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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$90K - $130K *

Champion payment solutions by enhancing financial infrastructure accuracy, ensuring timely worker payouts, accurate billing, and effective fraud prevention, while engaging collaboratively with operati...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$93K - $166K *

Empower teams to leverage cutting-edge technology and enhance skills through targeted training and support, driving effective use of emerging tools and methodologies for optimal business performance a...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$186K - $223K *

Elevate the performance and scalability of a distributed platform by collaborating with cross-functional teams. Drive system design, capacity planning, and performance tuning while leveraging AI-assis...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Shape the future of our AI Advisory Services by managing diverse projects, ensuring timely delivery, and fostering client relationships. Your leadership will drive operational excellence and financial...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $150K *

Shape the future of data science by building robust AI capabilities that drive HCP engagement and deliver real-world impact across pharmaceutical markets. Collaborate and innovate to set standards in...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $130K *

Unlock potential by building advanced data visualizations and reports. Collaborate with diverse clients to address business challenges, ensuring optimal data management and insightful analysis while w...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $251K *

Lead the charge in developing transformative AI solutions, focusing on Large Language Models and Generative AI to enhance healthcare and enterprise services, while collaborating with diverse teams and...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$118K - $236K *

Drive your career forward as you develop high-quality software products in a collaborative Agile team. Leverage your leadership and Java expertise to innovate solutions that enhance health care experi...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Transform innovative ideas into tangible solutions within our experimental lab. Drive projects from concept to prototype while collaborating with users to enhance real-world impact and empower busines...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$113K - $152K *

Empower mission-critical environments by delivering Elastic solutions, guiding architecture and strategy while fostering strong customer relationships and driving maximum product value through tailore...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $130K *

Drive project success by leading critical data conversion and reporting initiatives, ensuring robust integrations and seamless ERP deployments while managing a dynamic technical team focused on innova...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Contribute to impactful partner programs as a Program Manager, guiding successful implementations and growth initiatives while collaborating across teams to meet internal and customer needs in a fast...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$116K - $174K *

Transform enterprise AI solutions by embedding with global clients, driving innovation from discovery to deployment, and bridging business and tech. You’ll influence outcomes with your data expertise...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$136K - $210K *

Shape the future of AI security by safeguarding enterprise AI technologies, implementing effective governance, and driving secure AI adoption through risk assessments and collaboration with various te...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Innovate with us in our R&D team to enhance a large-scale OpenStack platform using Ceph, optimizing cloud storage performance and scalability while collaborating closely with skilled engineers in a dy...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$191K - $270K *

Transform the future of AI-driven personalized commerce by leading engineering strategy, execution, and culture for platform teams. Drive customer engagement through innovative AI technologies, delive...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$90K - $120K *

Transform utility design by leveraging hands-on expertise to bridge Sales, Marketing, and Product teams. Elevate customer engagement through technical presentations and insights, driving impactful gro...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $160K *

Advance enterprise product strategy for pharmacy-focused platforms, driving measurable impact through innovative and secure solutions. Oversee product vision and execution across various ecosystems wh...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$104K - $166K *

Engage in cybersecurity design and implementation for a satellite ground system, ensuring secure operations throughout the system lifecycle while collaborating across multiple engineering and operatio...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $165K *

Shape the future of evidence-based practices by setting rigorous standards for protocols, products, and interventions across diverse teams, ensuring informed decision-making backed by scientific revie...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Lead and enhance L1/L2 IT support operations while mentoring a dedicated team. Manage escalations, improve processes, and drive IT service excellence while ensuring seamless user experiences throughou...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$94K - $179K *

Lead the charge in designing and supporting critical systems, ensuring reliability and compliance while mentoring junior engineers. Your expertise will drive efficient infrastructure solutions with a...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Elevate machine learning accessibility by designing, developing, and maintaining user-friendly frameworks. Collaborate with the community to enhance tools like Gradio and Trackio, shaping the future o...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $225K *

Lead mission critical operations and provide commissioning oversight for data center projects, ensuring efficiency and quality standards are met while mentoring teams and fostering internal expertise...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$164K - $229K *

The New Ad Formats team at Reddit is seeking a skilled full stack engineer to build innovative ad experiences and enhance ad performance on the platform. This role involves collaborating with product...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer 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.