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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$160K - $175K *

Drive strategic product oversight and client relationships for diverse accounts. Lead teams in product strategy, delivery, and growth to ensure alignment with client needs and business outcomes, foste...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Engineer advanced Java applications while leading a team through Agile methodologies, ensuring high-quality development, mentoring developers, and coordinating with cross-functional teams for mission...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $165K *

Lead the design and architecture of innovative PNT software solutions. Collaborate with teams to ensure high-quality software development in a dynamic, agile environment while engaging with customers...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $165K *

Drive the design and architecture of advanced PNT software products, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions. Enhance systems based on a patented space technology i...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $165K *

Lead the design and architecture of innovative satellite PNT software solutions. Collaborate with experts, manage product backlogs, and develop high-quality applications using modern programming langu...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$128K - $176K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Software Engineer I, where you'll create impactful systems and experiences for appointment-based businesses while collaborating closely with Product and Design to solve...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$159K - $305K *

Lead critical enhancements for the Calypso Back Office platform, driving seamless trade processing, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence by collaborating with diverse teams and mentoring...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$159K - $305K *

Innovate with us as you lead software development for critical back-office systems. Drive enhancements for trade processing, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure operational excellence...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by leading program management services and technology integration across diverse sectors. Collaborate with teams to drive innovation and strategic execution, while monitoring perfo...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $160K *

Lead the charge in designing and delivering scalable, high-performance API services while mentoring engineers and optimizing cloud infrastructure in a dynamic, agile environment committed to engineeri...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$249K - $299K *

Lead the charge in building and enhancing a robust data platform, guiding a talented engineering team to deliver reliable data solutions critical for operational excellence across multiple factories...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$195K - $220K *

Engage with stakeholders to build impactful healthcare tools as a Senior Software Engineer. Collaborate across teams, leveraging your expertise in full-stack engineering and AI to drive meaningful out...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$250K - $300K *

Unlock potential by developing advanced software for GPU server management, focusing on diagnostics, automation, and tooling to maintain robust performance in high-density compute environments, drivin...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$250K - $300K *

Drive innovative solutions as a key software engineer in AI infrastructure, focusing on automation and maintenance of GPU servers. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance the health and performance...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $125K *

Shape the future of backend systems by developing robust C++ solutions in a collaborative team. Engage with modern technologies and design principles to optimize performance and drive innovation acros...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$190K - $210K *

Transform robotic technology by developing high-performance software for perception and firmware integration. Collaborate with hardware and software teams to enhance robot functionality and lead devel...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $200K *

Grow your career as you design and develop software for robotics and automation, enhancing intelligent systems for national security missions. Collaborate with a diverse team to deliver innovative sol...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's pioneering in-vehicle systems through advanced radar algorithms. Leverage your expertise in software development and visual data management while collaborating globally to enhance a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$162K - $195K *

Shape the future of AI deployment with this critical engineering role. Leverage your expertise to build secure, scalable platforms that enable mission-critical AI solutions to thrive in diverse enviro...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by shaping AI deployment platforms that enable scalable, secure, and efficient solutions across diverse environments. Work collaboratively to enhance product architecture and streamli...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$92K - $209K *

Join a dynamic team enhancing the Kubernetes experience on OCI by developing innovative cloud-native solutions. Your contributions will impact global customers as you code and optimize resilient, scal...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $135K *

Champion the remediation of design control records for Class I/II medical devices. Collaborate with customer engineering teams to identify and resolve gaps in requirements and verification, ensuring r...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $185K *

Drive innovative software solutions in wealth management by developing and optimizing complex web services, enhancing system scalability, and collaborating within a dynamic team using cutting-edge tec...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$215K - $225K *

Join a team that develops and enhances complex software systems, utilizing advanced methodologies. Engage in individual and collaborative efforts to solve challenges and deliver high-quality solutions...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Champion teams to innovate and launch digital insurance products at scale. Drive technology roadmaps, mentor talent, and foster a data-driven culture to influence business outcomes and elevate enginee...

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  •   Less than 5 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.