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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$180K - $279K *

Analyze complex software engineering challenges and lead the development of scalable, cloud-native architectures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions while mentor...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Support diverse enterprise applications by integrating and enhancing COTS and GOTS solutions. Drive development activities including configuration, troubleshooting, and modernization in a hands-on, co...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$153K - $225K *

Pioneer financial technology initiatives by leading cross-functional teams in software development and regulatory reporting, driving product roadmap execution and ensuring compliance in a dynamic, agi...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $250K *

Empower your career as a Senior Software Engineer, driving innovation and collaboration within Cloud Services, leveraging skills in Python and JavaScript to develop impactful software solutions...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Architect and support large-scale Windows desktop environments, ensuring seamless integration and operations across global sites while driving improvements throughout the IT project lifecycle...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Elevate the technical vision for a cutting-edge operating system, lead architecture decisions, mentor teams, and drive innovation in safety-critical industries like Telecom and Aerospace while alignin...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$146K - $155K *

Join a team that's pioneering complex software and hardware systems. Utilize your expertise in C/C++ and Python to develop production code, orchestrate subsystems, and enhance device-level interfaces...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Drive innovative software development for diverse applications, guiding multiple engineering teams while ensuring alignment with customer specifications and industry best practices for timely, cost-ef...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Empower your career by leading diverse engineering projects while managing complex tasks, mentoring teams, and ensuring outstanding client relations to deliver high-quality outcomes on schedule and wi...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $130K *

The Senior Engineering Project Manager at HDR will lead multi-discipline project design teams, ensuring quality and productivity while managing complex projects. This role involves preparing civil eng...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$148K - $222K *

Empower the data-driven future by designing and building scalable, secure cloud-native analytics platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product offerings, ensuring reliability a...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $170K *

Engineer innovative software solutions for tactical communications systems. Drive technical leadership and collaboration to enhance capabilities in mission-critical environments while ensuring secure...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $170K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of tactical communications through innovative software development, providing technical leadership, and ensuring seamless collaboration with cross-functional team...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Software Engineer, driving innovation in full-stack development. Collaborate to create scalable, user-friendly financial products for game creators, while mentoring and...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$195K - $250K *

Shape the future of financial technology by leading innovative fixed income trading system architectures and implementations, while mentoring teams to boost productivity and efficiency using cutting-e...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $130K *

Discover the potential of data as you lead Oracle database development, optimizing performance and designing robust systems for large datasets, while collaborating with teams to solve complex business...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$153K - $210K *

Unlock the potential of scalable backend systems by designing and building robust reporting and data retrieval platforms. Collaborate across teams to enhance performance, reliability, and operational...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$153K - $210K *

Unlock potential by designing scalable backend systems that transform complex financial data into high-performance reporting solutions. Collaborate with a dynamic team while driving architectural exce...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Advance our robotics controls technology by owning precision motion systems, architecture, and real-time application of control loops. Collaborate across teams to enhance system performance and drive...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic team in transitioning software to a new RTOS platform, ensuring compliance with high standards while fostering client relationships and delivering exceptional...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $200K *

Lead the development of innovative video media solutions by leveraging C++ and Unreal Engine expertise. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize performance and mentor team members while driving new...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$180K - $200K *

Transform the media landscape by developing innovative solutions that enhance video capabilities, leveraging advanced graphics programming skills and collaborative engagement across cross-functional t...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Engineer robust software solutions by leading projects and mentoring teams, focusing on WPF and AI tool integration while ensuring quality in a regulated environment. Collaborate across functions to a...

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Higharc is seeking a Full-Stack Software Engineer to enhance their web-based design application for homebuilders. The role involves developing new features, fixing bugs, and improving a complex TypeSc...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $180K *

Innovate with us to develop high-performance flight software for space networking. Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of mission-critical systems for next-gen satellites, ensuring relia...

5 days 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.