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 - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading technology strategies for talent management, optimizing hiring, development, and mobility solutions, while ensuring seamless integration and enhancing user experiences thro...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in transforming Warehouse and Transportation Management capabilities through strategic program execution, agile methodologies, and cross-functional leadership to drive growth and conti...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$136K - $195K *

Elevate your career by leading AP exam production management, driving strategic partnerships, and sustaining operational excellence across diverse teams, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality asses...

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

$80K - $128K *

Engineer automated testing solutions for complex web applications. Collaborate with Agile teams to design frameworks, enhance CI/CD pipelines, and drive quality assurance, ensuring high standards acro...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Pioneer a transformative knowledge system that empowers teams and customers, enhancing self-service capabilities. Drive learning infrastructure that streamlines onboarding and education, fostering ind...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Transform your career by joining our Equipment Consulting team, driving impactful evaluations and analyses of mechanical systems. Leverage your engineering expertise in a dynamic, flexible role where...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $140K *

Elevate the genetic testing landscape by translating complex genomic concepts into effective prepay rule logic, collaborating closely with analysts to optimize lab services while driving strategic sav...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $120K *

Elevate your career as a CPG Project Manager driving successful execution of gate-based projects. Collaborate cross-functionally to launch innovative products on time and within budget while maintaini...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$108K - $125K *

Shape the future of healthcare technology by enhancing program integrity and combating fraud through innovative system design and development. Collaborate with a dedicated team to transform the Unifie...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Reimagine the support landscape by leading enterprise technical resolutions, resolving complex identity security issues, and driving AI workflow automation to create an exceptional customer experience...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $175K *

Shape the future of energy engineering by leading innovative modeling practices, mentoring teams, and integrating advanced technology across projects, enhancing ECM development and analysis to drive e...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $160K *

Join a team that's redefining GPU cloud networking as a Technical Product Manager for cutting-edge AI workloads, shaping the strategy, roadmap, and priorities for network design, automation, and opera...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $107K *

Lead the charge in advancing public health integrations with your deep MuleSoft expertise, coaching developers, and architecting solutions that address real challenges faced by public health agencies...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $150K *

Elevate your career by leading strategic engineering initiatives. Drive the development of scalable solutions while mentoring a diverse team. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance user experiences...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $220K *

Architect and lead the design of secure, resilient cloud environments and Zero Trust architectures within a federal healthcare setting, ensuring adherence to stringent security standards and moderniza...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$73K - $132K *

Unlock potential by leading structural design reviews for substation projects. Collaborate with a dedicated team, mentor junior staff, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards to optimi...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$218K - $256K *

Elevate your career by taking ownership of robust payment systems, architecting scalable solutions for global transactions. Own the technical direction to ensure reliability, compliance, and performan...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $130K *

Lead the charge in complex Federal proposals, driving strategic growth through exceptional management and collaboration across teams. Shape future initiatives with high-quality submissions and improve...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$106K - $189K *

Grow your skills by enhancing content design and knowledge management to deliver an exceptional digital employee experience across multiple enterprise platforms and products in a collaborative environ...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$73K - $132K *

Transform cloud operations by designing and implementing robust automated test frameworks. Collaborate with teams to enhance resilience and security of critical applications in a dynamic AWS environme...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$141K - $195K *

Build your career with a dynamic AI/ML Engineering team, designing and implementing innovative features on ClickHouse’s AI/ML platform while integrating robust APIs and developer tools for seamless us...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$280K - $339K *

Lead the charge in strategic partnerships, driving collaboration between key stakeholders while shaping market opportunities, enhancing product integration, and delivering measurable commercial outcom...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Analyze complex security governance and compliance challenges while leading client engagements. Bring your expertise to enhance clients' security postures, aligning security goals with business object...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$118K - $162K *

Shape the future of IT Validation in a CDMO by providing oversight and expertise in software validation and compliance. Collaborate globally to ensure best practices in regulatory adherence and qualit...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Drive infrastructure reliability and automation for large-scale game projects, enhancing build systems and deploying CI/CD pipelines. Collaborate with teams to optimize workflows and ensure excellent...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 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.