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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$127K - $236K *

Drive the architecture and delivery of innovative AI systems, shaping the next generation of legal technology by collaborating with a high-caliber engineering team while ensuring production reliabilit...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$127K - $236K *

Deliver transformative AI solutions, guiding a senior team to architect and build innovative AI agents that enhance legal workflows, ensuring quality, reliability, and rapid deployment across multiple...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$231K - $378K *

Join a team that drives the evolution of compute infrastructure! You will design scalable solutions to power a rapidly growing platform, collaborating with engineering leaders and developing cutting-e...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Shape the future of government services by designing intuitive, full-stack applications that enhance user experiences for millions. Join a passionate team dedicated to modernizing public service techn...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Champion the development of key retail cloud services by leading architecture decisions, coding daily, and mentoring junior engineers to innovate and optimize our evolving platform across multiple bra...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team to design and build essential applications and services, focusing on backend services, APIs, and cloud technologies. Contribute to high-quality solutions while leveraging modern AI...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Unlock innovation by joining a dynamic Entitlements Team to design, build, and maintain powerful applications and services using modern technologies and AI tools in a collaborative environment...

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Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $225K *

Lead a dynamic team of engineers, driving technical excellence and collaboration. Split time between hands-on coding and mentoring while aligning initiatives with business goals to enhance software de...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $170K *

Explore a key role in shaping quality assurance processes for cutting-edge products, ensuring high standards and rapid delivery. Collaborate with engineering teams to drive excellence and innovate sol...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $165K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing software engineering with cutting-edge AI tools. As a senior leader, drive innovation and standards while mentoring the engineering team for optimal performance and...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by leading innovative engineering projects that drive sustainable design solutions. Ensure compliance and quality control while fostering relationships with diverse stakeholders to...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Champion the development and maintenance of vital genomics tools, driving standards and fostering community collaboration while utilizing modern AI tools to enhance productivity and streamline workflo...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$230K - $368K *

Shape the future of high-scale SaaS solutions by leading architectural design, guiding teams, and driving impactful software strategies in a collaborative environment that values innovation and mentor...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $190K *

Lead the design and development of innovative software solutions, ensuring high security and scalability. Collaborate across teams to deliver quality applications, drive automation processes, and cont...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $190K *

Transform secure software development by architecting scalable solutions, integrating Web3 technologies, and championing robust engineering practices. Collaborate across teams to innovate, ensuring qu...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $190K *

Shape the future of secure software as a Senior Software Engineer, driving innovation through microservices and advanced technologies. Collaborate across teams to create robust solutions that uphold d...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$134K - $188K *

Empower your engineering expertise by leading advancements in backend architecture and geospatial AI applications, driving strategic initiatives that enhance core location services and cross-team coll...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$134K - $188K *

Empower teams by shaping innovative backend architecture and driving global technical strategy. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure operational excellence and scalability across p...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Build and lead a high-performing Mechanical Engineering team to enhance design processes, ensure timely delivery, and foster innovation in aircraft engineering solutions while collaborating across dep...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $166K *

Join a dynamic engineering team to oversee project planning, mentor engineers, and optimize design processes, ensuring timely and high-quality aircraft deliveries while fostering collaboration and inn...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$108K - $130K *

Lead the Engineering team to ensure successful design execution while mentoring and developing staff, solving technical challenges, and enhancing processes for on-time, within-budget project delivery...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $166K *

Lead a dynamic engineering team to enhance aircraft electrical designs, ensuring compliance with high standards. Drive project success through coaching, resource management, and process improvement, w...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$107K - $159K *

Lead the charge in building scalable API-driven solutions while mentoring developers and driving architectural standards. Foster collaboration and provide technical expertise in a cloud-first environm...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$191K - $253K *

Contribute to the design and deployment of secure multinational digital infrastructure, enabling collaborative defense operations across U.S., Australian, and UK teams in classified environments with...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$166K - $225K *

Inspire innovation in digital health by leading hands-on technical efforts and mentoring engineers in a dynamic, agile environment. Shape product development while ensuring excellence and collaboratio...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 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.