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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$160K - $185K *

Optimize our infrastructure and developer experience by shaping, building, and improving automation and tooling. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational excellence, ensuring fault-tolerance and...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Elevate mission effectiveness as a seasoned software engineer driving software development, integration, and testing for advanced military avionics. Collaborate with a high-performing team to enhance...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Drive excellence as a Lead Software Engineer, guiding an Agile scrum team to design and develop backend services and APIs for a federal digital content system. Leverage Python and Django expertise to...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$140K - $195K *

Lead the modernization of a complex enterprise SaaS platform, driving architectural evolution and strategic technical direction while mentoring engineers and ensuring high-quality delivery in a collab...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$108K - $130K *

Shape the future of annuity products by providing architectural oversight and guiding technical direction. Collaborate across teams to deliver scalable solutions, improve processes, and mentor enginee...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of annuity products through innovative architecture and leadership. Guide technical solutions, streamline integrations, and enhance processes while providing ment...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Transform architectural oversight and leadership in crafting innovative annuity products by bridging vendor and internal systems, driving automation, and enhancing processes for a seamless integration...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Champion innovation in government technology by developing scalable, full-stack solutions to improve processes for municipalities. Work collaboratively to enhance user experiences and streamline workf...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $206K *

Champion scalable software solutions by leading design, ensuring high performance, and fostering engineering excellence. Collaborate with teams to align technology and business goals while mentoring j...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in developing advanced Model-Based Systems Engineering solutions, enhancing system integration and efficiency for complex defense projects. Collaborate with cutting-edge technologies i...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement cloud-based solutions for secure data integration. Leverage your expertise in AWS and systems engineering to support critical initiatives with Intelligence...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $170K *

Unlock potential by enhancing our platform's reliability and security. Collaborate across teams to construct a robust infrastructure, ensuring seamless development with AI and delivering tools that em...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $220K *

Lead the charge in defining AI platform patterns and providing technical direction across multiple teams while actively contributing production code and solving complex problems in a collaborative set...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $200K *

Join a dynamic team as a Principal AI Engineer, leading software design and AI integration. You'll mentor developers and drive innovative, scalable solutions that enhance efficiency using AI tools and...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $170K *

Drive your career with a hands-on leadership role that combines coding, architectural decision-making, and mentoring in a fast-paced environment, impacting financial advisors through core applications...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in developing a cutting-edge multi-physics well-targeting engine, collaborating with top scientists to enhance distributed computing systems while mentoring peers and ensuring a scalab...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$200K - $225K *

Lead engineering teams in developing AI-native software and managing cross-pod operations, driving architectural excellence, mentoring talent, and ensuring robust delivery in a fast-paced, collaborati...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $185K *

Transform software solutions by designing and deploying microservices and cloud-native applications through Agile methodology and DevSecOps practices, ensuring quality, security, and reliability for s...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $187K *

Lead and innovate software architecture and strategies for advanced in-flight connectivity solutions, driving integration across networks, aircraft systems, and teams for high-quality deployment and f...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of cloud solutions by leading end-to-end software development, designing scalable architectures, and mentoring teams in a dynamic environment. Collaborate effectively to create innova...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $305K *

Launch groundbreaking missile defense initiatives by leading the technical development of real-time command-and-control systems. Shape the future of aerospace engineering through innovative solutions...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$190K - $305K *

Serve as the technical lead on a transformative missile defense program, guiding the development of innovative systems for real-time command and control. Oversee multi-disciplinary teams to enhance mi...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $160K *

Miter is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead the design and implementation of products and systems end-to-end. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to shape product archi...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's building innovative distributed systems, driving advancements in backend services, edge computing, and AI/ML solutions. Thrive in ambiguity, lead technical discussions, and transfor...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Unlock potential by leading requirements engineering and integration planning for complex systems. Drive stakeholder alignment, manage technical risks, and ensure systematic delivery of solutions with...

1 week ago

  •   15+ 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.