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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$130K - $155K *

Champion the development of innovative software solutions while leading teams of engineers, translating customer needs into technical implementations, and enhancing operational efficiency with cutting...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Grow your career with a pivotal hybrid role focusing on full-stack development, technical mentoring, and cross-functional collaboration to drive innovative solutions and enhance customer experience in...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $165K *

Elevate software engineering practices by designing and integrating full-stack solutions while driving performance enhancements and mentoring junior engineers in a collaborative, customer-centric envi...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Architect innovative PCB stator designs, enhance product testing, and collaborate across teams to drive efficiencies and enhance product performance in a dynamic technology environment...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $120K *

Shape security solutions by leading a team of engineers in innovative system design for government contracts, ensuring project quality and adherence to standards while maintaining a customer-centric a...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$175K - $210K *

Drive architectural excellence in ML infrastructure, tackling complex challenges to enhance performance. Collaborate with teams to shape long-term strategies and optimize engineering workflows for sca...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $210K *

Contribute to shaping the technical strategy for large-scale ML infrastructure. Identify and resolve complex challenges across ML systems, while mentoring engineers and optimizing workflows to drive s...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $210K *

Drive the evolution of ML infrastructure by solving complex challenges, defining architectural standards, and shaping multi-year technical roadmaps, while amplifying engineering impact through innovat...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate your engineering career by leading innovative projects and driving strategic technology direction in a rapidly growing organization. Collaborate across teams to champion excellence and mentor...

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

$110K - $130K *

Optimize the engineering landscape by owning the technical roadmap, driving AI integration, and enhancing code quality for a mature B2B SaaS platform. You will spearhead architecture, deliver innovati...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Lead the charge in transforming a mature B2B SaaS platform by owning the technical roadmap, driving architectural decisions, and integrating AI workflows. Be the sole engineering authority while enhan...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive innovation in embedded software design and development, ensuring robust solutions across diverse applications while collaborating in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment. Embrace challenges an...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Lead and mentor a diverse team of developers and engineers, driving quality solutions and fostering technical excellence, while collaborating cross-functionally to meet business objectives and improve...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Innovate and lead as a Senior Software Engineer, guiding projects and mentoring talent while driving scalable solutions and enhancing developer experiences across a dynamic engineering platform...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$207K - $281K *

Architect and drive a multi-generation firmware roadmap, collaborating with key partners and engineering teams to ensure scalable software delivery that meets market demands in infrastructure and AI s...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $187K *

Lead the charge in architecting and optimizing cloud solutions, guiding teams to enhance CloudOps and DevOps practices, while ensuring the health and security of critical infrastructure through proact...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion technical excellence in mobile app development, leading strategic innovations and mentoring engineers. Drive architecture of robust Android applications ensuring performance and reliability w...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading and innovating mobile app development, guiding a skilled team through complex projects while ensuring top-notch architecture and performance aligned with strategic objectiv...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Drive the technical vision for mobile app development, mentoring a team while ensuring high-quality releases and innovative solutions aligned with public safety missions. Work on complex Android archi...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $280K *

Lead the charge in innovating real-time data and AI technologies, focusing on distributed systems and data infrastructure, while mentoring engineers and crafting impactful features in a dynamic, colla...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Drive quality assurance by leading automation development for critical financial platforms. Elevate engineering teams through mentorship and innovative practices that ensure seamless delivery and data...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$108K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading test automation for critical financial systems. Drive innovation, ensure quality, and mentor engineers in a dynamic environment focused on delivering resilient software...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Elevate quality in software development as you lead automation testing. Drive efficiency and mentor a top-tier QA team while ensuring high standards and reliability for financial applications in a com...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Elevate software quality by leading automation in test strategy and execution, ensuring reliable financial systems. Champion innovation through AI and robust frameworks while mentoring a team to embed...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing IoT applications by leading a dynamic software development group focused on cloud-connected solutions, utilizing cutting-edge technologies to enhance enterprise and...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.