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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$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's building scalable web applications using modern technologies like Node.js, React, and AWS. Contribute to innovative projects that prioritize performance and accessibility while work...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $110K *

Take ownership of the Central Plant operations by managing mechanical systems, enhancing performance, and ensuring compliance. This role includes leading a team and acting as the Chief Engineer, drivi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving innovation by leading the development of cutting-edge software and automation solutions for military electronics in dynamic environments. Collaborate across disciplines to e...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing software solutions for Navy and Marine Corps systems. Your expertise in software engineering will contribute to critical mission operations and ensure cyberse...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$175K - $225K *

Transform the embedded software landscape by leading a skilled team to develop high-performance, fault-tolerant systems for satellite applications, ensuring quality and reliability across mission-crit...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $175K *

Join a dynamic team to drive spacecraft load and environment analysis, develop simulation tools, and ensure robust performance through innovative testing methodologies that enhance spacecraft reliabil...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Champion impactful platform innovations driving strategy and outcomes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance service delivery, scalability, and integration while mentoring peers in produc...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in advancing platform product outcomes, collaborating across teams to define strategies and metrics, ensuring secure and scalable solutions that meet business needs while guiding and m...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the vision and strategy for internal platform products, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance scalability, security, and service performance while driving stakeholder alignment and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive your career with the Technical Product Lead role, guiding product vision, strategy, and roadmap for internal platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure and efficient ser...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of internal platform products by leading strategic vision, collaborating cross-functionally, and driving technical decisions to enhance delivery and performance metrics, ensuring scal...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead strategic vision and roadmap for platform products, ensuring secure and scalable technology solutions. Collaborate across teams to prioritize outputs and drive adoption, while mentoring product m...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive the vision and strategy for internal platform products by collaborating with engineering and stakeholders to ensure reliable, scalable, and secure services that empower product teams to succeed...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Partner with us to lead innovative software solutions that drive business growth while collaborating with Agile teams. Your technical expertise will shape the development and implementation of data-dr...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in establishing electrical engineering excellence, guiding product development, and driving innovative technology integration across diverse projects in the advanced energy sector. You...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$155K - $165K *

Shape technical solutions by leading full-stack development and automation teams. Drive architectural direction, ensuring alignment with client objectives while overseeing delivery quality and perform...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Drive technical innovation as a Senior Software Engineer, creating scalable distributed AI systems. Collaborate with teams to mentor peers, enhancing backend microservices on Linux and advancing robus...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $205K *

Lead the charge in architecting advanced agentic AI systems leveraging cutting-edge LLMs and MCP frameworks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions for complex workflo...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock the potential of optical communication by designing and developing firmware for next-gen transceivers. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure product performance while managing int...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by contributing to innovative software solutions, leading projects across multiple disciplines, and mentoring junior engineers while tackling complex technical challenges in a dyna...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$165K - $230K *

Transform complex technical challenges into effective strategies, guiding multiple teams in adopting standardized architectures and innovative solutions. Foster collaboration across senior leadership...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$209K - $273K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing AI solutions that empower customer outcomes, collaborating across teams to drive innovation and efficiency in dynamic, complex environments while mentorin...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $205K *

Elevate your career by architecting and developing secure, scalable AI applications that streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency in a collaborative environment, driving productivity an...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$191K - $239K *

Elevate consumer experiences by driving AI innovations and technical direction across engineering teams, enhancing high-traffic services for millions. Mentor talent, establish best practices, and deli...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$124K - $182K *

Champion innovative software solutions that enhance consumer experiences. Lead engineering delivery with a hands-on, collaborative approach, integrating AI technologies to shape impactful applications...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.