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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$160K - $240K *

Unlock potential by enhancing automated build systems using C# and C++. Collaborate with a passionate team to streamline workflows and support developers, ensuring efficient game build delivery and op...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $205K *

Champion innovative network tooling solutions that enhance reliability and scalability across diverse infrastructure environments, impacting operations at a major cloud provider...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $205K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance and scale network tooling for critical operations, driving reliability and efficiency in a fast-paced environment. Leverage your engineering expertise to mentor others w...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $205K *

Drive the development of network tooling that enhances edge and data center operations. Collaborate with teams to ensure high availability and reliability in network management systems crucial for sca...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$77K - $84K *

Champion platform engineering initiatives that strengthen our data services. Collaborate with teams to build, deploy, and maintain backend services for high-performance applications, ensuring stabilit...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K - $233K *

Join a dynamic team to lead the architecture and delivery of a cloud-native workflow orchestration platform that optimizes operational efficiency across data centers while enhancing visibility, resili...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Lead innovation and design of next-gen optical products, driving complex programs from concept to development while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring high engineering standards throughout the pr...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$187K - $220K *

Lead a high-performing engineering team to design integrated software solutions, bridging software and physical systems. Drive project accountability in a fast-paced environment while fostering collab...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$193K - $290K *

Lead the charge in designing robust Model Infrastructure systems while collaborating closely with cross-functional AI, Product, and Infrastructure teams to enhance reliability, scalability, and effici...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join us to lead quality engineering initiatives ensuring compliance and excellence. Drive continuous improvement and collaborate with teams to enhance product development and manufacturing processes w...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead quality engineering initiatives to ensure compliance and product excellence. Collaborate across teams to develop quality strategies, conduct risk assessments, and implement continuous improvement...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading quality engineering efforts to ensure product excellence and regulatory compliance. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive risk management, continuous improvement, and ope...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading quality engineering initiatives that drive compliance, product quality, and operational excellence, partnering with cross-functional teams while mentoring quality engineers...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead quality engineering initiatives to enhance product quality and compliance. Drive continuous improvement through strategic risk management, CAPA, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to a...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by providing technical leadership in quality engineering within regulated manufacturing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality, ensure compliance, and dri...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$145K - $165K *

Launch your impact as a Senior Software Engineer, creating ground-breaking AI infrastructures. Leverage backend engineering skills to build integrations, architect pipelines, and drive innovation in a...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at the tactical edge by designing and developing low-level embedded software solutions for national security applications. Collaborate in cross-discipline teams to innovate and tes...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Join an innovative team as you lead highway engineering projects, ensuring quality and efficiency. Drive growth through staff development, project management, and client engagement while shaping the f...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$150K - $170K *

Drive the design and scaling of robust backend systems for data infrastructure, focusing on PostgreSQL, Kafka pipelines, and GraphQL APIs to support innovative clinical and scientific workflows in a r...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $170K *

Transform data infrastructure by designing scalable backend systems and APIs, empowering scientists and clinicians with reliable brain data access for groundbreaking advancements in clinical studies a...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$116K - $182K *

Champion innovative product development initiatives to enhance licensing, subscriptions, and asset management. Collaborate across teams to deliver scalable solutions that boost productivity for IT lea...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Shape reliable systems by enhancing observability and incident responsiveness. Collaborate with engineering and product teams to optimize operational excellence, fostering a culture of continuous impr...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading the design and development of innovative, secure cloud-based solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure scalable architecture and deliver impactful res...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in designing, developing, and maintaining complex filing applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions that address evolving user needs while ensu...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Engage a team to drive AI innovation with a focus on Generative AI, Machine Learning, and intelligent systems. Lead the development of scalable enterprise AI solutions while establishing best practice...

1 week ago

  •   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.