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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$135K - $160K *

Tackle the challenge of building advanced AI-native systems that deliver real value by engaging with end-users and leveraging feedback loops. Collaborate with your team to design and implement innovat...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovative software solutions by designing, developing, and deploying secure, scalable systems that align with business goals, leveraging expertise in AWS/Azure and the Microsoft Power Platform...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $125K *

Join a team that drives innovation in geographic information systems while leading cross-functional developers in an Agile environment. Your expertise will enhance project management for significant m...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $175K *

Accelerate progress at client implementations by leveraging extensive expertise in analytics tools, collaborating with teams to drive product success and enhance customer experiences through strategic...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$143K - $261K *

Lead the charge in developing Life360's on-device ML platform, architecting a reusable framework for edge inference across our device portfolio while ensuring battery efficiency and performance in com...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $150K *

Innovate as you guide Fortune 500 clients in leveraging AI solutions. Collaborate with sales teams, deliver dynamic presentations, and serve as trusted technical advisor to modernize legacy systems an...

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Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead complex cross-functional product initiatives, ensuring alignment across teams to achieve strategic goals, drive efficiency, and deliver exceptional business outcomes using solid program managemen...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$112K - $193K *

Lead UI architecture and design for scalable, secure front-end solutions. Drive best practices while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, user-centric experiences across...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $170K *

Champion the evolution of mission-critical applications by leading design, development, and maintenance efforts. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance dealer services, ensuring reliability and perf...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career by driving strategic, high-impact IT projects with top brands. Collaborate to enhance stakeholder engagement and deliver exceptional results in ServiceNow implementations while ens...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$104K - $166K *

Lead comprehensive project management initiatives driving successful contract execution and delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and adherence to guidelines, managing...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$115K - $170K *

Engineer scalable solutions as a Senior Space Systems Engineer, tackling the complexities of space applications. Collaborate with diverse teams, drive project success, and deliver innovative technolog...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Champion organizational agility by enabling the SAFe PI process, coaching RTEs, and facilitating cross-team collaboration. Drive adoption of Agile principles, ensuring alignment between technology and...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$94K - $131K *

Drive governance and standards for cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and GCP. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance system reliability, security, and performance, applying best practices while...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$224K - $431K *

Optimize deep learning infrastructure for autonomous vehicles, enhancing GPU-based training libraries. Collaborate with diverse teams to innovate and scale systems that ensure rapid experimentation an...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead and oversee engineering teams while ensuring project success through strategic planning, technical oversight, and effective management of personnel and resources in a collaborative environment...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$190K - $210K *

Champion the modernization of enterprise architecture and cloud infrastructure, leading strategic planning and execution while fostering innovation, scalability, and compliance. Manage cross-functiona...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$168K - $193K *

Join a team that's dedicated to innovating cloud infrastructure solutions. You will enhance operational reliability and efficiency while collaborating on mission-critical systems that empower data-int...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $225K *

Shape the future of cancer center operations by developing strategic partnerships, leading transformative initiatives, and delivering impactful consulting services to enhance clinical research and ove...

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Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Drive growth as you lead a diverse Solutions Architect team, focusing on enterprise software and advanced analytics. Partner with sales to enhance client success and cultivate a robust talent pipeline...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$137K - $179K *

Drive innovative technical solutions by partnering with sales teams to address complex client needs and elevate engineering workflows, ensuring successful integration of products throughout the sales...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $170K *

Drive product strategy and execution for managed ecommerce solutions, balancing client needs and technical feasibility. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance product performance and influence busi...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Deliver innovative solutions in high-speed signal integrity by designing, simulating, and troubleshooting PCBs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure top-notch hardware platform solutions...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$210K - $256K *

Lead the charge in driving strategic transformation initiatives within the semiconductor sector, enhancing supply chain operations and developing high-performing teams to execute impactful solutions f...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$184K - $356K *

Unlock your potential by leading a high-performing engineering team focused on AI model deployment. Drive innovation in deep learning inference software to enhance performance across NVIDIA accelerato...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information 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.