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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$118K - $219K *

Lead the charge in shaping AI/ML solutions by directing engineering teams, deploying innovative methodologies, and enhancing customer relationships. Ensure high-quality project delivery while supporti...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$136K - $253K *

Empower cross-functional teams to develop AI-driven solutions, guiding engineers in delivering high-quality products while fostering talent growth and strategic innovation in a dynamic environment tha...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$118K - $219K *

Empower your career with a leadership role in AI/ML solutions. You'll manage talented engineers, drive innovation, oversee technical delivery, and translate complex business needs into practical AI so...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $197K *

Champion the development of innovative health platform components by integrating precision health data storage and processing solutions. Collaborate with teams to drive software feature enhancements a...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$175K - $197K *

Join a team that's building innovative modular components for precision health data, enabling seamless integration across platforms. Collaborate and innovate as you shape the future of healthcare thro...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$175K - $197K *

Collaborate to develop modular components for a precision health platform, enhancing data storage, processing, and product frameworks across technology stacks, driving innovation in healthcare data so...

Waterloo, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$175K - $197K *

Develop robust software solutions for precision health data within a collaborative team, leveraging cloud technologies and innovative design to enhance product functionality and ensure high-quality ou...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Deliver innovative solutions by leading technical teams to architect and enhance enterprise-level IT projects across cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, and Azure while ensuring operational excellence thro...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $200K *

Explore the future of software development in a hybrid role, working on agile teams to create scalable web-based microservices for space operations, integrating both custom and open-source solutions i...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $200K *

Engineer innovative web applications and cloud services while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Own key deliveries, define best practices, and contribute to high-quality software development...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$188K - $200K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of creativity and AI, by designing and building innovative backend solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality web applications a...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Deliver cutting-edge engineering solutions by leading high-voltage transmission and distribution projects, ensuring reliable power system operations for AI training campuses while managing compliance...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $180K *

Transform manufacturing processes for advanced electro-optical systems. Drive design translation into robust workflows, enhance production quality, and foster cross-functional collaboration while supp...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$200K - $230K *

Lead architectural innovation by guiding distributed systems development. Collaborate across teams to drive multi-year technical strategy, improving scalability and reliability while enhancing the gro...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$198K - $326K *

Optimize AI evaluation at scale by architecting systems that ensure quality and performance. Lead innovation in data infrastructure and machine learning integration, while mentoring engineers and driv...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$198K - $326K *

Drive the design and optimization of large-scale AI serving infrastructure, enhancing model performance across systems. Collaborate with teams to innovate solutions that boost efficiency, cost, and sc...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by designing and building scalable applications that enhance IAM objectives. Collaborate within Agile teams to create robust microservices and innovative data processing solutions...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $155K *

Lead the modernization of digital experiences using AEMaaCS, enabling innovation through Full Stack development, AI-first practices, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance customer e...

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Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Advance quality assurance initiatives in manufacturing by leading inspection teams and implementing rigorous standards. Ensure compliance with ISO9001 and enhance product quality through proactive sup...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$234K - $292K *

Drive the end-to-end modem firmware architecture for LGA modules, influencing technology direction while leading integration strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, define guidelines, and...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$165K - $220K *

Lead the avionics integration strategy for multiple aircraft platforms, ensuring seamless operation of sensors, software, and systems to achieve certification across the fleet, while mentoring enginee...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that shapes facility projects through strategic programming, requirements gathering, and cost estimation. Support Defense projects' lifecycle from concept to implementation while ensuring...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Unlock innovative software solutions by collaborating across teams to define requirements, implement large language models, and drive the technical direction for high-quality applications that support...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$131K - $200K *

Optimize and advance platform reliability by leading cross-team initiatives, architecting resilient systems, and mentoring engineers to enhance operational excellence and customer satisfaction at scal...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive the electrical integration of complex systems, ensuring compliance and performance across all phases from prototype to production. Lead a team while coordinating cross-functional efforts to enha...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.