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 - $145K *

Lead the charge in developing and maintaining robust enterprise infrastructure. Oversee full lifecycle of design, deployment, and modernization across hybrid environments, ensuring compliance with sec...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $210K *

Innovate in this executive role leading AI and data product strategies that enhance airline maintenance efficiency and reliability. Collaborate with technical teams to develop cutting-edge B2B SaaS so...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$81K - $131K *

Transform compliance by leading validation for GxP computerized systems. Ensure adherence to regulatory standards, manage documentation, and provide guidance across teams for optimal testing practices...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $200K *

Elevate your career by leading underwriting performance strategies for a top Fortune 20 company. Drive insights and optimization while fostering relationships ensure competitive claims experience and...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$129K - $177K *

Lead the charge in developing cutting-edge AI systems and solutions, overseeing architecture, model tuning, and compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance healthcare deliver...

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Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in enhancing customer success by managing a high-performing team dedicated to enterprise dental clients, driving retention, operational excellence, and strong relationships for strateg...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $140K *

Shape the future through innovative software solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality applications while driving performance and user experience improvements. Your ex...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$171K - $248K *

Drive the adoption of innovative technologies, shaping product direction through strategic collaboration with cross-functional teams and customer engagements. Validate new capabilities and create impa...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$61K - $165K *

Elevate your career as you lead innovative solutions in Dynamics 365 CE, harnessing your expertise to enhance internal operations and customer engagement while collaborating across teams to shape the...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive software implementation success by managing testing, training, and deployment of automated systems. Collaborate with teams to tailor solutions, ensuring seamless integration and customer satisfa...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engage cross-functional teams to shape complex customer solutions, leading requirements discovery, system design, and UAT while mentoring analysts. Act as a trusted advisor to drive continuous improve...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$141K - $212K *

Lead technical strategy and delivery for global marketing performance optimization, ensuring analytics solutions meet business needs while collaborating across teams to deliver accurate, actionable in...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join our dynamic team to modernize a legacy application, drive strategic feature development, and collaborate cross-functionally. This hands-on role focuses on enhancing product architecture while ens...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $176K *

Champion cutting-edge technology solutions by aligning engineering practice with business goals. Leverage over 8 years of data insights expertise to drive innovation and cross-functional collaboration...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$224K - $431K *

Partner with us to optimize large-scale AI workloads, diagnosing bottlenecks and enhancing performance through rigorous analysis and collaboration across teams. Shape efficient systems that drive adva...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of healthcare by designing AI-driven applications that enhance clinical workflows for veterans. Collaborate effectively with stakeholders to expand access to vital testosterone screen...

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $200K *

Empower engineering excellence by leading complex electrical projects remotely, delivering reliable solutions across diverse industrial sectors while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring adherence...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $160K *

Champion successful digital client solutions by leading project lifecycles, managing stakeholder relationships, and ensuring quality delivery while adapting to evolving priorities and driving accounta...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$92K - $154K *

Join a team that's managing intricate utility-scale fiber infrastructure projects. This role requires leading cross-functional teams and driving project execution through both agile and waterfall meth...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$180K - $220K *

Lead the charge in developing and optimizing software systems, ensuring technical excellence and innovation. Collaborate with engineers to scale teams and leverage emerging technologies for superior p...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in optimizing white wool manufacturing processes, enhancing product quality, and driving continuous improvement across multiple plants. Shape best practices and performance standards w...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $193K *

Drive innovation in remote sensing technology through advanced geospatial analysis. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance ArcGIS capabilities using imagery from various platforms, leveraging m...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$123K - $154K *

Engage in a hands-on lead role to transform our Salesforce platform. Design and develop scalable solutions across Sales, Service, Experience, and Data Cloud, driving innovation and collaboration while...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$223K - $290K *

Shape the future of healthcare technology by leading the Data Products team, driving innovative data solutions and strategies to improve clinical data ingestion and insights while collaborating with c...

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Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $185K *

Drive the development and deployment of software solutions that automate and manage both Linux and Windows enterprise infrastructures while ensuring robust application delivery through CI/CD practices...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.