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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$130K - $180K *

Empower your career by leading innovative AI initiatives, driving technical strategy, and collaborating with a talented team to shape the future of machine learning in production environments. Your ex...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Lead the charge in driving software development excellence by managing a high-performing engineering team, ensuring timely project delivery while upholding rigorous safety and compliance standards in...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Champion a dynamic team by providing technical and management leadership on major systems engineering projects, driving agile methodologies and integration strategies for complex systems to enhance op...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $200K *

Unlock potential by driving engineering innovation and collaboration. Lead technical direction, mentor teams, and create large-scale consumer products while shaping a long-term vision across the organ...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Drive innovative engineering solutions by designing scalable applications that serve millions globally. Collaborate deeply across functions and lead major projects to enhance organizational efficiency...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Drive the technical vision and roadmap for innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency across functions while collaborating with leaders to elevate team performance and navigating complex...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Unlock potential by leading cross-functional engineering efforts, driving innovation and efficiencies that align with long-term technical vision while mentoring a talented team to excel in a collabora...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Lead cross-functional teams to innovate and develop effective technical solutions that enhance organizational efficiency, while mentoring engineers and driving a long-term technological vision to meet...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $260K *

Transform the software delivery lifecycle by fostering a data-driven, customer-centric approach, driving reliability and quality improvements across complex systems as a technical leader without direc...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $260K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing customer experience through robust software quality and reliability. Take the lead in establishing SDLC governance, continuous improvement practices, and cros...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $215K *

Unlock your potential as a product-focused full-stack engineer, tackling deep technical challenges while shaping user experiences and robust backend services for AI-driven applications in the CAD/CAM...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $125K *

Lead the charge in diverse control system projects, driving team success and providing engineering guidance. Manage customer relationships, ensuring project completion on time and budget, and mentorin...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $125K *

Join a team that drives automation excellence in mission-critical projects! Lead PLC programming and SCADA systems from design to commissioning, collaborating daily with clients and ensuring quality d...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$213K - $220K *

Shape the future of blockchain technology by driving high-performance distributed systems. Collaborate with a dynamic team on cutting-edge solutions, focusing on system-level design and optimization t...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Drive innovation and success as a Senior Software Engineering Manager, leading a global team to design and deliver cutting-edge healthcare software. Collaborate cross-functionally while shaping scalab...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Join a team that's passionate about innovation and transformation in healthcare. Lead a distributed engineering team to design and develop robust software, driving technical excellence while fostering...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing software solutions using C/C++, Java, and Python while providing technical leadership to a skilled team. Collaborate with stakeholders to meet project goals and embrace a...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $300K *

Engage with diverse engineering teams to define our platform's strategy. You'll collaborate with our CTO and lead projects from ideation to deployment, driving innovation in a largely untapped AI spac...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$185K - $343K *

Lead diverse engineering teams to drive strategic software solutions, optimizing clinical development through advanced AI applications and cloud architectures, while fostering a collaborative culture...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Drive the development of advanced electrical systems for augmented reality applications. You will lead the electrical lifecycle from requirements gathering to design, test, and integration, while inno...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $160K *

Lead the electrical development of innovative augmented reality systems, overseeing the complete lifecycle from requirements to design, test, and integration. Collaborate in evolving architectures whi...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Empower your career by leading software development efforts with front-end and back-end technologies. Collaborate with teams to establish best practices and innovate in a complex tech environment, men...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Accelerate progress at redefining cloud infrastructure reliability and architecture. Lead a motivated team while being hands-on in building and maintaining mission-critical aviation systems with high...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Drive the development of innovative cloud-based solutions and applications, playing a key role in the engineering lifecycle from concept to deployment. Collaborate within a dynamic team to tackle comp...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Empower innovative solutions as you lead technical designs in ICT/Security, driving project success through deep expertise and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to meet client needs and proje...

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3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

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.