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 - $140K *

Transform your career by leading the design of innovative AI-driven solutions for federal healthcare systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build scalable, secure architectures and delive...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $130K *

Optimize and manage a comprehensive Manufacturing Meta Quality Program, driving vendor performance through audits, metrics analysis, and strategic partnerships, ensuring operational reliability and re...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$190K - $270K *

Empower product innovation by leading design initiatives from concept to execution, collaborating with engineering and product teams to create impactful, user-centered experiences across diverse platf...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $150K *

Champion application security by conducting assessments, threat modeling, and engaging with developers. Balance technical testing with strategic partnership to enhance security practices across develo...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Make your mark at a pivotal leadership role, driving operational excellence and team empowerment in a dynamic support engineering environment while enhancing user experience through continuous improve...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $120K *

Champion impactful HVAC and automation projects from inception to completion, managing cross-functional teams, budgets, and customer relationships to ensure satisfaction and deliver on strategic goals...

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Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $120K *

Champion the success of cell and gene therapy products by driving lifecycle management and innovative strategies. Collaborate globally across teams to optimize portfolio performance and meet market ne...

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Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Transform the payments landscape by building robust financial APIs and workflows. Join a passionate team to drive innovation in money movement, ensuring scalability, reliability, and accuracy for busi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $170K *

Drive impactful learning experiences by designing and building dynamic training materials that empower global sales teams. Collaborate with experts to translate complex concepts into effective learnin...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$215K - $240K *

Unlock potential by driving technical direction and collaboration across complex systems, shaping the engineering team's approach to software development, prioritizing effective problem-solving, and e...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$113K - $142K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing network infrastructure while collaborating across departments. You'll manage and support networks, troubleshoot issues, and ensure secure connectivity in a f...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$93K - $126K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming distribution grids. In this role, you'll leverage your engineering expertise to design and implement modern solutions, collaborate with clients, and drive...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $150K *

Engage with customers to deliver strategic engagements, aligning their goals with internal capabilities. Oversee cross-functional teams for successful project execution and ensure satisfaction through...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$191K - $212K *

Unlock potential by leading ASIC/FPGA design and development initiatives, leveraging extensive experience in engineering processes to enhance innovation and efficiency within multi-disciplinary teams...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Own the intelligence layer driving student engagement, retention, and enrollment by leading AI/ML initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally to implement predictive models and deliver measurable busi...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$90K - $120K *

Drive innovation by partnering with customers to craft tailored power solutions, leveraging technical expertise while collaborating across engineering, marketing, and sales to ensure product excellenc...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$167K - $250K *

Lead the technical vision for renewable energy control systems. Drive design, implementation, and innovation while mentoring teams to enhance collaboration across various engineering disciplines, ensu...

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5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$248K - $279K *

Champion growth by leading a dynamic team of full stack engineers to enhance core product experiences. Collaborate cross-functionally and innovate to drive product success while nurturing team develop...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $135K *

Drive impactful mortgage analysis through collaboration with cross-functional teams. Leverage industry expertise to optimize integrations, enhance product functionality, and document processes for tra...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$104K - $130K *

Transform data workflows by building scalable, high-performance backend systems for large datasets, optimizing distributed services and cloud-native applications to drive insights and efficiency acros...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading cloud infrastructure projects that drive innovation and ensure timely delivery while collaborating with diverse technical teams to meet enterprise architectural and securit...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $140K *

Elevate the professional onboarding journey and enhance user experience by directing a complex marketplace product. Collaborate cross-functionally to implement AI-driven workflows and modular solution...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $100K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance business technology solutions, drive innovation, and optimize processes while aligning strategies with organizational goals. Empower stakeholders thr...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$141K - $208K *

Join us to enhance secure identity experiences by building scalable backend APIs. Collaborate with product leaders and cross-functional teams to deliver impactful features while owning the technical d...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$99K - $155K *

Empower organizational effectiveness by partnering with leaders to innovate talent strategies that merge workforce planning, emerging technologies, and performance excellence, driving transformational...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 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.