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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$145K - $175K *

Reimagine enterprise infrastructure design by leading GPU-accelerated deployment of next-gen data center solutions, ensuring seamless operations and collaboration across hybrid environments. Drive per...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $138K *

Optimize Virtual Desktop Infrastructure solutions supporting DoD missions by engineering and managing VDI platforms, ensuring compliance and performance. Take the lead on innovative modernization effo...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$134K - $205K *

Innovate and lead projects to modernize control systems for nuclear plants, overseeing technical execution and project management. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful project...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$133K - $173K *

Accelerate growth by leading a high-performing SMB Account Executive team, driving customer value through strategic coaching, effective pipeline management, and cross-functional collaboration, while l...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $110K *

Join us as a Site Reliability Engineer to enhance reliability, performance, and scalability of our healthcare platforms while automating operations and improving customer experiences in cloud and hybr...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing and validating Flight Control Laws for FBW aircraft, enhancing stability and handling qualities through innovative design and rigorous simulation methodologies using MATL...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$99K - $124K *

Partner with us to drive sustainable enhancements across the equity management platform. Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver high-quality solutions, manage sprint backlogs, and ensure clarit...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $150K *

Shape the future of customer-facing products by collaborating across teams to translate complex data architectures into trusted solutions, driving innovation with AI and analytics for impactful market...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$139K - $191K *

Lead the charge in managing substation projects, ensuring compliance and reliability. Drive collaboration among engineering teams while providing technical mentorship and integrating emerging technolo...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $172K *

Champion the future of substation projects by leading design, execution, and compliance efforts. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance reliability and safety while mentoring junior staff...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $150K *

Shape the future of revenue enablement by partnering strategically, optimizing processes, and driving measurable business outcomes. Lead data-driven initiatives and enhance team operations in a high-g...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$116K - $157K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing and evolving our MySQL infrastructure, enhancing application performance, and ensuring system reliability while tackling innovative challenges in database ma...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $200K *

Unlock potential by driving AI-native software engineering adoption, enhancing developer workflows, and fostering community engagement. This hands-on role blends technical expertise with storytelling...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$148K - $232K *

Reimagine the sales landscape by driving go-to-market strategies for innovative solutions, collaborating across teams to uncover growth, enhance pipeline, and execute impactful initiatives that elevat...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $140K *

Shape the future of urban infrastructure by leading the design and management of complex wet utility systems, ensuring sustainable integration with transportation projects while delivering superior co...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$185K - $220K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in forensic structural engineering, analyzing complex failure cases and delivering expert reports. Collaborate with top professionals in litigation, enhance your...

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Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$75K - $100K *

Elevate your career by leading diverse internal projects across key business areas. Drive transformational initiatives that align with strategic goals, build a Center of Excellence, and foster best pr...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $135K *

Lead the oversight of transition services for Reserve Component members, ensuring compliance and quality. Collaborate on process improvements and program effectiveness while guiding communication for...

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Reposted 1 week ago

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

$100K - $130K *

Pioneer innovative solutions by designing, developing, and enhancing scalable applications for dynamic client needs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive projects forward in a fast-paced...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at a mission-critical role focusing on Kubernetes cluster deployment, integration, and management. Enhance interoperability and analytics for the DoD by ensuring scalable, reliable...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Transform engineering teams to excel in building scalable financial systems. Lead with a hands-on approach in architecture and coding while mentoring talent and enhancing project execution to deliver...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$116K - $195K *

Pioneer impactful design initiatives that enhance customer experiences across diverse industries. Collaborate with product and engineering teams to deliver strategic solutions that drive efficiency, s...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $130K *

Drive full-stack development in a dynamic Agile environment, utilizing .Net technologies to build, design, and optimize cloud-based applications while ensuring robust performance and security standard...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Champion quality by creating and executing automated tests across diverse products. Collaborate within teams, mentor peers, and refine QA processes to ensure superior product releases and customer sat...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Drive the architecture and development of critical financial systems, ensuring reliability and compliance. Collaborate across domains to solve complex challenges while mentoring a team to uphold best...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 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.