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 - $130K *

Help us define and implement technical directions in modern data communications, including 5G, SDN, and IoT. Leverage your expertise to innovate solutions for customer needs and enhance product offeri...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$120K - $150K *

Make your mark at the forefront of innovation by driving the development of cutting-edge AI tools that enhance customer experiences. Collaborate in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, taking ownership...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$226K - $369K *

Lead the charge in transforming LinkedIn's development infrastructure, driving productivity and innovation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance developer experience, mentor engineers, a...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $140K *

Drive technical leadership as you define embedded software architecture, lead project execution, and mentor teams to deliver complex solutions, ensuring technical excellence across diverse projects cr...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $226K *

Transform high-impact product features by guiding teams through development, ensuring quality and safety while leveraging AI tools. Foster continuous learning, architecture exploration, and process im...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $140K *

Join a dynamic team to design, build, and maintain innovative software solutions. Leverage technical expertise and collaborative mindset to drive reliable, scalable applications that meet evolving bus...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $226K *

Unlock your potential while championing innovative solutions and driving high-impact product features. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance application quality and guide fellow engineers...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $226K *

Champion your career as a Senior Software Engineer, leveraging AI tools to enhance software product development. Collaborate with teams to deliver quality solutions while driving innovation and mainta...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Play a key role in delivering robust full-stack solutions in a serverless AWS environment, utilizing advanced technologies to transform data for government clients while ensuring secure, scalable appl...

6 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$113K - $178K *

Unlock potential by designing and evolving scalable software systems. Collaborate across teams and influence architecture decisions while ensuring high quality and maintainability in applications buil...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$113K - $178K *

Lead the charge in designing and developing robust software solutions across full stack environments, balancing long-term maintainability with performance while mentoring engineers and driving improve...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Join a team that's innovating in embedded software development, creating Board Support Packages, device drivers, and firmware. Leverage your expertise to drive design, testing, and implementation for...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $120K *

Innovate and lead complex embedded software designs for safety-critical flight systems. Collaborate across teams while mentoring junior engineers to enhance their skills in real-time flight applicatio...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$193K - $318K *

Architect innovative, software-defined networking solutions, integrating cutting-edge technologies to enhance deployment and management of cloud-native platforms in complex environments while collabor...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Drive impactful engineering projects end-to-end, ensuring high standards in code quality and cross-team collaboration while mentoring junior engineers and contributing to scalability initiatives acros...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$178K - $183K *

Lead innovative software solutions to enhance public health and safety through cloud-native applications and automation. Collaborate with teams to design, develop, and optimize robust systems that mee...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $225K *

Elevate AI systems by architecting seamless integration across platforms, enhancing workflow orchestration and operational security, while ensuring robust infrastructure and performance metrics for on...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Pioneer a vibrant Engineering culture by leading a diverse team, mentoring engineers, and driving product development through agile practices. Shape solutions for ScriptRunner Cloud while fostering in...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading enterprise software development, integrating systems and employing cutting-edge technologies. Collaborate with a team to design, develop, and maintain software applications...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$275K - $300K *

Lead the transformation of insurance operations by designing innovative AI-native platforms and systems. Collaborate with operational teams to enhance workflows and streamline complexities, enabling e...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $160K *

Transform cutting-edge solutions in full-stack Java development within AWS, focusing on dynamic, serverless architectures. Collaborate with teams to design and deploy applications that drive data inte...

6 days ago

  •   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...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$126K - $211K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of search technology by providing hands-on leadership in building scalable search systems, guiding engineers, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance searc...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in software innovation by designing and maintaining high-quality applications. Influence architecture and strategy while mentoring emerging talent, ensuring robust, scalable solutions...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Join a team that drives innovation in satellite software engineering. Your expertise will support the design, implementation, and operation of software solutions for building, testing, and flying sate...

6 days 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.