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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$224K - $431K *

Join a team that's optimizing automotive performance through cutting-edge software solutions. Collaborate across disciplines to enhance benchmarks, develop innovative profiling tools, and drive effici...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in developing reliable software solutions, ensuring alignment with business needs while mentoring a dynamic team. Drive technical excellence and innovation in an agile environment to m...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $170K *

Transform our program engineering landscape by developing innovative solutions that enhance our platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor peers while leading impactful projects that...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $234K *

Innovate by designing and delivering a framework-agnostic UI platform that empowers engineering teams. Lead technical direction and enhance developer experience while ensuring performance and adherenc...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $200K *

Unlock innovation in embedded systems as you drive software development for complex machinery. Collaborate with engineers to create robust, production-ready solutions that meet customer needs while im...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $160K *

Drive innovation by leading the development of a groundbreaking platform, where AI agents seamlessly collaborate across technologies. Shape architectural standards and mentor a team to deliver reliabl...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Transform the future of engineering by architecting guardrail systems and establishing standards for safety and reliability across multi-domain services. Drive technical excellence while preventing mi...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Transform the landscape of AI with us by leading a team to build a robust platform for agent collaboration across diverse technical domains, ensuring high standards and innovative solutions in softwar...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Unlock your potential by driving the development of innovative, autonomous AI systems. Lead a dynamic team in architecting a cutting-edge agent platform that enhances decision-making across diverse te...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to develop innovative software solutions, from web apps to embedded systems, enhancing autonomous systems and digital signal processing, while mentoring junior engineers and collab...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing multiple hardware and software programs, driving cross-functional collaboration to bring products from inception to market. Effective risk management and communication are...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $140K *

Champion the engineering design of utility-scale Solar and Battery Energy Storage Systems projects, ensuring technical quality and comprehensive electrical solutions throughout all project phases from...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $140K *

Lead and innovate in electrical design for utility-scale solar and battery energy projects. Guide projects from design to commissioning, ensuring technical excellence, compliance, and team mentorship...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Empower teams by leading the design and development of innovative software solutions. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to enhance product features while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring hi...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$142K - $184K *

Champion the development and operational deployment of vehicle firmware, leveraging IoT data to enhance fleet safety and efficiency through collaborative efforts with cross-functional teams...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$117K - $184K *

Unlock your potential by contributing to software development with a focus on Quality Assurance. Collaborate with a skilled team to enhance application reliability through innovative testing methodolo...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Engage engineering teams in driving innovative governance solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives while providing technical guidance and fostering a collaborative work environment. Lead...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform embedded software development for aerospace applications by collaborating with a dynamic team. Leverage your technical expertise to mentor colleagues while ensuring compliance with high stan...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Pioneer the integration of AI in healthcare, overseeing end-to-end feature development from concept to production, delivering impactful solutions in a dynamic, real-world environment while collaborati...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Champion the development of innovative healthcare AI features. Drive end-to-end project ownership, from design to launch in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with a focus on user impact and regulatory...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Develop high-performing software engineering teams to deliver strategic solutions in fixed income trading and operations, ensuring regulatory compliance and driving technology modernization to enhance...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Lead the evolution of a multi-tenant automotive SaaS platform by guiding your engineering team through microservices development, enhancing application performance, and integrating AI agents into work...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $140K *

Lead our Quality Management System, ensuring product excellence in medical technologies. Oversee audits, develop training, and drive risk management while fostering a culture of quality and continuous...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$295K - $345K *

Lead the charge in innovating safety measures for billions of users, transforming adversarial challenges into scalable solutions. Work collaboratively across teams to enhance user experience and creat...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$118K - $145K *

Elevate your career as a Technical Lead in a vibrant team, tackling significant tech challenges. Leverage your Java expertise and leadership to modernize document management platforms, driving innovat...

Laval, QCIn-Person

1 week 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.