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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$150K - $225K *

Join a dynamic team as you manage commissioning services and operations support for mission critical projects, engaging with clients and leading enhancements in facilities and processes while ensuring...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$185K - $250K *

Elevate our sales dynamics by becoming a technical leader for strategic clients. Drive complex pre-sales processes, craft solutions, and lead compelling demonstrations, while collaborating across team...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Champion HV PC Projects by ensuring on-time and within-budget completion. Oversee financial obligations, manage vendor relationships, and lead projects to success through robust communication and stra...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$164K - $229K *

Shape the future of content experiences by building scalable systems that enhance reliability, performance, and efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and drive impactful improvements usi...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$90K - $110K *

Champion the enterprise quality program by managing audits, quality KPIs, and processes to ensure compliance and operational excellence. Foster improvements, maintain reporting systems, and support qu...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$129K - $194K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing software quality by designing, implementing, and maintaining custom test frameworks. Collaborate closely with developers to ensure robust test coverage for pr...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive the development of innovative LLM-powered analytics systems, enhancing healthcare data insights through natural-language processing, robust querying, and compliance features, while collaborating...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Lead strategic proposal initiatives by collaborating with cross-functional teams to create persuasive responses to customer solicitations, ensuring compliance and elevating quality throughout the prop...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

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

$127K - $214K *

Join a team focused on transforming sales operations with AI. Lead the development of generative AI applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance customer engagement and drive imp...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Join a team that designs and scales production-grade AI infrastructure, focusing on multi-cloud solutions. You'll enhance system reliability and security while driving automation in DevOps and enablin...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $98K *

Elevate your career by collaborating as a Junior SDET, enhancing product quality through automation and manual testing. Join a dynamic team, develop skills in testing practices, and ensure exceptional...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $190K *

Lead execution of complex substation projects by coordinating teams across engineering, procurement, and construction. Ensure timely delivery within scope, quality, and budget while maintaining strong...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$121K - $145K *

Lead the design and development of high-performance web applications, integrating with backend services to enhance customer experiences and streamline operations across various platforms, focusing on...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Oversee complex client implementations by leading cross-functional teams, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope, while driving alignment and managing risks to enhance the client onb...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $160K *

Unlock potential by leading automation initiatives for enterprise GenAI and Data Science platforms. Drive operational excellence and enhance developer productivity through scalable automation solution...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $200K *

Champion groundbreaking lunar technologies; influence mission concepts and architectures from ideation to execution, ensuring innovative solutions for lunar exploration and systems development. Collab...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$87K - $135K *

Drive innovation by architecting scalable infrastructure solutions and mentoring engineers. Collaborate with a dynamic DevOps team to tackle technical challenges while ensuring system security and eff...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $225K *

Lead the charge in the development of next-gen ASICs by owning FPGA prototyping, firmware enablement, silicon bring-up, and hardware validation, bridging ASIC design and system integration throughout...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$64K - $121K *

Join a dynamic team to design and develop cutting-edge full-stack applications using Microsoft technologies. Be responsible for building REST APIs, optimizing databases, and implementing cloud solutio...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$82K - $134K *

Drive a high-performing design team, ensuring effective workload management and continuous improvement across engineering disciplines while fostering team member development and successful project exe...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$117K - $166K *

Champion the creation of robust Salesforce solutions while guiding a skilled product team. Lead architectural decisions, ensure code quality, and drive testing strategies to deliver high-impact result...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Lead the strategic direction and execution of Intelligent Document Processing and TotalAgility, driving significant product growth, customer engagement, and market positioning through innovative AI so...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$250K - $300K *

Innovate the Project Management landscape by leading the governance, delivery, and standards across diverse implementations. Build a robust PM team while driving efficient operations for enterprise an...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$180K - $245K *

Collaborate to build and maintain a shared design system and UI component library, driving reusable solutions and supporting teams to enhance our front-end user experience across multiple platforms. E...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $150K *

Advance EDA's Records Management Program by leading assessments and standardizing practices for digital and electronic records across six regional offices, fostering sustainable information management...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

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

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.