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 - $170K *

Engineer innovative MEMS/NEMS systems, lead micro and nano-robotic integration, and architect advanced microsystems with an emphasis on device performance and system-level coordination across interdis...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$114K - $234K *

Pioneer the development and architecture of secure cloud services, leading initiatives in cryptographic service design, operational excellence, and cross-team collaboration to enhance KMS capabilities...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $234K *

Grow your career by leading architectural advancements in OCI's Key Management Service, ensuring secure, scalable solutions and driving technical excellence in a collaborative, high-impact environment...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $234K *

Drive innovation and security excellence in building scalable key management services. Lead architectural initiatives, collaborate with diverse teams, and ensure operational readiness to deliver high...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Accelerate your career as a Principal Data Engineer, leading the design and development of innovative data pipelines while mentoring a skilled team to achieve scalable data infrastructure aligned with...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$176K - $206K *

Transform enterprise technology governance and security programs, ensuring compliance and risk management while leading teams and enhancing automation in a rapidly evolving environment. Play a pivotal...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$202K - $230K *

Drive modern software solutions by enhancing frameworks for product engineers and AI agents. Collaborate to integrate industry best practices and accelerate development processes in a dynamic, evolvin...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$145K - $185K *

Join a team that's building and operating a critical network packet capture platform. Engage in software development and systems engineering to enhance automation and reliability across infrastructure...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$234K - $269K *

Lead the charge in advancing spacecraft autonomy through innovative software engineering. Oversee cross-functional teams in flight software, GNC, and AI, ensuring high-performance operations for VLEO...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $155K *

Join a dynamic team to architect and deliver innovative cloud solutions powering real-time applications across various domains. Lead end-to-end feature development in a hands-on, full-stack environmen...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $185K *

Transform your engineering career by leading software design and development in a critical medical device environment. Oversee projects, guide teams, and ensure high-quality outcomes while shaping fut...

3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $165K *

Lead the charge in a high-impact role overseeing engineering projects, driving strategic growth, and ensuring excellence in nuclear safety culture while collaborating with diverse teams to deliver qua...

Pickering, ONIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining embedded firmware for electrochemical devices. In this pivotal role, you will architect and implement robust systems ensuring measurement accuracy and reliability within...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by driving DevOps software solutions for mission-critical satellite systems. Collaborate across teams to engineer seamless applications using C++/Python, Kubernetes, and advanced i...

2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $230K *

Drive impactful software product management by bridging user needs, operational goals, and software development teams. Elevate product roadmaps and enhance usability through agile methodologies and co...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Take ownership of embedded software development, from architecture to execution. Collaborate across teams to ensure regulatory compliance and robust firmware solutions. Lead projects with a focus on A...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead validation initiatives for sterile manufacturing systems, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operations and mentor peers. Drive continuous impr...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $140K *

Lead the charge in building a robust platform to enhance financial institution onboarding. Collaborate with product teams and customers to tackle complex challenges while delivering innovative solutio...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $500K *

Execute the end-to-end management of a complex SoC program, overseeing silicon development and software readiness while coordinating cross-functional teams and external partners to ensure a streamline...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$174K - $252K *

Unlock potential in software systems by driving product development and testing, ensuring best practices are followed, and enhancing system performance through analysis and debugging...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$108K - $130K *

Transform complex systems by leveraging engineering principles to enhance missile defense capabilities. Collaborate with diverse teams, tackle challenging projects, and support the development of crit...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Advance your career by leading cross-functional engineering teams to transform insurance solutions. Drive strategic initiatives, ensure operational excellence, and foster a culture of innovation while...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $243K *

Empower cross-functional programs to enhance secure product development and operations. Leverage your program management expertise to align engineering and business teams, ensuring effective communica...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$111K - $211K *

Join us to lead cross-functional programs focusing on secure software development, balancing operational execution with long-term planning, and enhancing collaboration across engineering and business...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive your career with a pivotal role in embedded software development. Lead technical activities to design and influence system architecture while ensuring robust operation and timely project complet...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.