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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$165K - $200K *

Reimagine infrastructure with a hands-on SecDevOps engineer role, driving the development of a cutting-edge AI-based platform for hardware, ensuring reliability, security, and scalability, while colla...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $200K *

Join a team that's redefining cloud infrastructure for hardware with an AI-driven platform. This hands-on SecDevOps engineer role requires building robust systems to enhance product development and en...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Drive AI-accelerated migration capabilities for law firms with a focus on architecting and implementing scalable, repeatable migration processes while leading a dedicated engineering team to ensure hi...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $180K *

Champion customer engagement by delivering tailored solutions and leading a hands-on team. Blend technical prowess with strategic leadership to drive impactful outcomes, all while bridging US customer...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$145K - $180K *

Advance the future of software architecture by leading scalable solutions for a cloud-native SaaS platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance design standards, drive technical excelle...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $180K *

Design and optimize scalable software solutions for a cloud-native platform. Lead architecture and engineering standards, working with cross-functional teams to enhance product capabilities and ensure...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $180K *

Lead the technical architecture and design for scalable cloud-native applications, fostering collaboration among product and engineering teams to enhance platform capabilities and drive innovation in...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $180K *

Take ownership of the architecture and technical leadership for our cloud-native SaaS platform by defining standards, guiding engineering teams, and optimizing data solutions to enhance scalability an...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $180K *

Architect robust cloud-native solutions as you drive technical innovation, create scalable architectures, and lead cross-functional teams to enhance our industry-leading platform while ensuring perfor...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $180K *

Transform the architecture of cloud-native applications by leading engineering excellence and delivering scalable solutions that empower stakeholders to drive innovation and achieve data-driven insigh...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $235K *

Innovate architecturally sound web solutions, ensuring 24/7 uptime and user satisfaction. Collaborate across teams to enhance system processes, debug complex issues, and maintain high standards in des...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $235K *

Join a team that's dedicated to building high-performance web applications. Contribute to maintaining operational readiness for applications supporting global markets, while using industry-leading tec...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$176K - $294K *

Lead the charge in developing advanced AI marketing platforms, overseeing teams to create scalable data capabilities and real-time decision systems, while ensuring collaboration and innovation across...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$176K - $294K *

Lead the charge in developing advanced, AI-driven marketing platforms. Drive architectural excellence, scaling teams for real-time data decisioning while integrating business needs across cloud and da...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$176K - $294K *

Lead the charge in developing AI-enabled marketing platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, architect cloud-native systems, and mentor engineers to deliver scalable data capabilities and re...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$204K - $337K *

Join us to define innovative data architecture strategies for global enterprise systems. Drive the modernization of data platforms, collaborating with teams to ensure scalable, secure solutions that e...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$195K - $323K *

Transform the landscape of enterprise data architecture by leading modernization efforts, enforcing governance, and implementing cutting-edge technologies to enhance data management across diverse glo...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$204K - $337K *

Innovate the future of data architecture by defining and advancing global strategies. As a pivotal senior technical leader, you'll drive modernization and establish secure solutions that comply with r...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$177K - $325K *

Transform engineering practices by leading a high-performing team focused on resolving critical customer escalations, driving root cause analyses, and implementing innovative solutions integrating AI...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$177K - $325K *

Champion a high-performing Frontline Engineering team, tackling complex customer escalations while fostering collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and operational effici...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive software excellence by leading a dynamic engineering team, enhancing mobile applications while fostering collaboration and continuous growth in a fast-paced, agile environment...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to leading innovative software verification in power conversion systems, ensuring high reliability while optimizing complex embedded software testing processes and collabo...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Drive your career as a technical lead, shaping scalable SaaS products while enhancing energy efficiency and sustainability through innovative technologies in a collaborative environment. Join us to ma...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$249K - $338K *

Contribute to the advancement of automotive SoC programs by ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance processes and drive preparedness for as...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in delivering complex engineering projects by integrating innovative design and best practices. Manage project lifecycles to ensure adherence to quality, safety, and performance benchm...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.