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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$152K - $229K *

Lead the charge in revolutionizing 3D visualization technology for real-time medical applications. Work collaboratively to set architectural direction and mentor peers, ensuring high performance and f...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining customer experiences through innovative full-stack solutions. Drive architectural excellence, mentor engineers, and deliver scalable applications while collaborating cros...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$127K - $203K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing cloud infrastructure solutions while developing scalable, secure AWS environments and implementing innovative automation tools to streamline engineering deplo...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $231K *

Champion innovative platform solutions by leading cross-functional teams to architect and build highly available, scalable marketing technologies that deliver data-driven results on a global scale, en...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $150K *

Lead the charge in ensuring top-tier engineering practices for complex electronic systems. Oversee project designs, integrations, and testing. Inspire a team while maintaining compliance and deliverin...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$168K - $277K *

Join our team as a Lead Software Engineer, where you will tackle complex challenges, drive cross-functional collaboration, and enhance service delivery through innovative solutions and best practices...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$240K - $270K *

Elevate software architecture across complex systems by driving innovation and governance, fostering technical excellence, and leading a high-impact team in developing scalable, secure solutions for a...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $155K *

Drive innovation by architecting and leading the evolution of cloud-native microservices and integration platforms. Shape standards, mentor teams, and modernize enterprise systems to enhance agility a...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$103K - $155K *

Join a team that's pivotal in developing software solutions for missile defense systems. Provide systems engineering support and expertise while working collaboratively to enhance capabilities for nat...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$185K - $190K *

Drive the development and enhancement of complex software systems, utilizing advanced methodologies. Collaborate to ensure software aligns with design requirements while managing diverse projects in a...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $190K *

Drive impactful product development by owning complex features from user experience design to backend integration. Collaborate across teams to create seamless, secure, and efficient workflows that enh...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of humanoid technology by leading a cross-functional hardware team focused on optimizing existing designs and creating innovative architectures through prototyping and modeling...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Elevate AI applications by designing and building interface services and agentic systems. This role requires end-to-end ownership of AI products, combining engineering expertise with client collaborat...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $115K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of embedded systems development, collaborating in a dynamic environment to enhance technical expertise and contribute to innovative projects that integrate complex...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$123K - $156K *

Partner with us to drive innovation as you engineer software for diverse Intel technologies, optimizing performance and ensuring quality across a comprehensive software stack...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $181K *

Innovate and optimize software solutions for advanced technology platforms, collaborating with diverse teams to enhance performance and drive innovation in various domains, ensuring software quality a...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$127K - $156K *

Transform the future of software engineering by developing innovative solutions that optimize Intel's technology portfolio. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive excellence across the entire softwar...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Develop specialized diagnostics and stress tools for AI SoCs, enhancing validation frameworks. Collaborate with engineers to detect hardware issues and improve platform observability across multiple c...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$209K - $314K *

Accelerate innovation in AI by leading a dynamic team to develop cutting-edge agents integrated within a cloud platform. You'll drive excellence to enhance HR and Finance solutions, making a significa...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$209K - $314K *

Advance your career by leading a dynamic team to develop cutting-edge AI agents that enhance HR and Finance solutions. Collaborate across functions, drive innovation, and ensure quality delivery at sc...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's innovating enterprise integration architecture to enhance application security and data flows, driving efficiency and supporting business objectives through strategic design and col...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion the design and integration of complex medical device systems, ensuring compliance and safety throughout their lifecycle while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Inspire innovation at the forefront of AI-driven solutions by designing scalable applications using Python and ReactJS. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust software while mentori...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$141K - $236K *

Elevate your career as a hands-on technical leader for cloud-native platforms, driving architectural decisions, collaborating across teams, and championing best engineering practices to deliver scalab...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Shape the future of software engineering by driving innovative full-stack solutions, integrating cutting-edge AI workflows, mentoring talent, and collaborating with diverse teams to enhance system per...

2 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.