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 - $200K *

Unlock the potential of data in a dynamic role, driving AI-enhanced decision-support systems through innovative engineering, model development, and data management, ensuring accuracy, traceability, an...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Take ownership of enterprise integration and data management strategies, leading transformative change initiatives. Drive modernization efforts while advising executive leadership on technology adopti...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Empower your career by joining our global security team, providing technical support and proactive solutions to enhance customer security postures through timely issue resolution and innovative securi...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$199K - $235K *

Elevate your impact as you design and build real-time event-driven systems that revolutionize how pentest data is processed, transforming customer insights into immediate actions and shaping the futur...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$116K - $189K *

Drive the development of innovative Linux graphics software, focusing on Wayland, Vulkan, and OpenGL to enhance GPU performance and features while collaborating with cross-functional teams to maintain...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $145K *

Develop innovative hardware products that enhance smart transportation solutions. Drive strategic ownership, lifecycle leadership, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure seamless integration bet...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$133K - $189K *

Develop innovative components for Triton, an open-source language focused on optimizing GPU kernels, collaborating with teams and communities to enhance software tools and standards for efficient prog...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$184K - $287K *

Elevate your expertise by designing cutting-edge features for high-performance CPUs and GPUs while collaborating on complex compilation challenges in an innovative computing environment...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $120K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team of software engineers to develop innovative digital solutions leveraging advanced technologies, participating in full-cycle software integration, and enhanci...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $149K *

Shape the future by establishing and maintaining vital business and program requirements, facilitating agile processes, and ensuring traceability across systems for enhanced project success and qualit...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Explore a pivotal role providing senior-level insights in portfolio and asset management, optimizing performance through strategic analyses, executive support, and occupancy strategies, while collabor...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$72K - $99K *

Elevate the insurance product lifecycle from ideation to launch, ensuring compliance and market competitiveness. Collaborate across teams to drive innovative solutions and meet customer needs in a dyn...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI-driven solutions in healthcare. Lead client engagements, design enterprise-grade architectures, and collaborate across teams to deliver innovative technolog...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $150K *

Explore the future of industrial flexible films by leading product development from concept to commercialization, integrating sustainability initiatives, and optimizing processes, while collaborating...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$113K - $135K *

Help us elevate partner success by delivering advanced technical demos while mentoring peers. Shape onboarding strategies and craft scalable enablement assets to drive solution adoption across a dynam...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving business development across DoD components! You'll build strategic relationships, lead pipeline development, and leverage AI to enhance mission capabilities in a dynamic, hi...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$121K - $248K *

Transform your career by leading technical solutions globally, guiding customers through complex evaluations, and empowering teams with essential training and tools to scale operations effectively...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive the architectural vision for cloud-native applications and AI capabilities. Shape scalable systems while ensuring infrastructure excellence and leadership in DevOps practices across all organiza...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $210K *

Elevate systems by leveraging your expertise in backend development, middleware, and big data to deliver innovative solutions that support critical federal missions and enhance IT Modernization and Da...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $185K *

Transform our AI infrastructure as a Senior DevOps Engineer, enhancing scalability, reliability, and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement in automation...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $145K *

Champion the development of project estimates, coordinating closely with teams to drive accuracy, foster collaboration, and provide strategic insights that enhance project delivery and client satisfac...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Transform HR processes by optimizing People Technology systems and enhancing Workday. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve operational efficiency and deliver scalable solutions that enri...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $200K *

Unlock potential by designing and automating secure cloud infrastructure while ensuring scalability and reliability through CI/CD processes and integrated development workflows in a hands-on engineeri...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $175K *

Transform the customer experience by leading technical deployments and ongoing account success. Own the technical aspects of customer relationships, drive adoption, and ensure optimal use of enterpris...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of DevOps by leading a dynamic team to enhance cloud infrastructure and streamline deployment processes. Foster collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient and relia...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 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.