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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$174K - $273K *

Shape the future of our Kubernetes Platform as a Principal Engineer, driving high-impact projects and guiding technical strategies. Collaborate across teams to enhance security, performance, and devel...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $204K *

Engineer advanced AI agent systems end-to-end, integrating cutting-edge technologies while ensuring production reliability and observability in a fast-paced, collaborative environment...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$209K - $273K *

Elevate the Kubernetes Platform as a Principal Engineer, influencing architecture and outcomes while ensuring security, performance, and developer experience across multi-cloud environments like GCP a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$271K - $383K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative software solutions by managing a talented engineering team, driving high-quality deliverables, and shaping strategic initiatives across various technology laye...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Play a key role in ensuring the quality of software systems for advanced semiconductor packaging. Collaborate with global teams in an Agile environment to validate features, identify defects, and enha...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$187K - $228K *

Drive the evolution of our Microsoft cloud ecosystem! Lead architecture, governance, and continuous improvement for critical platforms, ensuring operational excellence and a secure, scalable environme...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $250K *

Empower a team that's architecting large-scale systems. Drive innovation, define standards, and mentor engineering talent to enhance our core platform's architecture and reliability while collaboratin...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$272K - $431K *

Shape the future of Edge AI by leading the design and implementation of robust firmware and software architectures, ensuring optimal performance and reliability while collaborating with cross-function...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead test execution and documentation for advanced Army defense systems. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders while managing complex test activities in a fast-paced environ...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $200K *

Lead complex process design efforts, guiding multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative industrial water and wastewater solutions that enhance sustainability and operational efficiency across vario...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Transform the backend architecture and deploy AI-driven solutions that scale infrastructure while addressing complex challenges, enabling efficient data processing and seamless user experiences. Join...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$272K - $431K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of Edge AI by designing and operationalizing cutting-edge firmware and software architecture, ensuring scalable, reliable solutions in collaboration with cross-fu...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$272K - $431K *

Strategize innovative Edge AI firmware and software architectures, leading cross-functional collaborations, ensuring reliability, and mentoring future leaders to drive scalable solutions in cutting-ed...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $234K *

Grow your career with innovative technology solutions, bridging pre-sales and delivery. Lead engagements in custom development, integration, DevOps, AI, or Azure, transforming client needs into action...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Drive integration and testing of advanced hardware/software systems, leading multi-disciplinary teams to ensure vehicle functionalities and resolve complex technical challenges. Engage actively in sys...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $194K *

Transform global networking solutions as a Staff Software Engineer by designing and developing high-performing applications. Collaborate with teams to create reliable systems and deliver innovative se...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$142K - $212K *

Grow your career with a challenging role where you will design and develop high-performing, scalable applications and networking software within a collaborative team, shaping the technology stack for...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $132K *

Lead the design and development of robust networking applications and services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance scalable systems, ensuring high-quality software and operational exce...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $176K *

Pioneer the future of networking applications by designing, building, and maintaining high-performing, scalable software systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance technology that tra...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $194K *

Unlock potential by designing and building reliable, scalable networking software. Collaborate with teams to enhance cloud-native applications while making a significant impact on our technology infra...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$118K - $176K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of technology by designing scalable, high-performance networking solutions for our next-gen platform. Collaborate with a skilled team to build resilient systems an...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $176K *

Support the development of high-performance networking applications and services. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to design scalable systems, while focusing on innovation and operation...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$314K - $408K *

Engage as a technical leader in electrical integration for autonomous vehicle systems, guiding architecture and validation across diverse platforms to ensure reliable performance and safety in real-wo...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$314K - $408K *

Deliver seamless integration of complex electrical systems for autonomous vehicles, ensuring functionality and safety across various platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Pioneer advanced performance enhancements for a cutting-edge simulation platform, developing scalable, reliable software solutions in a dynamic environment while collaborating with teams to meet Aeros...

Reposted 2 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.