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 - $164K *

Build impactful software solutions as part of the Precision Health Platform, focusing on scalable components, APIs, and user interfaces. Collaborate across teams and leverage your expertise to advance...

Waterloo, ONIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Lead test verification and validation efforts for JPES/JCRM software, ensuring quality across multiple testing phases while collaborating with development and stakeholders to assess release readiness...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in enhancing and supporting a mission-critical facial recognition platform. Manage software development and integration for advanced biometric solutions, ensuring best practices in a c...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $220K *

Unlock your potential while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences across a dynamic platform. Take ownership of impactful features and innovate with a focus on empathy a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the engineering organization for Enterprise Applications, championing solutions in Salesforce and DevOps while fostering a culture of innovation and excellence. Engage directly in architecture, c...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$86K - $165K *

Lead the charge in overseeing a skilled software team, driving growth and innovation. Champion program success by mentoring personnel and enhancing technical capabilities in a dynamic, agile work envi...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that leads avionics engineering projects, coordinating teams and managing full-lifecycle development, ensuring quality and timely delivery while engaging with stakeholders and customers to...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $232K *

Join a team that's dedicated to developing cutting-edge automated test software for high-mix, low-volume production environments while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure product quali...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$130K - $160K *

Shape the future of electronic systems by leading engineering teams in design and development. Oversee projects ensuring quality, cost, and deadline targets are met while providing technical expertise...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by joining our team as you design and build low-latency fraud prevention systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate solutions in a cloud environment while shaping...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of digital banking by designing and operating scalable, reliable fraud prevention services. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive innovation and modernize systems while ensuring sec...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by designing and operating low-latency fraud prevention services at scale, improving system reliability, efficiency, and fostering innovation through AI and modern engineering practic...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$129K - $186K *

Advance automation quality by designing reusable frameworks and mentoring teams in test practices. Collaborate with development and DevOps to enhance efficiency, observability, and software validation...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$129K - $186K *

Empower quality engineering by designing robust automation solutions that enhance development processes, inspire teams towards excellence, and integrate cutting-edge technologies for seamless engineer...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $190K *

Transform software capabilities for advanced antenna applications! Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design, develop, and integrate innovative solutions that support RF sensing, tracking, an...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$98K - $147K *

Transform your career with this dynamic role developing full-stack solutions. Collaborate with a talented team to drive technical strategy and scale systems that empower publishers. Your expertise wil...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in engineering RF-enabled enterprise systems, ensuring mission success through advanced design, integration, and sustainment of complex architectures across multi-domain infrastructure...

5 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading the engineering and sustainment of sophisticated enterprise systems, delivering senior-level technical authority in complex RF-enabled environments and integrated Linux inf...

5 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $190K *

Shape the future of acquisition management by leading transformational programs, optimizing operational effectiveness, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards to enhance mission success for...

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $140K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and development of robust data governance workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement scalable solutions that ensure data integrity and compl...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$132K - $193K *

Drive seamless payroll operations by managing configurations, integrations, and compliance in a dynamic environment. Collaborate across departments to deliver accurate payroll solutions that meet evol...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in software development to enhance mission-critical applications for Special Operations Forces and intelligence operations. Collaborate in modernizing enterprise...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Join as a Director of Software Engineering, leading modernization and strategic development across key product lines while fostering innovation in AI adoption and agile practices. Drive team performan...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$220K - $240K *

Lead the charge in optimizing healthcare operations using AI technology. Shape architectural decisions and collaborate with engineering teams to develop scalable backend services, improving member exp...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Collaborate with expert engineers to provide vital electro-mechanical support for hardware systems. Travel nationwide to maintain cutting-edge devices, ensuring optimal performance in various field en...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 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.