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 - $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

$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

5 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

$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

$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

$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

$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

$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

$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

$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

$154K - $277K *

Lead the charge in customer technical engagements, crafting visions and proposals while fostering relationships with stakeholders to drive revenue and innovation across the architecture and constructi...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$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

$120K - $150K *

Transform compensation strategies in a dynamic, PE-backed environment. Collaborate on global equity programs, cap table management, and compliance across international markets, ensuring scalable infra...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$159K - $287K *

Drive the development of innovative government products while collaborating with federal stakeholders to solve complex challenges and ensure compliance. Lead product strategy from concept to deploymen...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$195K - $235K *

Lead the charge in enhancing device connectivity, ensuring seamless user experiences and reliable performance across diverse technical environments. Drive cross-functional collaboration, strategic vis...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $150K *

Transform operational and software security for a leading blockchain ecosystem. Collaborate with engineers to enhance secure key management, develop anti-scam tools, and ensure robust protection of se...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Accelerate progress at scaling robust infrastructure to support reliable, efficient mortgage services. Join a dynamic team committed to building tools that enhance engineering velocity and platform re...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $176K *

Innovate by leading the design and development of intelligent backend services in an AI-native environment. Shape scalable solutions with Java, orchestrate workflows, and mentor teams while driving se...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $170K *

Partner with us to drive impactful product outcomes by orchestrating complex initiatives across diverse teams and domains, aligning strategy with execution, and fostering a culture of empowered delive...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$221K - $286K *

Champion a seamless customer experience by leading cross-platform design initiatives, mentoring designers, and driving strategic projects that enhance user satisfaction and product cohesion...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$249K - $322K *

Pioneer exceptional customer experiences through strategic design leadership, ensuring coherence across platforms. Lead high-impact projects, set quality standards, and mentor designers to drive innov...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $180K *

Lead cross-functional teams to identify AI opportunities, define product strategies, and drive innovation at scale. Foster a culture of experimentation while maximizing efficiency through empowered co...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$108K - $162K *

Build seamless and scalable frontend applications with modern technologies, taking ownership of features and ensuring optimal performance. Collaborate with teams to deliver rich, interactive user expe...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$143K - $286K *

Drive the technical direction of innovative software projects, mentor engineers, and ensure adherence to coding standards, architectural best practices, and high-quality deliverables that align with b...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $130K *

Drive the technical infrastructure for an SDMS upgrade program, overseeing environment readiness, network security, application support, and operational stability to ensure seamless integration and op...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week 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.