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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$184K - $246K *

Lead the charge in transforming platform architecture by integrating AI systems and optimizing engineering practices, ensuring quality and reliability across all teams. Collaborate with leadership to...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead and innovate secure software solutions, driving modernization and scalability while mentoring teams and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure effective project delivery and technical excellen...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Champion innovation by leading secure software solutions that significantly enhance enterprise authorization and key management capabilities for a diverse Department of Defense clientele. Drive modern...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing aviation technology by setting software direction for cutting-edge vehicle programs. Collaborate closely with engineers to deliver avionics architecture and drive ce...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$195K - $210K *

Drive innovation as a key technical leader, overseeing complex software projects, mentoring teams, and establishing AI-first development standards. Your expertise will enhance the delivery of scalable...

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$195K - $210K *

Reimagine software delivery by leading AI-native engineering initiatives, guiding teams with unique expertise in system architecture and cloud solutions, driving innovation, and ensuring quality acros...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $192K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving innovation through complex software solutions. Lead engineers to enhance performance, mentor talent, and oversee product initiatives in a collaborative environm...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$73K - $174K *

Accelerate your career with a leading role in embedded software, driving iRDK bring-up and platform technology on MediaTek C-X1 SoC systems. Collaborate across teams to ensure seamless integration and...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic software engineering team as a leader, mentoring and guiding engineers while overseeing project execution, enhancing team morale, and ensuring quality assurance for software products...

Burnaby, BCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Shape impactful software products by leading full-stack development efforts, driving architectural decisions, and collaborating closely with a small, dynamic team to enhance reliability, scalability...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$177K - $265K *

Lead architectural strategy and technical direction across multiple engineering teams. Collaborate with product leaders to develop innovative, secure solutions, influencing product strategies and driv...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$213K - $319K *

Advance technical innovation by shaping architecture strategies across multiple platforms, ensuring scalable solutions and leading cross-functional teams to enhance engineering excellence and product...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$139K - $209K *

Tackle architectural challenges and drive technical strategy across products, ensuring innovation and scalability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, influencing technical direction and governan...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$195K - $293K *

Advance architecture and technology strategies to enhance product delivery, collaborating with product and engineering leaders to implement innovative, scalable solutions across multiple platforms whi...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Join a team that's reshaping industrial software as a Principal Full Stack Engineer. You'll architect and develop scalable solutions while collaborating with experts to tackle complex challenges in a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the design and development of software systems connecting perception algorithms with multi-camera hardware, enhancing autonomous missions through innovative solutions in software engineering and...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Champion the design and development of complex, high-reliability machine control software, focusing on automating semiconductor manufacturing processes. Engage in full lifecycle development, from arch...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$151K - $220K *

Engage clients with innovative solutions while leading platform engineering efforts. Drive technical strategy and delivery across projects, fostering collaboration and facilitating successful implemen...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$230K - $368K *

Drive innovative solutions and mentor engineering talent to shape the next generation of resilient systems. Collaborate across teams to align technical architecture with strategic goals in a dynamic...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$105K - $155K *

Join a team that's designing and building scalable cloud-native backend services. Leverage your expertise in Java, Spring Boot, AWS, and PostgreSQL to enhance system reliability and lead impactful pro...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$102K - $189K *

Join us to build and maintain innovative APIs that empower AI access to legal content across jurisdictions, ensuring quality and reliability. This role emphasizes end-to-end ownership, collaboration...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing automotive software by leading the design and development of cutting-edge edge applications, ensuring efficient data acquisition and cloud connectivity for next-gen...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $200K *

Lead the charge in developing advanced software for military aircraft, enhancing avionics architectures and interoperability. Collaborate with a high-performing team to integrate state-of-the-art capa...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$127K - $236K *

Shape the future of AI solutions by leading full-stack development and innovation. Drive technical strategy and cross-functional collaboration to create intelligent systems that enhance user experienc...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$127K - $236K *

Shape the future of AI-driven software by designing and implementing large-scale systems. Lead full-stack development teams while collaborating across functions to innovate and deliver market-leading...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.