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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$170K - $205K *

Champion innovative solutions by designing and developing advanced internal datacenter management tools that enhance efficiency, scalability, and operational excellence as you support cloud infrastruc...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $234K *

Reimagine the future of infrastructure as you lead complex, cross-functional programs, driving OCI's global expansion through strategic coordination and operational excellence across diverse technical...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $234K *

Lead complex cross-functional programs driving OCI's growth through technical program management, infrastructure initiatives, AI enhancements, and stakeholder communication across diverse teams in a f...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$114K - $234K *

Join a team that's driving large-scale global infrastructure programs, overseeing end-to-end delivery from construction to commissioning. You'll lead cross-functional collaboration, manage risks, and...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$114K - $234K *

Transform data center infrastructure programs by leading cross-functional teams through execution and delivery, ensuring operational readiness and risk management from construction to GPU handover, wh...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $234K *

Pioneer complex global infrastructure programs, ensuring timely delivery from start through to GPU handover. Lead cross-functional teams, mitigate risks, and maintain alignment for seamless execution...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $234K *

Drive cross-organizational programs to align strategy and execute high-impact initiatives, fostering collaboration among senior leaders and stakeholders to achieve business goals and enhance operation...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$114K - $234K *

Lead complex global infrastructure programs, driving end-to-end delivery from construction to operations. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless execution, risk management, and timely hando...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$114K - $234K *

Lead the charge in managing complex global infrastructure programs, ensuring seamless execution from construction to commissioning, and driving effective cross-functional collaboration for successful...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $234K *

Lead complex, cross-functional infrastructure programs ensuring seamless delivery from construction to operations. Drive transparency and alignment across teams, managing risks and constraints effecti...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $234K *

Lead the charge in transforming business processes through innovative AI solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to implement improvements, manage change, and deliver measurable outcomes while drivi...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$150K - $180K *

Partner with us to lead transformative supply chain projects leveraging AI. You'll oversee cross-functional teams, engage with executives, and drive digital solutions for enhanced operational effectiv...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $190K *

Shape the future of engineering by driving impactful projects, mentoring teams, and influencing technical strategy. Collaborate across functions to enhance product experiences and lead complex initiat...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in ensuring mission success by providing technical direction and leadership across spacecraft systems, driving engineering execution, and fostering communication for design integrity a...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in designing mobile equipment mechanical systems, managing projects, and guiding engineers. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure projects meet specifications, timelines, and safety...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$164K - $246K *

Optimize radar cloud integration by leading the development of a robust cloud-native backend, ensuring high-throughput data ingestion and security for a fleet of radar assets in real-time environments...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$195K - $255K *

Drive innovation by developing agentic systems for a cutting-edge legal AI platform, ensuring high standards in correctness and performance while collaborating with technical teams from design to prod...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$195K - $255K *

Join a team that's innovating advanced AI systems for legal tech, driving the design, development, and operations of agentic platforms. Collaborate across disciplines to deliver high-quality, scalable...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$135K - $160K *

Empower a talented SDK engineering team to innovate and deliver seamless, real-time content solutions. Lead developer experience initiatives while fostering a collaborative culture and driving strateg...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$136K - $253K *

Drive the architectural vision and engineering excellence for an AI-powered legal desktop app. Lead development efforts, mentor engineers, and ensure a high-quality user experience by integrating robu...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$118K - $219K *

Shape the future of legal tech by leading the development of a transformative desktop app. Empower a new team to create high-performance solutions for lawyers, driving innovation in architecture, inte...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$200K - $240K *

Join a team that's redefining engineering leadership by driving innovative technology strategies and building high-performing, collaborative teams focused on AI adoption and scalable solutions in a fa...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $330K *

Drive the development of secure, automated platform solutions that integrate compliance strategies with technical execution across diverse environments using cutting-edge cloud technologies...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Develop and lead test strategies for cutting-edge optical transceivers, focusing on device characterization, compliance with industry standards, and close collaboration with engineering teams to enhan...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$150K - $190K *

Create a cutting-edge money movement platform using AI-driven engineering. Lead a squad, own architecture, deliver integrations, and ensure 24/7 reliability as you shape the future of national and int...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.