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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$120K - $150K *

Lead software development for robot testing and evaluation, driving team priorities and execution. Collaborate closely with hardware and engineering teams to enhance testing infrastructure and analyze...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Champion innovative software solutions as a hands-on technical leader. Drive architecture, mentor developers, and deliver scalable applications while collaborating with stakeholders to translate compl...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $150K *

Innovate solutions while leading a team of engineers in designing robust web applications and architectures. Deliver high-performance backend systems and mentor team members for quality assurance in c...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $240K *

Champion innovation by leading the design and validation of complex systems, ensuring technical excellence across disciplines. Drive system architecture from concept to production while mentoring team...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$160K - $240K *

Empower the future of semiconductor technology by leading advanced systems integration, validation, and architecture. Collaborate across disciplines while driving innovative solutions for high-precisi...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$170K *

Architect and deliver high-performance backend systems, shaping innovative solutions for diverse clients. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product roadmaps, drive best practices, and...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$208K - $234K *

Inspire breakthrough innovations by leading engineering enablement initiatives that enhance developer productivity and integrate AI into workflows while fostering a progressive and collaborative cultu...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$141K - $190K *

Transform your career by designing and implementing cutting-edge metadata platforms. Collaborate across teams to deliver scalable solutions, mentor engineers, and drive innovation within Disney's dyna...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$148K - $199K *

Advance the development of scalable metadata tagging platforms by innovating backend solutions in a dynamic environment. Collaborate across teams to enhance product quality and support Disney's extens...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$141K - $190K *

Join a cross-functional team to drive the design and implementation of a metadata tagging platform. Leverage your software engineering skills to deliver scalable and high-quality backend solutions in...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $257K *

Lead a full-stack development team to create impactful software solutions by leveraging innovative technologies and architectural approaches while guiding team members in overcoming client challenges...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $257K *

Deliver comprehensive software solutions while leading a team in an agile environment. Create innovative systems that solve complex challenges and enhance client outcomes using cutting-edge technologi...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $214K *

Empower software innovation by leading architectural development across product lines, ensuring high-quality, scalable, and efficient system design while mentoring engineering teams. Drive strategic a...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$192K - $279K *

Manage complex, multi-disciplinary projects by leveraging technical expertise. Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements and mitigate risks, ensuring program success across various engineer...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$204K - $337K *

Transform developer experiences by leading the creation of an innovative internal platform that enhances automation, aligns standards, and boosts productivity across multiple teams, while championing...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$131K - $237K *

Unlock your potential as a Software Developer, leading design, development, and maintenance of complex software systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure operational excellence within...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Join us to lead software development initiatives, guiding requirements gathering, design, and maintenance. Leverage your expertise in diverse technologies and methodologies to drive innovation and del...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Lead the design and development of innovative software solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and implement enterprise-level applications. Drive quality and effici...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in software engineering by designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise-level applications while leveraging innovative technologies and methodologies. Collaborate with teams to...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Drive technical innovation by leading the design and engineering of enterprise-level virtual workspace platforms, enhancing user experience and operational resilience across global Cloud PC services...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$163K - $235K *

Lead the charge in architecting innovative solutions within a dynamic engineering team, ensuring alignment with business goals while driving efficiency and optimization across product modules for enha...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of automated solutions by architecting robust systems, driving full-stack development, and leading innovative projects that enhance supply chain workflows and AI...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Take ownership of developing and enhancing advanced software systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze user requirements, design software solutions, and ensure high-quality performan...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$172K - $344K *

Unlock potential by leading multi-team performance engineering efforts, designing automation frameworks, and ensuring system reliability. Collaborate across projects to elevate team effectiveness and...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $200K *

Elevate business process effectiveness by leading modernization efforts for the Risk Management Framework, engaging multidisciplinary teams to enhance operational efficiency, drive automation, and del...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.