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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$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

$150K - $180K *

Join our team as a key leader driving innovative Oracle Fusion HCM solutions. Utilize your experience to optimize HR technology, enhance employee experience, and support strategic initiatives while me...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in shaping our Oracle Fusion HCM environment by driving innovation and strategic initiatives while collaborating cross-functionally to elevate employee experience and operational effic...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $190K *

Shape enterprise identity infrastructure by designing, implementing, and optimizing complex identity solutions for both on-premises and cloud environments, ensuring high availability and security for...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $190K *

Optimize enterprise identity infrastructure as a Lead IAM Engineer. Drive design, implementation, and support of complex identity solutions across on-premises and cloud environments, ensuring security...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead the architectural vision for near-real-time satellite monitoring systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and implement robust solutions ensuring system reliability, sc...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$154K - $278K *

Lead the charge in architecting and delivering innovative software features, translating complex requirements into robust designs, coordinating cross-team efforts, and mentoring peers to ensure high-q...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Grow and develop a transformative healthcare data platform as a Senior Software Engineer, leveraging Elixir and Python. Shape architecture, drive projects, and create scalable solutions that enhance m...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in developing and optimizing a cutting-edge healthcare data platform, utilizing Elixir and Python to create scalable applications that drive innovation and enhance patient outcomes thr...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by designing and developing innovative financial applications, collaborating with diverse teams to enhance customer solutions and troubleshoot complex issues in a dynamic environ...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$167K - $300K *

Join our team as a senior technical anchor in Active Defense, where you will set the direction for threat detection, lead large initiatives, and mentor engineers while ensuring the quality and scalabi...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$167K - $300K *

Join a team that's redefining threat detection by driving innovation and overseeing complex detection initiatives. Collaborate across functions to enhance security and apply cutting-edge technologies...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$240K - $270K *

Drive innovative software architecture design for complex government solutions, overseeing interdisciplinary development teams, and ensuring seamless integration of advanced technologies while mentori...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $203K *

Lead cybersecurity engineering initiatives, ensuring compliance and strategic oversight while mentoring teams on vulnerability management and systems accreditation for defense operations...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $150K *

Accelerate progress at our innovative cloud-first product by leading architecture and AI integration, guiding engineers to create impactful solutions that scale efficiently while ensuring quality and...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer innovative software solutions by leading architecture, development, and integration into a cutting-edge Modeling and Simulation Lab, enhancing system interoperability and optimizing functions...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$254K - $445K *

Drive technical authority across engineering teams, solving complex, high-stakes challenges in cloud-native platform development and architecture while shaping the next generation of technical leaders...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$136K - $253K *

Empower innovation at the forefront of mobile technology, leading a new team to shape a cutting-edge legal application for iOS and Android. Drive architectural decisions, mentor engineers, and deliver...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $219K *

Lead the charge in establishing the technical foundation of a new mobile app. Drive architecture decisions, mentor engineers, and collaboratively deliver high-quality experiences for iOS and Android u...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$132K - $251K *

Join a team that drives innovative software solutions by guiding multidisciplinary engineering efforts, managing projects, and ensuring compliance in a fast-paced production environment while optimizi...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $190K *

Lead the architectural vision for agentic integrations, enhancing application security workflows within developer tools. Drive innovation, build systems, and mentor teams to elevate product capabiliti...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $125K *

Optimize control system projects by leading teams, managing tasks, and delivering solutions. Collaborate across departments to ensure project success and mentor staff for professional growth while sup...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of control systems by leading diverse projects and mentoring a talented team. Collaborate across sectors to enhance system designs and ensure successful project execution, maintaining...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$114K - $234K *

Transform cloud services by designing and implementing scalable infrastructure solutions that enhance customer experience, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execut...

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  •   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.