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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$120K - $150K *

The Head of Engineering for the U.S. will lead the engineering team, guiding technical direction and contributing to AI solution delivery. This role requires a strategic leader with hands-on technical...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$156K - $235K *

Unlock the future of engineering by leading the development of AI platforms that enhance productivity and quality. Collaborate across teams to drive automation and elevate standards within a global qu...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $190K *

Transform the development landscape by leading a high-performing team of full-stack developers, fostering innovation, driving technical excellence, and ensuring seamless project delivery within an agi...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Unlock potential by guiding the development and integration of cutting-edge applications. Collaborate in a dynamic team to enhance software capabilities, leveraging your expertise in both open source...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by developing cutting-edge applications utilizing open source technologies. Collaborate on innovative projects that require expertise in data processing and engineering while int...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$207K - $227K *

Unlock potential by transforming data into actionable insights through innovative analytics. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance tools and methodologies that support efficient data analysis and m...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Innovate and shape the future of our platform by building robust full-stack features, enhancing backend services in Kotlin/Spring, and developing dynamic React/TypeScript frontends. Collaborate extens...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $205K *

Join a dynamic team to advance high performance computing with cutting-edge C applications. Leverage your expertise to mentor others, tackle complex challenges, and collaborate with customers on innov...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $175K *

Transform complex challenges into innovative, AI-powered solutions while leading a dynamic engineering team. Engage in hands-on development to enhance product quality and drive scalable cloud-native a...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$210K - $290K *

Grow your career by building reliable embedded software for advanced marine technology, working alongside multidisciplinary teams to enhance autonomous systems and shape the future of sustainable ener...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$155K - $198K *

Champion the integration of autonomy in unmanned systems, managing product lifecycles and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that meet market needs and enhance m...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$155K - $195K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to lead the design and development of innovative unmanned systems solutions, ensuring alignment with program objectives while managing product quality and technical...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $180K *

Lead and shape the Platform team, ensuring reliable cloud operations and automation. You'll manage people, projects, and quality while collaborating with technical leaders to enhance our infrastructur...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of mortgage technology by leading software engineering efforts to build and optimize a robust, scalable platform while mentoring engineers and collaborating acros...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $280K *

Advance your career by joining a collaborative team where you will tackle mission-critical software engineering projects, leverage advanced technologies, and receive dedicated support for your profess...

4 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $280K *

Unlock potential by driving sophisticated software solutions for mission-critical systems. Collaborate with a diverse team, enhance your skills, and contribute to impactful projects with cutting-edge...

4 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$118K - $219K *

Join a team that's shaping innovative SaaS solutions by leveraging your extensive software development expertise, mentoring junior engineers, and guiding technical direction in a dynamic Agile environ...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$134K - $155K *

Shape the future of technology by leading an innovative engineering team, architecting microservices, and driving AI integration to enhance development efficiency while fostering community and mentors...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Engineer cutting-edge digital designs and systems, leading a team from concept through production. Collaborate across disciplines to meet client needs, validate hardware, and ensure designs meet rigor...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$116K - $177K *

Elevate automation design and programming for high-performance systems, collaborating with R&D and Manufacturing teams. Ensure reliable system performance through configuration, validation, and troubl...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$131K - $175K *

Unlock potential by leading transformative software projects, mentoring a talented engineering team, and driving innovation in financial and procurement platforms. Collaborate across departments to de...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $140K *

Lead production test systems for satellite payloads, ensuring quality and reliability. Collaborate with engineering teams to define test requirements while managing equipment selection and data analys...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Join a team that's innovating production test engineering for satellite systems, ensuring quality and reliability through leadership and collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams. Drive i...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $150K *

Elevate your career by designing scalable microservices that drive innovation in real-time communication solutions, collaborating with diverse teams to align technology with business goals and enhance...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $250K *

Shape the future of backend systems by leading initiatives, architecting distributed services, and designing large-scale data applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation...

4 days 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.