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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$150K - $180K *

Join a mission-driven team to design decision-making software that transforms hospital staffing systems. Leverage your technical expertise to enhance operational efficiency and support clinical leader...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $190K *

Drive architectural excellence and foster a collaborative culture to enhance software quality. Lead the team in AI-augmented development and ensure technical integrity through disciplined practices an...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform how intelligent systems operate by designing autonomous AI workflows that enhance decision-making in insurance. Lead development of multi-agent systems, ensuring regulatory compliance and re...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Transform insurance operations by designing and implementing advanced AI agent systems that autonomously reason, plan, and execute complex workflows, enhancing both efficiency and customer experience...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$272K - $289K *

Shape the future of cloud infrastructure by leading a talented engineering team, driving innovation, and ensuring reliable, scalable platforms that empower product teams and enhance operational excell...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping innovation in mechanical design engineering, leading high-volume product development. Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to drive technical success and mentor emergi...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$138K - $160K *

Champion innovative engineering solutions while leading the deployment of FAA Radar System Replacement projects. Drive technical compliance and collaboration among engineering teams, stakeholders, and...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$138K - $160K *

Lead the Systems Engineering Team in overseeing FAA Radar System installations. Ensure compliance with standards while providing technical direction and support, optimizing project execution across mu...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $200K *

Drive high-quality production systems for AI data programs, ensuring efficient delivery and maintaining rigorous standards amidst complex workflows and stakeholder coordination. Manage large teams whi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $200K *

Lead the charge in operational excellence by overseeing high-quality software-engineering data programs. Transform complex research needs into efficient delivery systems, ensuring top-notch performanc...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $200K *

Lead the charge in optimizing large-scale AI data operations, ensuring quality delivery and client satisfaction while managing distributed engineering teams. Drive process innovation and build lasting...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $165K *

Lead and develop a technician team to ensure high-quality manufacturing of complex scientific hardware, integrating hands-on expertise with strong problem-solving skills in a dynamic environment focus...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the management and delivery of capital projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals while nurturing business relationships and driving performance across diverse teams...

2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$127K - $295K *

Drive innovation as you architect scalable software solutions, collaborate with cross-functional teams and embed AI practices. Your expertise will guide a culture of excellence, optimizing processes a...

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3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $500K *

Shape the future of heterogeneous AI systems by leading the design of high-performance runtime architectures for embedded software, integrating sensors and AI inferencing to enhance robotics and edge...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$119K - $161K *

Inspire a skilled test engineering team by leading test strategy and execution for radar systems. Leverage technical expertise to mentor engineers, deliver results on time, and ensure top performance...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead and enhance onsite technical support operations, ensuring service quality, team performance, and client satisfaction through effective coordination and coaching. Drive continuous improvement whil...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$209K - $273K *

Transform the future of Agile Software development by bridging business and tech landscapes with innovation at scale, driving impactful solutions on an intuitive platform in a fully remote, empowering...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$146K - $306K *

Shape the future of cloud infrastructure by designing and optimizing highly scalable, resilient distributed systems. Lead teams to enhance operational excellence and ensure robust security, compliance...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$146K - $306K *

Elevate system architecture by mentoring teams and driving the design of scalable, fault-tolerant, and high-performing distributed systems, ensuring alignment with business needs and stakeholder requi...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$136K - $253K *

Shape the future of our core product experiences by leading full-stack development, fostering collaboration, and mentoring engineers to deliver high-impact solutions in a dynamic environment...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $219K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI-driven applications. Lead full-stack solutions, collaborate across teams, and mentor fellow engineers while driving innovative customer experiences and tech...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in designing robust electrical systems for AI training campuses, ensuring high-capacity power scalability and engineering compliance while collaborating with diverse teams to drive inn...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$221K - $387K *

Drive innovation in AI-native security solutions through architecture design, collaborative partnerships, and engineering excellence, while tackling complex cybersecurity challenges and mentoring a te...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Develop and extend the systems layer for a data platform involving pipeline, storage, and query infrastructure. Collaborate with product teams and lead a junior team while ensuring quality, performanc...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.