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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$85K - $144K *

Drive impactful services engagements that align technical solutions with customer success in a remote, collaborative environment. Shape proposals and enhance partnerships to achieve measurable busines...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team focused on enhancing IT practices, guiding development, and ensuring high-quality software delivery through strategic leadership and technical expertise...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$123K - $159K *

Bring your expertise to advance our AI platform by building and evolving core infrastructure, enabling the development and scaling of GenAI applications. Collaborate with engineering teams to implemen...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Elevate your career by leading innovative PLC control system designs, supporting cross-disciplinary projects while ensuring high-quality standards and mentoring junior engineers for continuous improve...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $130K *

Reimagine project management by leading complex geospatial initiatives. Engage cross-functional teams to deliver results for clients in commercial, energy, and infrastructure sectors. Drive projects f...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $130K *

Manage and oversee complex network fiber projects, ensuring successful execution through effective planning, project management, and team coordination while mentoring junior staff in a collaborative e...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$126K - $226K *

Unlock growth in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction sectors by leading technical sales strategy and engaging customers to transform their business challenges into innovative Autodesk solu...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$184K - $230K *

Join a team that innovates at the intersection of Big Data and open-source. As a Staff Engineer, you will architect and scale solutions for petabyte-scale data processing across cloud environments, en...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $170K *

Lead the deployment and transition of autonomous drone solutions, enhancing operational efficiency and site security for major enterprises. Manage program execution through planning, cross-functional...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$175K - $230K *

Join our mission to empower healthcare with innovative ML solutions, working on large-scale datasets to develop and deploy cutting-edge algorithms that enhance the capabilities of healthcare professio...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$155K - $220K *

Join a team that's redefining validation and integration in firmware and silicon modeling through innovative approaches in object-oriented programming, enhancing product development across technologie...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative mechanical designs and 3D models for diverse projects. Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to execute designs, mentor junior staff, and solve complex des...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$142K - $250K *

Shape the future of intelligent machines by leading platform offerings and ensuring successful product adoption. Collaborate across teams to deliver innovative solutions in robotics and machine learni...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$180K - $240K *

Champion innovative designs by collaborating with cross-functional teams to define and optimize architecture for our cutting-edge AI accelerator, ensuring peak performance in next-gen AI/ML workloads...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$95K - $115K *

Optimize customer support systems and workflows through hands-on leadership of a growing team. You will empower team members, enhance AI features, and refine processes to create exceptional service ex...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$500K+*

Transform the engineering landscape by architecting AI systems from scratch, driving innovative workflows and enhancing team efficiency. Leverage applied AI to empower software delivery, impacting rea...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Champion your product ownership career by defining and prioritizing capabilities for an Enterprise AI Platform, driving collaboration across diverse teams and transforming AI technology into valuable...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Drive operational excellence in network reliability engineering for a global data center environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system designs, automate processes, and trouble...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$84K - $129K *

Elevate geotechnical engineering solutions for global projects, driving quality design and consulting as part of cross-functional teams, while advising on power infrastructure and conducting essential...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$160K - $257K *

Innovate next-generation systems to empower customers in real estate. Engage with cross-functional teams to redefine challenges, contributing to impactful solutions from ideation to deployment, ensuri...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$115K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining data analytics by creating impactful solutions that bridge technical engineering with strategic insights, ensuring data readiness across multiple platforms and delivering...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $105K *

Advance customer satisfaction as a Senior Customer Support Manager, leading service delivery and contract management for Public Safety customers. Build strong relationships, ensure SLA compliance, and...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $110K *

Execute complex technical initiatives and drive Agile delivery across cross-functional teams to align enterprise applications with business objectives, ensuring successful project outcomes and stakeho...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$93K - $232K *

Empower project success by leading global clinical research initiatives, ensuring seamless execution and exceptional quality through effective collaboration with diverse stakeholders in a dynamic envi...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$122K - $214K *

Transform financial professionals' approach to life insurance through expert guidance in tax strategies and planning. Drive strategic growth and engagement while delivering comprehensive support to ad...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days 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.