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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$150K - $200K *

Join a team that drives innovation in satellite software engineering. Your expertise will support the design, implementation, and operation of software solutions for building, testing, and flying sate...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $200K *

Transform satellite operations by designing software solutions for our mission-critical systems. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to enhance command, control, and automation processes for div...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $160K *

Unlock your potential by leading a dynamic team in front-end development, driving high-quality software delivery, and fostering innovation through collaboration and mentorship. Your expertise in techn...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$272K - $431K *

NVIDIA is looking for a Principal Software Engineer to lead the architecture and development of next-generation Data Center products, focusing on CSP engagements. The role involves collaborating with...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$158K - $295K *

Shape innovative AI strategies and architectures for scalable backend systems. Lead cross-functional teams in building solutions that integrate diverse technologies and drive product excellence across...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$183K - $340K *

Lead the architecture and AI strategy for innovative cloud systems. Influence multiple product lines while mentoring engineers and guiding cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions in a fas...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$177K - $265K *

Lead the architecture of global network observability systems by designing high-performance data ingestion and processing pipelines, enabling real-time insights with self-healing capabilities across d...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$213K - $319K *

Join a team that's redefining network observability by architecting groundbreaking distributed systems. Create high-performance data pipelines that power real-time insights, driving the evolution of a...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Drive the implementation and deployment of radar signal processing algorithms, collaborating with global teams to enhance automotive radar systems through cutting-edge software solutions and technical...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $140K *

Lead technical project initiatives in aerospace and defense, overseeing cross-functional teams to deliver innovative products on time and within budget. Collaborate with stakeholders to navigate compl...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Drive game development by leading a diverse team, utilizing Unity and C# to create, refine, and deliver exceptional gaming experiences while guiding junior engineers and implementing process improveme...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $130K *

Transform technology through innovative embedded software solutions, driving collaboration within a scrum team to enhance design, development, and testing processes for high-performance applications a...

Ottawa, ONHybrid

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K *

Lead the charge in advancing technical projects, providing expert consultation while managing project execution. Drive development excellence, mentor talent, and support business growth through innova...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $180K *

Shape impactful software products by leading full-stack development efforts, driving architectural decisions, and collaborating closely with a small, dynamic team to enhance reliability, scalability...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$187K - $250K *

Lead the development of innovative USD and Houdini pipelines, enabling seamless collaboration across teams. Utilize extensive technical expertise to architect systems and enhance workflows while mento...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $185K *

Lead the development of secure cross-domain data transformation solutions. Collaborate with diverse teams to integrate critical systems, ensure software integrity, and mentor engineers. Deliver robust...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $130K *

Elevate your career by driving embedded software solutions, leading process improvements, and mentoring engineers to innovate in thermal control and energy conversion technology within a dynamic team...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$120K - $150K *

Lead the development of advanced software solutions for simulation systems, integrating complex technologies in areas such as aviation, cybersecurity, and model-based systems engineering while mentori...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$200K - $240K *

Drive the development of innovative workflow tools and AI features, enhancing user experiences for renewable energy projects. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver scalable, reliable solutions whi...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $240K *

Pioneer cutting-edge workflow tools and AI features for renewable energy projects. Collaborate with experts to create intuitive user experiences that simplify complex workflows, driving large-scale im...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$152K - $228K *

Shape the future of security intelligence by building and scaling data pipelines, driving platform improvements, and ensuring the reliability of data processing for impactful threat insights and servi...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$152K - $228K *

Transform your career by driving architectural improvements and data pipeline reliability in a dynamic engineering environment. Collaborate across teams and leverage your expertise to scale critical s...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$99K - $223K *

Drive the future of engineering by leveraging AI to build scalable, cloud-native systems and enhance development workflows through intelligent automation and orchestration, improving productivity and...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$134K - $158K *

Transform advanced manufacturing processes by managing product development and testing initiatives, ensuring high manufacturability standards and optimization through collaboration with cross-function...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $200K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative software solutions for military aircraft, leveraging C++ and OMS architecture. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance avionics systems, ensuring mi...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.