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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$75K - $232K *

Join a team that's committed to developing innovative database solutions and analytics. Leverage your expertise in data visualization and machine learning within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary en...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $159K *

Transform the future of software engineering by developing robust front and back-end solutions for satellite products. Collaborate with a talented team, employing creative problem-solving and innovati...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$104K - $135K *

Help us drive innovation by leading a cross-functional team to build and enhance a cutting-edge transportation intelligence platform, blending technical expertise with strong project management and co...

Oakville, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$140K - $155K *

Advance mechanical product development by leading complex NPI projects, mentoring team members, and ensuring design excellence from concept through production launch while collaborating cross-function...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $159K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative software for satellite products, driving design and implementation across front and back-end systems in a collaborative engineering team. Embrace new technolog...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's driving innovation and reliability in our Data Platform. Utilize your technical skills in software engineering to troubleshoot critical issues, develop robust solutions, and enhance...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Explore innovative software solutions while collaborating with teams to enhance development processes, drive execution, and deliver scalable technologies that meet business goals. Engage in all projec...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in large-scale technology integration projects within a financial services setting, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery and compliance with organization...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$190K - $235K *

Lead technical direction in satellite dynamics analysis and testing, drive innovations in methodologies for payload products, mentor engineers, and establish robust software tools for simulations, ens...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$96K - $306K *

Engineer secure, large-scale cloud services and provide leadership to teams. Architect complex systems, mentor engineers, and drive operational excellence while influencing multi-team roadmaps and del...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $252K *

Engage your expertise to lead technical execution for a large-scale government program, ensuring high-quality delivery and mentorship for a distributed team of 45+ engineers, while executing complex r...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$114K - $252K *

Drive the technical execution of high-impact government programs by leading a distributed engineering team. Ensure delivery quality on complex software solutions within a modern data lake environment...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$114K - $252K *

Lead technical execution and delivery for a large-scale government program, overseeing a distributed team of engineers to realize complex data solutions and cultivate customer relationships for missio...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$96K - $306K *

Drive cross-functional platform initiatives to enhance security, performance, and compliance. Lead cross-group programs while establishing observability frameworks and architecting solutions that mini...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$96K - $306K *

Build advanced AI-driven cloud services for robot onboarding, enabling seamless integration and management of multi-vendor robotic fleets through scalable, secure, and innovative distributed systems a...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$96K - $306K *

Transform robot integration with cutting-edge AI-driven cloud services. Engage in the development of scalable, secure, and efficient backend solutions for various robotic applications, enhancing the o...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$96K - $306K *

Drive innovation at the forefront of cloud technologies by architecting and developing scalable distributed systems for log analytics, focusing on performance, reliability, and cost management across...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$96K - $306K *

Develop innovative cloud observability solutions that enhance operational insights, optimize performance, and ensure system reliability for diverse applications and infrastructure, serving both intern...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$96K - $306K *

Elevate infrastructure architecture as a Lead Principal Software Developer, guiding critical design and technical strategy for a cloud-scale platform. Drive collaboration across teams to enhance relia...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$96K - $306K *

Drive cross-functional initiatives to enhance platform reliability and performance. Lead strategic architectural decisions, collaborate on security protocols, and optimize software interoperability to...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$96K - $306K *

Join a team that's redefining platform innovation. Drive cross-group initiatives focused on reliability, performance, and security. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to establish frameworks that e...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$96K - $306K *

Lead the design of enterprise cloud solutions, ensuring security, scalability, and operational excellence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect modern technologies that align with busi...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $200K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing game development by building autonomous systems for AI-driven production workflows. Take ownership of critical projects that enhance engineering efficiency and drive...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead teams to develop innovative software solutions, collaborate across disciplines, and drive quality project delivery while mentoring peers to achieve technical excellence and meet business objectiv...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Deliver innovative software solutions by leading a dynamic engineering team, ensuring high-quality code and best practices while collaborating cross-functionally to meet business goals and mentor juni...

3 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.