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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$168K - $280K *

Lead the verification and validation efforts for mission-critical flight software, ensuring compliance with rigorous test plans and strategies while collaborating across technical teams to advance aer...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $160K *

Lead the charge in building a robust integrations platform by managing APIs, ensuring data quality, and supporting partner deployments without direct engineering involvement. Drive product strategy an...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$135K - $160K *

Pioneer innovative compliance solutions for government agencies by designing and implementing scalable systems. Collaborate with engineers and partners to enhance our AI-powered platform and drive imp...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

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

$240K - $275K *

Pioneer innovative software solutions by leading a high-performing engineering team. Drive technical strategy, promote best practices, and ensure top-notch quality in product delivery while aligning w...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $145K *

Innovate your career by leading a team of developers in building modern, secure web applications. Drive technical design and delivery while mentoring talent and collaborating across teams, ensuring hi...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $177K *

Lead the charge in software development across a cross-functional team while ensuring quality and technical excellence. Balance hands-on coding with team leadership to deliver high-value applications...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $185K *

Innovate quality assurance in a fast-paced environment by spearheading testing across backend services, APIs, and customer applications to elevate reliability and performance with advanced automation...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $140K *

Transform workforce learning by designing scalable live training solutions for enterprise clients. Collaborate across teams to enhance employee development and achieve business objectives through inno...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

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

$174K - $305K *

Transform the infrastructure landscape by architecting and scaling a Kubernetes-based platform that enables rapid deployment of innovative robotics solutions while mentoring engineers across teams to...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$122K - $158K *

Lead the transformation of service delivery in large-scale data center environments. Utilize your expertise to enhance customer satisfaction while driving operational efficiencies and strategic initia...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $130K *

Innovate and lead digital systems integration for life sciences, focusing on MES and operational efficiency. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize client-facing solutions and drive project succes...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $179K *

Help us engineer and support hybrid and Azure-based platforms that are critical for operations. You will lead infrastructure solutions, ensuring secure and reliable cloud environments while driving mo...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive the vision for a leading analytics portfolio, transforming complex data into actionable insights for engineering and productivity teams. Collaborate across products, connecting strategy with mea...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic team focused on proactive vulnerability research and software engineering. Drive innovation through AI automation and shape the future of offensive security wh...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$168K - $210K *

Lead the transformation of our build and deploy systems while enhancing developer efficiency, safety, and software delivery reliability. Collaborate across teams to drive technical innovation and opti...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$131K - $170K *

Take ownership of cloud development initiatives, leading design, mentoring colleagues, and ensuring high-quality code and application performance within a collaborative engineering team...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $260K *

Develop and enhance AI capabilities by designing LLM pipelines and full-stack features. Collaborate across teams to implement effective AI solutions while ensuring optimal performance and reliability...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$132K - $145K *

Elevate your career as a Senior Product Manager, leading strategic initiatives in a pivotal SaaS domain. Drive innovation, enhance customer experience, and deliver results that align with organization...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$150K - $180K *

Drive the transformation of Vanta’s data platform by leading the migration from Mongo to Postgres, ensuring integrity and performance while collaborating across teams during this critical transition p...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $140K *

Engineer high-quality, scalable software solutions while collaborating from design to deployment, managing both backend and frontend components. Tackle technical challenges and contribute to maintaini...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$77K - $110K *

Transform business challenges into efficient software solutions. Collaborate with teams to develop automation tools using modern technologies, ensuring best practices in a dynamic environment that fos...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$151K - $196K *

Join a dynamic team to design and develop innovative solutions on the OneStream platform, focusing on high-performance software for corporate financial management. Enhance user experience while mentor...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$203K - $345K *

Manage and optimize go-to-market initiatives by driving AI-first workflows. Lead major and minor product launches, aligning cross-functional teams for strategic execution, ensuring clarity and efficie...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$199K - $265K *

Shape the future of machine learning infrastructure by engineering robust systems that empower data scientists to develop and deploy ML models efficiently. Collaborate across teams while leading compl...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $192K *

Transform software quality by leveraging agile methodologies and modern tech. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance processes while mentoring peers and delivering robust solutions in a continuous...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.