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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$100K - $120K *

Engage as a key player in quality assurance for complex web applications. Collaborate with developers and product teams throughout the entire agile software life cycle, ensuring robust testing and qua...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Champion quality in complex, data-driven web applications and collaborate with cross-functional teams in an agile environment. Bring your expertise to ensure robust testing and enhance QA processes fr...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $260K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing critical mission software through advanced testing and automation. Leverage your expertise in web applications to impact government contracts positively and e...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$266K - $425K *

Shape the future of Breeze by leveraging advanced AI and distributed systems. Lead the design and architecture, ensuring high-quality user experiences and driving impactful outcomes for millions of cu...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future by leading a dynamic support team. Oversee operations, mentor junior engineers, and enhance client relationships. Elevate technical projects while fostering a collaborative environmen...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$222K - $257K *

Empower innovation at the forefront of observability. Lead the design and integration of a unified telemetry data platform, influencing architecture across multiple teams and driving the effective use...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $100K *

Help us design and develop standard products using customer specifications while collaborating with engineers and shop personnel to ensure quality and efficiency throughout the production process...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$144K - $288K *

Transform cloud infrastructure through innovative automation strategies, driving efficiency and security while leading teams to optimize CI/CD workflows. Leverage deep expertise in IaC and programming...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$94K - $176K *

Engineer and deliver scalable backend services for AI agent workflows that enhance reliability and deployment speed, while mentoring peers and contributing to high engineering standards within a dynam...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$117K - $227K *

Lead automation initiatives and drive innovation in software solutions. Help us enhance customer support efficiency through robust, scalable CI/CD workflows, collaborating across teams to deliver high...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$117K - $227K *

Drive innovation by automating processes and enhancing customer support operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement scalable solutions that improve efficiency and deliver high-qua...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Innovate with us to define architectural direction and elevate engineering standards in investment technology. As a senior contributor, influence enterprise decisions, enhance platform resilience, and...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by managing all aspects of production testing, enhancing product reliability through innovative testing solutions and rigorous analysis. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to del...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$198K - $248K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in high-performance infrastructure by leading critical initiatives that enhance the architecture and scalability of microservices, empowering engineers to deploy...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $260K *

Transform the future of emulation by developing, testing, and optimizing innovative solutions with a skilled team. Collaborate on cutting-edge technologies to create state-of-the-art products for comp...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$114K - $213K *

Innovate within a dynamic R&D team to develop cutting-edge physical synthesis software, enhancing design processes with expertise in multi-threading and customer collaboration...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $213K *

Elevate your career by optimizing chip performance and power in a high-impact, fast-paced R&D environment, focusing on electronic design automation and innovative software engineering solutions for le...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$151K - $190K *

Join a dynamic team leading digital transformation initiatives and drive innovation in product development. Leverage your software engineering expertise and management experience to collaborate across...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$119K - $198K *

Inspire high-quality software development by designing, implementing, and guiding solutions for diverse stakeholders while leading junior team members in an agile environment...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in designing and supporting electrical systems for diverse projects, ensuring compliance with standards and engaging with multidisciplinary teams to streamline execution and maintain h...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $155K *

Shape the future of grid intelligence by building robust full-stack systems that convert vast sensor data into actionable insights for utilities. Collaborate across teams to tackle complex technical c...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower innovation by leading a talented engineering team to deliver AI solutions from concept to production. Drive technical excellence, foster collaboration, and mentor future leaders while advancin...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining autonomy integration by developing innovative software solutions for uncrewed systems. Utilize your expertise in software development and systems engineering to enhance t...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$94K - $123K *

Inspire innovation as you lead software development in semiconductor manufacturing. Drive modernization initiatives, integrate advanced systems, and ensure high-quality solutions with autonomous techn...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$250K - $310K *

Lead and grow a dynamic engineering team dedicated to enhancing product experiences for a cloud-native database service. Own the technical strategy and cultivate collaboration across teams to deliver...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer 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.