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.

Remote
caret down
Compensation
caret down
Position Level
caret down
Time Posted
caret down
Industries
caret down
More
1
caret down

$150K - $190K *

Engage with customers to provide tailored security solutions while collaborating with sales teams, demonstrating expertise in cybersecurity technologies and driving educational initiatives to address...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead digital transformation initiatives in our remediation business, maximizing technology use across projects. Oversee delivery, strategy, and stakeholder alignment to enhance efficiency and deliver...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in enhancing digital capabilities for remediation projects by defining and executing strategies that drive transformation, optimize processes, and deliver measurable value while collab...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$157K - $190K *

Partner with us to shape the future of global talent acquisition by leveraging your GTM expertise to develop strategic hiring solutions that drive growth and enhance our Sales organization while ensur...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$210K - $254K *

Join a team that's driving talent acquisition excellence by scaling GTM organizations. Leverage your expertise to advise leaders, execute complex recruiting strategies, and enhance outcomes within a h...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$129K - $177K *

Lead the charge in orchestrating complex workflows and action delivery on a cutting-edge platform. Collaborate with a small team to ensure seamless member engagement through technology solutions that...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $185K *

Design and develop innovative lunar mission concepts, including landers and surface systems, driving technology breakthroughs. Collaborate with teams to ensure mission success, blending technical exce...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $210K *

Champion cutting-edge platform engineering by managing a dedicated team to design, implement, and enhance resilient, automated, AI-driven infrastructure that supports dynamic organizational and custom...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$195K - $250K *

Transform your career by leading technical Snowflake initiatives, driving platform migrations, engaging with customers, and shaping innovative service offerings while ensuring successful architecture...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$118K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining nuclear engineering, leading innovative structural projects and mentoring design engineers. Influence multi-discipline collaborations to deliver safety-focused solutions...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Drive your career forward by supporting software engineering efforts for a vital government initiative. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure the integration and testing of databases and application...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$175K *

Drive impactful Salesforce implementations in the nonprofit and education sectors, overseeing all phases from discovery to deployment. Collaborate closely with clients to design scalable solutions tha...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

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

$165K - $210K *

Innovate and shape the future of platform products by defining, executing, and delivering impactful solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, drive customer-focused initiatives, and enhance...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in transforming enterprise technology through Oracle Fusion Cloud, guiding technical strategy, integration, and migration efforts. Collaborate across teams to deliver scalable, secure...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Elevate your career by designing and optimizing data systems that empower analytics and machine learning. Collaborate across teams to deliver reliable data solutions that drive business impact and ref...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Champion the growth of a Support Engineering team delivering top-tier global technical assistance, ensuring seamless collaboration with enterprise accounts and engineering teams to resolve complex iss...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$122K - $184K *

Drive the adoption of Workday Extend applications by providing expert guidance, coaching, and innovative solutions to enhance customer business value and ensure efficient implementation across HR, fin...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Champion cutting-edge software solutions while enhancing production stability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support and modernize critical applications, ensuring peak operational readine...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $205K *

Empower innovation as you architect and optimize cloud infrastructure, driving automation and operational resilience with cutting-edge technologies while collaborating with cross-functional teams to a...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading architecture in sales and implementations. Collaborate with clients and teams to drive technical excellence, enhance projects, and innovate solutions across multiple platfo...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $140K *

Drive remediation projects for compliance with SOC 2, ITGC, and emerging regulations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project execution, stakeholder reporting, and enhance GRC proces...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in enhancing automated testing strategies across all SDLC phases, ensuring robust test coverage and alignment with quality standards. Drive innovation to improve efficiency and product...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Lead the charge in maturing automated testing strategies, enhancing test coverage across all SDLC phases. Optimize quality standards through test design, execution, and compliance while driving collab...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Grow your career with diverse engineering projects, overseeing civil/structural analysis for high voltage transmission lines, ensuring technical excellence and regulatory compliance while managing pro...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$132K - $251K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in advanced automation, enhancing manufacturing operations through scalable solutions and deep expertise in controls engineering, SCADA/MES systems, with a focus...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.