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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$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in optimizing data center operations, ensuring peak reliability and safety across mechanical and electrical systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance performance, mentor staff, and dr...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$130K - $145K *

Lead the charge in shaping technical vision for the Customer IQ team, unifying complex data systems while utilizing AI-assisted development to enhance speed and accuracy in delivering robust solutions...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $230K *

Advance the future of AI-native advertising by enhancing developer tools and systems. Collaborate closely with product teams while building scalable infrastructure to drive productivity and innovation...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $157K *

Transform the Solutions Engineering team by leading strategic initiatives, enhancing collaboration with business development and engineering, and driving customer-focused solutions to ensure sustainab...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Pioneer innovative solutions as a Lead Product Engineer, driving next-gen product development for pressure regulators and control valves while fostering collaboration and customer-focused strategies t...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$231K - $323K *

Manage the technical vision for agentic marketing systems to enhance AG's engagement with AI agents, leading architecture, design, and cross-functional collaboration to achieve reliable machine access...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$231K - $369K *

Engage with an AI-native team to architect cutting-edge agentic marketing systems, transforming marketing strategies into actionable technical frameworks for optimal agent performance and insightful a...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join us to lead and build our Software Engineering function, managing distributed teams and enhancing engineering standards. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive impactful projects and ensure produ...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Drive the evolution of cloud security engineering by designing and implementing scalable, secure cloud infrastructures and Kubernetes solutions, while fostering collaboration across teams to ensure be...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $225K *

Launch your career as a Lead Software Engineer, building and evolving innovative technology that drives investment solutions. Collaborate with an inclusive team, take on challenging projects, and impa...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $230K *

Inspire the future of engineering by leading a dynamic team to enhance a cloud-scale document management platform for legal industry solutions while driving AI integration and fostering a culture of i...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$135K - $160K *

Unlock your potential by designing, building, and managing cloud services that drive AI features, using C#/.NET, Python, and Go, in a fast-paced environment for enterprise-scale solutions...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in bridging AI/ML research and production solutions, providing technical leadership to engineering teams. Guide projects from concept to customer delivery, ensuring scalable architectu...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$250K - $350K *

Lead the charge in building a revolutionary user-facing platform for biology, working with cross-functional teams to deliver compatible systems for computational biologists and researchers focused on...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$143K - $245K *

Innovate and scale critical backend systems managing vast data volumes. You will design, implement, and optimize infrastructures while collaborating with a talented team in a flexible and empowering e...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$143K - $245K *

Advance your career by designing and scaling backend systems that handle massive data volumes and queries with our dynamic engineering team. Make a tangible impact while working in a collaborative, lo...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $232K *

Make your mark at a pivotal engineering role, enhancing product quality and process integrity. Collaborate across teams, lead continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure compliance with industry st...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as a player-coach, driving the technical direction and mentoring engineers. Collaborate closely with product teams to innovate and enhance product features while fostering a cultur...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$162K - $203K *

The Sr. Software Engineer will specialize in safety-critical self-driving middleware, focusing on the design, development, and deployment of software for essential self-driving features. This role inv...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

Reimagine backend systems and drive complex projects that enhance the reliability, scalability, and performance of Vanta's core security monitoring platform by collaborating with diverse engineering t...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading the CAD team in designing innovative circuit boards for advanced military applications, collaborating with diverse engineering teams to enhance cutting-edge technology for...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Build a dynamic team culture by enhancing engineering productivity through architectural improvements, reusable patterns, and mentorship, while tackling complex technical challenges to drive system pe...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive your career as a Principal Mechanical Engineer, guiding the Piping & Pressure Systems practice. Leverage your extensive power industry expertise to mentor engineers, ensure code compliance, and...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in building scalable Plant Control Software by orchestrating a multidisciplinary team across firmware, application software, and networking, while establishing core engineering princip...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$149K - $187K *

Join us to design and develop scalable APIs and services. Leverage your technical expertise to drive solutions and collaborate with teams to deliver user-centric applications in an agile environment...

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.