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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$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

$130K - $155K *

Unlock a rewarding opportunity to lead the design and development of resilient, scalable distributed applications. Drive innovation while collaborating with engineers and enhancing the developer exper...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead the design and development of mission-critical distributed application architectures. Combine hands-on technical leadership with strategic oversight to create scalable and secure backend systems...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join us to lead a high-impact team of Product Engineers, setting technical direction, shaping product design, and fostering a culture of excellence and accountability in product development and execut...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$198K - $326K *

Lead the charge in developing cutting-edge infrastructure solutions, ensuring robust design and deployment across various systems while collaborating with teams to achieve strategic technical goals an...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$139K - $229K *

Join a thriving team to architect and enhance developer experiences by building scalable, data-driven infrastructure solutions in a hybrid work environment that emphasizes collaboration and innovation...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$349K - $431K *

Drive innovations in post-training technology for autonomous systems, enhancing scaling capabilities across diverse environments. Collaborate with teams to leverage AI advancements and lead developmen...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $145K *

Discover innovative AI solutions as a Senior Software Engineer. Lead the design, development, and optimization of machine learning models, APIs, and infrastructure to drive impactful AI features for m...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$250K - $500K+*

Join a team that's transforming AI hardware through kernel engineering leadership. Manage and grow a talented kernel engineering team while contributing to high-performance compute solutions and colla...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in mechanical system designs for commercial and institutional projects. Collaborate with multidiscipline teams, establish client relationships, and ensure code compliance while managin...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Deliver innovative mechanical engineering solutions while leading multidisciplinary teams, managing client relationships, and ensuring project compliance and efficiency from conception through complet...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by shaping technical strategies and driving large-scale programs that enhance the Analytics Platform, ensuring seamless cross-organization collaboration and delivering reliable soluti...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

The Senior Software Engineer will develop, enhance, and maintain complex software systems in mission-critical environments, focusing on backend development with Java, Spring Boot, and MongoDB. This ro...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$195K - $323K *

Lead the development and delivery of secure software solutions, driving innovation and strategic decisions across departments while ensuring compliance and quality standards in a dynamic financial ser...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $165K *

Transform engineering strategies while leading software design engineering for nuclear and critical infrastructure projects. Ensure excellence in team performance, client relationships, and project de...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Champion innovative design in a collaborative engineering team to deliver custom refrigeration and gas compression solutions, ensuring compliance with standards and enhancing project outcomes through...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $144K *

Lead and provide hands-on technical expertise for CRM app development, overseeing architecture, delivery, and scalability of innovative features. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to enh...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Develop cutting-edge software solutions for advanced military avionics. Engage with a high-performing multi-site team to enhance safety and performance in next-generation aviation systems...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $160K *

Optimize innovative software solutions for embedded systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, using expertise in C/C++ development and real-time systems. Contribute to full lifecycle software...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$117K - $218K *

Shape the future of compiler technology by leading innovations in EDA, optimizing performance, and architecting next-gen silicon systems to handle complex AI challenges in a high-impact role...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Innovate dynamic software solutions while enhancing diverse systems. Collaborate in a team environment to develop analytics and real-time systems. Leverage your extensive experience to drive results a...

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$89K - $130K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative submarine engineering solutions by driving systems integration, managing stakeholder requirements, and enhancing project practices for high-impact defense prog...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$195K - $220K *

Lead the charge in developing agentic AI systems for a high-scale automotive SaaS platform. Own technical architecture, drive AI-driven automation, and mentor teams to deliver innovative solutions tha...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$128K - $199K *

Lead the charge in managing a skilled engineering team while driving innovative projects. Balance technical leadership with resource management to enhance operational efficiency and collaborate with c...

2 weeks 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.