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.

Remote
caret down
Compensation
caret down
Position Level
caret down
Time Posted
caret down
Industries
caret down
Locations
caret down
More
1
caret down

$130K - $180K *

Transform connectivity across multiple data centers by leading integration efforts, ensuring standardization, mitigating risk, and delivering projects on schedule while fostering collaboration with cr...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $150K *

Innovate cutting-edge structural optimization solutions through advanced FEA and simulation pipelines. Collaborate within a technical team to enhance engineering software for aerospace, automotive, an...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$67K - $99K *

Elevate your career by collaborating in an agile team to develop, test, and enhance billing software solutions while driving innovation and accountability in a dynamic work-from-home environment...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in managing a dynamic engineering team to enhance software products, ensuring successful project delivery, adherence to budgets, and collaboration across functions. Drive team performa...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$77K - $137K *

Transform project management for clients, leading multiple medium-to-large consulting projects. Ensure timely delivery, compliance, and client satisfaction while fostering cross-functional collaborati...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $130K *

Grow your career with a collaborative team driving strategic technology solutions. Engage with clients to tackle business challenges by presenting innovative solutions while influencing product strate...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead the engineering of quality within AI systems, ensuring reliable, scalable, and production-ready standards through automated validation frameworks that enhance operational confidence in mission-cr...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Drive the evolution of backend systems for a leading cloud platform, enhancing API design and technical integrity while navigating a mature PHP architecture. Collaborate with engineering peers to opti...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$134K - $210K *

Join a team that empowers innovation! Collaborate with top tech firms to create impactful AI solutions, leveraging deep Salesforce expertise to solve complex business challenges in a dynamic environme...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $260K *

Deliver cutting-edge software and AI systems by leading high-performing engineering teams. Drive strategic alignment and operational efficiency through DevOps best practices, while ensuring scalabilit...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $166K *

Lead project execution for substation and power grid infrastructure, ensuring compliance with standards and successful completion through collaborative coordination of engineering and project manageme...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $183K *

Lead the charge in managing small to standard substation projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards, while coordinating resources and engaging with stakeholders for opti...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$123K - $160K *

Pioneer in bridge inspections, leading dynamic field operations and ensuring project success while collaborating with a diverse engineering team. Contribute to infrastructure safety through hands-on l...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $150K *

Lead complex, high-value projects globally, ensuring alignment with strategy and delivering on time and budget. Manage cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder relationships, and establish best-in...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$89K - $148K *

Join a team that's driving energy transition through advanced power systems engineering. Contribute to renewable energy projects by applying your expertise in power electronics, control systems, and g...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$112K - $179K *

Unlock potential by leading site readiness for new FAA airspace systems. Oversee deployments, ensuring timely upgrades and compliance while collaborating with stakeholders. Elevate operational integri...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$141K - $237K *

Drive the development of AI testing infrastructure, enhancing user experience through a seamless pre-production testing process. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to elevate product quality and...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$125K - $135K *

Unlock seamless user experiences by designing intuitive interfaces for innovative financial products. Lead design projects from conception to execution, mentoring peers while applying human-centered p...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Lead and oversee large-scale ERP transformation initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives and successful execution from planning through implementation and adoption across multiple manu...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$272K - $431K *

Lead the charge in engineering scalable data solutions for security analytics, transforming diverse telemetry into a coherent and secure data backbone. Collaborate across teams to ensure data integrit...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$218K - $256K *

Join an innovative team driving the evolution of a modular, AI-ready operations platform. You'll lead architectural decisions, mentor engineers, and deliver impactful solutions for internal data opera...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Join a team that's shaping product evolution through advanced data science. Drive impactful experimentation and insights that enhance product adoption and retention, collaborating tightly with cross-f...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in optimizing and managing Jira Cloud environments, enhancing workflows, and providing exemplary support to the team. Collaborate to ensure reliable system performance and drive automa...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $120K *

Partner with us to enhance leadership capabilities and build high-performing teams. This strategic role requires expertise in talent development and organizational effectiveness to drive business outc...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $192K *

Optimize system integration efforts as the technical lead for a vital IT modernization initiative, ensuring all components meet performance and security requirements for mission success across complex...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.