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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$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

$120K - $145K *

Join our team to lead the development and execution of test automation strategies for mission-critical financial applications, enhancing quality and operational resilience while driving innovation in...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Empower a dynamic team by leading a robust industrial architecture section, fostering staff development, managing project workloads, and ensuring seamless collaboration across studios to deliver excep...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$130K - $155K *

Optimize AI-enabled software development processes by designing scalable solutions and implementing best practices. Collaborate across teams to enhance productivity and ensure compliance with enterpri...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Empower innovation by designing and implementing cutting-edge software solutions within an agile squad. Drive product quality and operational excellence while fostering collaboration and mentoring cod...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Innovate and lead product development initiatives while mentoring junior engineers to strengthen organizational capabilities and drive technical excellence in the medical device sector. Focus on conti...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$214K - $295K *

Pioneer the development of innovative user experiences across platforms, harnessing deep technical expertise and leadership to enhance product design. Collaborate broadly to drive operational excellen...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead the design, architecture, and evolution of critical software systems, collaborating across teams to deliver innovative, secure software solutions enhancing patient care and operational efficiency...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance our platform capabilities, driving developer productivity and innovation. Work on core system architecture, mentor engineers, and collaborate on elegant solutions while...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career by leading strategic QA initiatives that enhance software quality and user experience. Drive innovation in AI-assisted testing while collaborating across teams to maintain high org...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$249K - $338K *

Elevate product development as a Principal Product Engineer, leading high-performance compute silicon from pre-silicon to production. Drive cross-functional collaboration, ensuring readiness and optim...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$189K - $245K *

Lead the technical vision for hardware security products, guiding a team through strategic architecture and seamless integration across disciplines. Thrive in a hands-on role while transitioning proto...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$85K - $137K *

Innovate embedded software solutions in C for high-performance networking. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product capabilities in optical transport and switching technology, impact...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$85K - $137K *

Develop high-performance embedded software on Linux for advanced optical transport solutions. Collaborate globally to enhance product quality and contribute throughout the software lifecycle, impactin...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$122K - $183K *

Join a pioneering team focused on advancing medical device software testing. Leverage your skills to design automated solutions, ensure quality standards, and collaborate with cross-functional teams i...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Advance your career by leading a software development team in creating innovative applications using cloud technologies and the Microsoft stack, while fostering agile practices and driving team succes...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive success as you lead a dynamic team in managing complex electrical distribution projects. Oversee project life cycles, mentor engineers, and foster client relationships while ensuring quality and...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $180K *

Empower innovation by leading the design and standardization of multi-platform web architecture for a diverse federal customer base, driving modernization and ensuring accessibility in a high-impact e...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$117K - $218K *

Develop advanced algorithms and enhance nonlinear finite element analysis technologies for complex simulations, driving product improvements and quality assurance in engineering software development...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Grow your career with us as you collaborate in diverse teams to develop innovative software solutions across multiple industries. Embrace learning while leading projects and mentoring peers to meet cl...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   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.