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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$165K - $175K *

Advance mission integration through innovative systems engineering and architecture design, ensuring robust capability delivery for diverse operational needs in a dynamic defense environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$254K - $445K *

Lead the charge in defining technical direction for a cloud-native platform, tackling complex issues in distributed systems with a focus on scalability, security, and architectural integrity across mu...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$240K - $300K *

Shape the technical vision for a high-impact engineering domain, modernizing architecture, ensuring reliability, and enabling new capabilities. Lead multi-team strategies while mentoring engineers to...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$240K - $300K *

Elevate the Core Transfer Experience by owning technical vision, modernizing architecture, and driving operational excellence, while enabling innovative AI-native capabilities to enhance user experien...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$144K - $180K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of rocket propulsion with a hands-on role overseeing design and execution of platforms for real-time analyzing of hot-fire test data, driving software architecture...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Empower a talented team by leading the development of embedded software for cutting-edge RF measurement products, ensuring high-quality architecture, effective collaboration, and innovative solutions...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Transform on-premises technology with your DevOps expertise. Lead the design, implementation, and lifecycle management of innovative solutions in a collaborative team, addressing complex deployment ch...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead a dynamic software development team to innovate and deliver high-quality applications. Collaborate across functions, guiding architectural decisions while ensuring project success through effecti...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead customer quality initiatives by mentoring teams, driving improvements, and resolving quality issues. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure exceptional customer satisfaction and product perform...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Join a pioneering team where you'll innovate software solutions for framing and structural analysis. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, set technical direction, and contribute to softwar...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$144K - $215K *

Drive cross-functional excellence by leading complex, enterprise-level programs, ensuring alignment with corporate goals while facilitating collaboration among diverse stakeholders for impactful outco...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in structural engineering while supervising a talented team. Drive complex project delivery, enhance technical training, and maintain high-quality control standards in multidisciplinar...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$275K - $300K *

Transform critical C++ components for high-performance trading platforms, ensuring low-latency operations. Lead, mentor a technical team, and collaborate closely with business analysts to deliver inno...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$94K - $176K *

Design and deliver full-stack features while enhancing integration strategies. Collaborate across teams to create high-impact customer experiences and ensure quality code through best practices in a d...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$109K - $203K *

Optimize full-stack development by crafting high-impact features, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and leveraging AI technologies to deliver cutting-edge solutions that enhance user experien...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$180K - $279K *

Drive innovation by leading software engineering to enhance student experiences at scale. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to set architectural standards, improve delivery practices, and solve...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $279K *

Shape the future of software engineering by leading technical strategy, mentoring teams, and delivering scalable, cloud-native applications that drive positive student experiences across a large enter...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$185K - $220K *

Grow your career with us as you lead reliability strategies critical for spacecraft. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, drive testing programs, and ensure mission success by integrating robustne...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead testing activities, ensuring products meet high standards while coaching and developing talent. Play a pivotal role in resource planning and quality assurance within an...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$155K - $192K *

Empower national security by designing and refining command-and-control software solutions. Collaborate across teams to construct user-friendly applications that leverage advanced data processing and...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$146K - $306K *

Drive engineering excellence by architecting large-scale systems software, enhancing firmware integration and fleet automation. Lead multi-quarter initiatives for improved performance, reliability, an...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$146K - $306K *

Transform architectural direction for large-scale systems software and firmware integration, enhancing reliability and efficiency. Lead initiatives across multiple teams to optimize performance and mi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$146K - $306K *

Lead the charge in securing robotics platforms by enhancing OS-level authentication and integrity measures, collaborating with diverse teams to develop innovative software solutions for scalable deplo...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$146K - $306K *

Lead the charge in developing secure Oracle Linux for diverse platforms, shaping scalable robotic deployments while collaborating with teams and vendors to ensure technical excellence, reliability, an...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Drive strategic HR technology initiatives as an Architect for Oracle Fusion HCM, enhancing employee experience and operational efficiency. Collaborate with teams to design scalable solutions, guiding...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.