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 *

Unlock potential by leading electrical architecture and complex board design in a dynamic environment. Drive innovation through embedded firmware development and collaborate cross-functionally to ensu...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$188K - $296K *

Reimagine network functionalities by leading software engineering projects that enhance scalable systems. Collaborate cross-functionally, oversee design phases, and ensure high-quality software releas...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$152K - $223K *

Join a forward-thinking team shaping the future of enterprise integration through innovative API strategies, driving automation and fostering collaboration across technologies to enhance business outc...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$248K - $391K *

Champion the development of advanced AI-driven employee experiences across web and mobile platforms. Collaborate globally to innovate, mentor, and elevate engineering standards while integrating moder...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $175K *

Advance your career with a pivotal role in designing and implementing software solutions, driving product innovation and strategy, and collaborating across teams for optimal application performance in...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Unlock potential by leading the development platform engineering team to improve developer experiences through cutting-edge automation, ensure seamless CI/CD processes, and enhance productivity in a d...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Engage with talented developers and lead technical projects to design, implement, and maintain high-quality production systems, while driving architectural decisions, promoting engineering standards...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Advance your career by leading innovative HW/SW integration projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system integration, evaluate test procedures, and drive solutions to technical c...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $160K *

Engage with a dynamic team to architect scalable solutions, deliver user-focused products, and define technical strategies for a fast-growing company. Drive innovation as you take ownership of end-to...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$246K - $339K *

Elevate our microservices architecture by designing scalable solutions across regions and cells. Own configuration frameworks, lead architectural changes, and integrate AI tools to enhance service per...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $190K *

Pioneer transformative solutions in software engineering by leading innovative projects, mentoring teams, and shaping technical strategies. Drive impactful initiatives while fostering a collaborative...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Engage in impactful full-stack development and lead strategic technical initiatives while mentoring engineers. Drive innovation in enterprise AI, shaping culture and architecture for sustained growth...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $175K *

Lead the charge in defining enterprise security architecture for federal initiatives. Drive security reviews, enhance threat modeling techniques, and mentor teams, ensuring compliance with standards w...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $257K *

Advance your career as a critical member of a team delivering scalable, autonomous investigation solutions. Lead complex systems design while collaborating with cross-functional experts to enhance tec...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Advance software solutions in logistics, leveraging AI and full-stack engineering. Collaborate with teams to design, develop, and maintain scalable applications, while ensuring quality and optimizing...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$190K - $230K *

Innovate within a venture studio by shaping software from inception to product. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to make product and technical decisions that drive success across variou...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $230K *

Unlock the potential of new ventures by shaping software products from zero to one. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to turn ideas into meaningful applications, making key technical and product...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $202K *

Collaborate with scrum teams to lead software development, ensuring high-quality implementation and architectural modernization of core product areas while mentoring team members and managing Agile pr...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Lead the design, development, and sustainment of Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) while providing engineering expertise and guidance. Collaborate with teams and stakeholders to ensure compliance and ef...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$177K - $212K *

Champion the development of high-impact software for national security, leading a dynamic team with hands-on engineering, technical direction, and cross-functional communication to enhance strategic o...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $226K *

Transform high-impact product features by guiding teams through development, ensuring quality and safety while leveraging AI tools. Foster continuous learning, architecture exploration, and process im...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $226K *

Unlock your potential while championing innovative solutions and driving high-impact product features. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance application quality and guide fellow engineers...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Elevate innovation in embedded software by designing and maintaining high-quality solutions for spacecraft and ground systems, ensuring exceptional reliability and performance across a growing fleet o...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $190K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic development team, driving innovative software solutions, and collaborating globally to address key business challenges in the equity finance space while ensuri...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of aerospace software projects by leading development processes, managing stakeholder communications, and enhancing agile methodologies while ensuring high reliability in embedded sys...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 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.