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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$120K - $144K *

Lead cross-functional teams in delivering complex building automation projects. Drive project execution and stakeholder engagement while ensuring quality, timeliness, and adherence to safety standards...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $130K *

Shape the future of technology by leading integration efforts for enterprise systems. Leverage your expertise in Privileged Access Management to enhance security and efficiency in applications, while...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $173K *

Empower enterprise clients by leveraging your pre-sales expertise to drive transformative solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders and deliver impactful product demonstrations, ensuring alignment betw...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$148K - $266K *

Lead program management efforts for large-scale renovation projects, ensuring successful execution through effective coordination, risk management, and performance monitoring. Collaborate with diverse...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $130K *

Transform marketplace dynamics by building pricing algorithms and models. Partner across teams to leverage your software engineering and analytical skills, driving impactful solutions that enhance our...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$225K - $300K *

Reimagine legal technology by leading cross-functional teams, defining strategies, and enhancing systems. Oversee key platforms and drive AI adoption to ensure compliance, efficiency, and innovation w...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $185K *

Innovate systems engineering by bridging communications physics and software integration, ensuring high performance and resilience in live networks. Lead technical integrations in a challenging and co...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$90K - $120K *

Champion a team of Business Analysts by driving business analysis initiatives, defining project requirements, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance product delivery and align strategic goals...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping customer success by providing technical expertise and innovative solutions. You'll engage with mid-market customers to drive value realization and retention, working closely...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$166K - $187K *

Lead the design and implementation of agentic AI systems for healthcare, collaborating with experts to create production-grade solutions that enhance diagnostics, care coordination, and operational ef...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $190K *

Unlock your potential by engineering and enhancing a network reliability platform. Drive innovations in DevSecOps while collaborating across teams to improve system reliability and automate operationa...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K - $175K *

Optimize application security for a dynamic SaaS platform by leading vulnerability assessments, implementing secure coding practices, and advancing AI-integrated application governance across the full...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $140K *

Design and deliver AI-enhanced customer experiences, collaborating across teams to improve customer journeys. Utilize design thinking and AI tools to create intuitive digital interactions that drive e...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$126K - $227K *

Tackle enterprise-level projects from inception to launch by leading cross-functional teams and ensuring delivery aligns with customer needs, budget, and timelines through disciplined program manageme...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Drive successful completion of capital projects at an airport, overseeing progress, quality, and safety. Coordinate with stakeholders and manage schedules and budgets effectively to meet tight deadlin...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$66K - $104K *

Join a team that's dedicated to shaping innovative network solutions and delivering outstanding external events. Leverage your expertise in telecom and OSS governance to drive project success and ment...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$130K - $217K *

Transform customer experiences by leading end-to-end systems engineering solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create reliable, scalable backend services and modern frontend applicatio...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Advance your career by providing technical leadership in GIS tasks, integrating solutions, and supporting project managers. Lead initiatives and manage client relationships while mentoring the next ge...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $150K *

Transform the future of aviation by designing cutting-edge FPGA solutions within a dynamic team. Collaborate on firmware and software that power autonomy, elevating capabilities for next-gen aircraft...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$218K - $326K *

Champion high-value strategic pursuits by leading complex enterprise deals, shaping executive dialogue, and fostering collaboration across teams to secure multi-million-dollar contracts and drive meas...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leveraging deep scientific expertise and technical skills to partner with customers, ensuring the delivery of complex SaaS solutions while driving integration and data architecture...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$141K - $195K *

Build cutting-edge AI/ML features that enhance data interaction in a scalable cloud platform. Collaborate across teams to develop robust API connections, intuitive UIs, and seamless integrations to el...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $200K *

Reimagine the user experience by building scalable, data-driven solutions in a collaborative environment. Leverage your skills in full-stack development to enhance our experimentation platform while t...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$116K - $166K *

Develop, implement, and optimize enterprise-grade AI solutions and web applications, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to enhance workflows and ensure robust, secure solutions that mee...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $152K *

Drive innovation and efficiency in nuclear power engineering by conducting technical analyses, optimizing systems, and mentoring junior staff. Collaborate with project teams to deliver high-quality de...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.