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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$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in transforming energy infrastructure through project management excellence. Oversee diverse teams to ensure successful execution, fostering innovation and efficiency while enhancing c...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$114K - $180K *

Engineer data architecture and pipelines, optimizing data flow across teams. Play a key role in building infrastructure for analytics tools, ensuring optimal delivery for diverse business initiatives...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$286K - $326K *

Lead the charge in software engineering and team management, driving innovation through advanced technologies. Oversee full-stack development while enhancing team dynamics and processes across multipl...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead and innovate within transformer engineering, developing high-performing teams while driving efficient design and product development to enhance operational excellence and cross-functional collabo...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $160K *

Lead the charge in federal compliance content creation and guidance, ensuring that every customer accessing our platform gets precise instructions meeting evolving requirements for FedRAMP, NIST, and...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$200K - $300K *

Manage physical design for System-on-Chips, optimizing performance through RTL-to-GDSII execution, design convergence, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure successful tapeout readiness and rob...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$200K - $300K *

Drive the future of integrated circuit design by leading physical implementation of SoCs, optimizing performance, and ensuring robust methodologies through cross-functional collaboration and advanced...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$140K - $155K *

Accelerate progress at OSS-SIRT by managing vulnerability intake and validation, ensuring communication with maintainers, and enhancing open source security practices for a thriving ecosystem...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K - $165K *

Drive innovation in cloud infrastructure and CI/CD methodologies. Lead the integration of AI tooling to enhance DevOps practices, ensuring reliability and scalability while collaborating effectively i...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$107K - $195K *

Engage in leading high-voltage substation EPC projects by delivering integrated engineering solutions through multidisciplinary team leadership, establishing technical approaches, and ensuring adheren...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$188K - $230K *

Transform strategic visions into reality by owning product lifecycle from ideation to impact. Collaborate across teams to deliver innovative solutions, drive customer satisfaction, and ensure business...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$77K - $104K *

Lead the charge in managing complex enterprise SaaS implementations, ensuring successful project delivery through exceptional stakeholder engagement, risk management, and strategic planning. Build tru...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$116K - $129K *

Drive impactful engineering projects by analyzing, designing, and evaluating complex systems, ensuring compliance and delivering innovative solutions in support of commercial nuclear reactor licensing...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $130K *

Transform software solutions by developing custom applications and integrations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an agile environment, ensuring quality and efficiency while innovating techn...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$131K - $237K *

Elevate air traffic management by applying advanced engineering and operational knowledge to develop, integrate, and modernize Air Traffic Control systems, ensuring they meet future aviation needs and...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$153K - $213K *

Contribute to transforming payments at our company by leading product strategy, integrating innovative solutions, and collaborating cross-functionally to deliver exceptional customer experiences and s...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $148K *

Elevate mentor effectiveness by managing delivery outcomes for a growing team of AI-focused mentors. Shape curriculum delivery across a diverse roster of fellows, ensuring quality and fostering growth...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

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

$100K - $115K *

Innovate and enhance autonomy testing capabilities by developing versatile test infrastructures and evaluation strategies for third-party autonomy software, ensuring seamless integration and performan...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$131K - $237K *

Unlock potential by leading substation engineering projects, ensuring quality control and strategic client engagement while mentoring junior engineers. Drive design accuracy and project excellence thr...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$144K - $187K *

Accelerate customer success by leading complex implementations of cloud-native PLM and QMS solutions. Manage program execution, project governance, and customer accountability to ensure timely decisio...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$106K - $133K *

Help us build and innovate workforce AI platforms, integrating advanced systems and analytics to enable seamless AI adoption and enhance productivity across the enterprise. Drive measurable impact and...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$178K - $289K *

Drive innovative architecture strategies for scalable digital experiences using Adobe Experience Manager, leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality outcomes that align with client goals a...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$178K - $289K *

Lead the charge in architecting impactful Digital Experience solutions, driving delivery for major enterprise clients by aligning technical strategies with business objectives while managing cross-fun...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$178K - $289K *

Lead the charge in architecting and delivering top-tier Digital Experience solutions, coordinating diverse teams to drive enterprise success while aligning closely with client objectives and ensuring...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$178K - $289K *

Lead large-scale enterprise digital marketing transformations by developing high-quality solutions. Collaborate with diverse teams and align technical strategies with client objectives to drive impact...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.