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 *

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

1 month 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

$80K - $120K *

Transform business needs into efficient technical solutions by designing, implementing, and testing systems while ensuring security and performance. Partner with stakeholders to facilitate seamless co...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$135K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team driving innovative cloud storage solutions. Lead engineering efforts to design and maintain high-performance storage services globally, ensuring reliability and scalability for div...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Elevate enablement at our company by designing impactful training programs that enhance product understanding, drive adoption, and enable the GTM teams to engage customers effectively, all while close...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $130K *

Join a team that's transforming business processes; lead end-to-end analysis on the Lead-to-Cash journey, collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to document, enhance, and automate workflows...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $200K *

Lead the charge in shaping product strategy, driving innovation, and managing product lifecycles for cutting-edge data solutions. Collaborate across teams to optimize delivery and ensure customer sati...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $150K *

Empower innovation by leading complex technical projects, enhancing system performance, and mentoring engineers. Collaborate across teams to deliver scalable, reliable solutions, driving continuous im...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$138K - $208K *

Shape innovative enterprise solutions by serving as a trusted advisor, guiding C-suite executives through complex architecture, AI integration, and strategic sourcing to enhance business outcomes and...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$205K - $272K *

Drive the advancement of autonomous vehicle technology by leading innovative motion planning and prediction projects, developing state-of-the-art ML models to enhance navigation in complex traffic sce...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$90K - $120K *

Champion operational excellence by managing IT and enterprise software systems, driving tool consolidation, implementing automation, and ensuring reliable IT operations in a fast-paced, growing health...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$127K - $249K *

Partner with us to drive strategic HR Technology initiatives, architecting and governing the Workday ecosystem while leading AI enablement. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver impactful integrat...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $130K *

Empower growth by supporting new verticals, making strategic architectural choices, and collaborating closely with operations to innovate and launch impactful products in the health sector rapidly...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$128K - $276K *

Elevate the future of data reliability by leading and transforming enterprise data platforms, enhancing operational maturity and trustworthiness within a complex environment partnering with cross-func...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's redefining proposal management by overseeing the entire bid process for municipal technology procurements, crafting compelling narratives, and leveraging AI tools to enhance proposa...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $155K *

Transform visual branding strategy across all marketing channels. Leverage design expertise to craft engaging user experiences, partnering closely with cross-functional teams to elevate brand equity a...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $120K *

Empower a global community of practitioners by driving engagement and insights across online platforms. Create initiatives to support and grow the NetBox ecosystem, enhancing connections between users...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $140K *

Unlock innovative SATCOM solutions for warfighters. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver effective acquisition strategies, bridging operational needs with commercial capabilities in a dynamic mil...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Lead the foundation of product marketing, driving positioning, messaging, and sales enablement for B2B software. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to craft compelling narratives and launch strat...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $130K *

Lead the charge in shaping data engineering initiatives, enhancing analytics capabilities, and fostering a collaborative environment. Play a pivotal role in driving impactful data strategies across th...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K *

Lead and inspire a data engineering team, develop scalable data systems, and leverage advanced AI tools to enhance operational excellence and data quality in supporting investor analytics and products...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Transform the mobile landscape by developing scalable Android applications. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to optimize user experience and drive innovation in a fully remote setting w...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $190K *

Empower the future of autonomous laboratory workflows by leading product strategy for intelligent scientific instruments. Collaborate with partners and customers to redefine instrumentation capabiliti...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Lead and enhance project delivery excellence across a global team in the fintech sector. Implement best practices and governance to ensure timely and budget-conscious project execution while aligning...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.