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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$150K - $180K *

Transform your career by leading cross-functional teams to deliver innovative software solutions. Drive engineering excellence, mentor talent, and enhance collaboration while ensuring high-quality, sc...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $171K *

Lead a dynamic engineering team by driving technical excellence, fostering collaboration across departments, and ensuring high-quality software delivery through innovative approaches and hands-on cont...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $180K *

Strategize the integration of AI to enhance engineering workflows, lead cross-functional teams, and develop automation solutions that improve productivity and drive business outcomes across R&D operat...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Take ownership of data architecture and develop reliable ETL pipelines, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance data systems for analytics and business insights in a dynamic, evolving env...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Empower top-tier quality assurance efforts for mission-critical IT systems, driving strategic test automation and validation processes in DevSecOps environments. Collaborate across teams to uphold sec...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $160K *

Join a team that's transforming the CRM landscape with visionary engineering. Lead architectural innovation, enhance user experience, and drive AI integration in a high-impact role focused on developi...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $160K *

Lead the charge in architecting and evolving an advanced Voice AI platform, managing a team of engineers to deliver high-quality, real-time telephony experiences in hospitality, while ensuring operati...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$182K - $231K *

Lead a talented Data Platform team to shape and execute strategic data initiatives, ensuring optimal performance and collaboration across various business units. Drive enhancements in data operations...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $265K *

Engage with stakeholders to redefine community strategies in the financial services sector. Collaborate across teams to build and iterate community engagement processes, leveraging insights to influen...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $160K *

Join a team that's shaping the developer experience with innovative tools and surfaces. Contribute end-to-end in a core engineering role, focusing on impactful web and CLI features that delight users...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $160K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative, AI-powered financial audit solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design agent-driven experiences and own complex onboarding workflows for major...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Lead the development and execution of transformative internal systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance operations, improve data infrastructure, and streamline processes using strategic insight, inno...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $225K *

Lead the charge in architecting and implementing scalable software solutions while mentoring a talented team of engineers. Drive engineering excellence across multiple projects and collaborate cross-f...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $135K *

Unlock potential by driving program management excellence within an innovative AI engineering team. Coordinate large projects and ensure timely delivery, budget adherence, and seamless operations in a...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $220K *

Champion the technical orchestration of client programs, driving transformational success by managing complex migrations and stakeholder relationships. Engage dynamically while ensuring client needs a...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $120K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop, test, and support innovative applications using .NET technologies enhancing user experiences through high-quality software solutions...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$146K - $219K *

Lead the charge in defining and driving enterprise architecture strategies for cloud transformation and application modernization, influencing technology direction and mentoring teams to meet complex...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading complex enterprise system transformations, guiding teams, and building strong client relationships to deliver high-quality BPMN process architectures for large-scale digita...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$147K - $293K *

Lead and develop a high-performing developer platform team, ensuring agility, scalability, and creativity while fostering collaboration across the organization and mentoring engineers to excel in thei...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Shape robust enterprise cloud infrastructure by leveraging modern technologies to enhance system reliability and efficiency, while collaborating closely with a progressive engineering team committed t...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$195K - $245K *

Transform the onboarding experience as Lead Product Manager. Shape strategy, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and mentor PMs to enhance advisor workflows and client engagement in a high-impact...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Accelerate engineering team growth by driving full-cycle recruitment, crafting effective sourcing strategies, and engaging top-tier talent as a trusted partner to hiring managers in this impactful, 10...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$209K - $262K *

Drive architectural vision and strategies for scalable systems across diverse product squads ensuring top-tier technical excellence and compliance in healthcare solutions...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $233K *

Champion developer infrastructure solutions by optimizing workflows, enhancing build systems, and driving collaborative projects. Engage with diverse teams to tackle complex challenges in software dev...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$179K - $199K *

Unlock potential by building a robust AI infrastructure that connects systems and enhances agent workflows, while collaborating with engineering teams to deliver scalable and effective GenAI solutions...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week 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.