of innovative healthcare AI features. Drive end-to-end project ownership, from design to launch in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with a focus on user impact and regulatory...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Lead the evolution of a multi-tenant automotive SaaS platform by guiding your engineering team through microservices development, enhancing application performance, and integrating AI agents into work...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in developing scalable AI-integrated solutions, enhancing core platform capabilities, and driving complex technical initiatives within an innovative enterprise environment to empower s...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by designing and maintaining scalable platform services that empower secure application deployment. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance engineering practices and drive continuou...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $145K *

Lead the charge in developing and testing innovative embedded software solutions for defense applications, ensuring compliance with military standards while leading a team of engineers to enhance prod...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $190K *

Drive impactful product development by owning complex features from user experience design to backend integration. Collaborate across teams to create seamless, secure, and efficient workflows that enh...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Inspire innovation at the forefront of AI-driven solutions by designing scalable applications using Python and ReactJS. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust software while mentori...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate your engineering career by leading innovative projects and driving strategic technology direction in a rapidly growing organization. Collaborate across teams to champion excellence and mentor...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$130K - $160K *

Lead the charge in transforming a mature B2B SaaS platform by owning the technical roadmap, driving architectural decisions, and integrating AI workflows. Be the sole engineering authority while enhan...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Innovate and lead as a Senior Software Engineer, guiding projects and mentoring talent while driving scalable solutions and enhancing developer experiences across a dynamic engineering platform...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $187K *

Lead the charge in architecting and optimizing cloud solutions, guiding teams to enhance CloudOps and DevOps practices, while ensuring the health and security of critical infrastructure through proact...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Drive the technical vision for mobile app development, mentoring a team while ensuring high-quality releases and innovative solutions aligned with public safety missions. Work on complex Android archi...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by designing and evolving our interoperability platform for patient data retrieval and compliance. Collaborate with a remote team to tackle complex challenges and leverage AI tools fo...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$214K - $295K *

Pioneer the development of innovative user experiences across platforms, harnessing deep technical expertise and leadership to enhance product design. Collaborate broadly to drive operational excellen...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$125K - $150K *

Innovate solutions as a Senior Engineer, leveraging agentic workflows to deliver AI-enhanced features and functionality across production systems, while fostering collaboration and maintaining high-qu...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $193K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in healthcare technology by designing and developing reliable, scalable software solutions for infectious disease diagnostics. Collaborate across disciplines to i...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$190K - $220K *

Transform the engineering landscape by building scalable AWS and Kubernetes infrastructures, writing Terraform modules, and creating seamless CI/CD pipelines. Partner with teams to enhance platform ca...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $195K *

Develop scalable backend integrations for healthcare systems, streamlining workflows and enhancing member experience. Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to create innovative AI-powered tools an...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.