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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$120K - $150K *

Transform complex scientific concepts into deployable code by leading coordination among scientists, developers, and cloud engineers. Provide crucial project management to ensure successful project ex...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$157K - $177K *

Advance your career by leading the design and development of applications, enhancing IT infrastructure, and leveraging advanced analytics in a dynamic technology environment. Collaborate with experts...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's pushing the boundaries of automotive engineering to design and develop innovative mechanical solutions for consumer connectivity products that meet industry specifications and custo...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$118K - $219K *

Engage with a dynamic team to build cutting-edge AI solutions for tax professionals. Lead engineering efforts, enhance team performance, and shape the future of a growing organization at the intersect...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$118K - $219K *

Contribute to the development of AI-powered tax and accounting solutions by leading a dynamic team of engineers, optimizing processes, and driving innovation in product features, while collaborating w...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in quality initiatives to enhance product and process excellence. Drive improvements, mentor teams, and ensure compliance while collaborating across engineering and manufacturing for o...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$82K - $173K *

Optimize project delivery by leading a multidisciplinary team to tackle complex engineering challenges in UAS threat analysis. Engage with government stakeholders to establish priorities and execute c...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team and provide vital Test Engineering support for advanced defense systems, ensuring rigorous test execution, documentation, and collaboration with military and civilian experts to ad...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $194K *

Unlock potential by leading engineering efforts to enhance build and integration processes for advanced human-rated space systems, ensuring safety, efficiency, and high performance in demanding enviro...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$131K - $181K *

Unlock potential by joining our elite team to innovate core OS technologies, drive system-level performance, and tackle complex challenges in embedded software that impacts devices globally. Collabora...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $144K *

Champion exceptional software engineering practices, leading development of web applications while enhancing legacy systems. Collaborate with teams, optimize performance, and drive innovation in a dyn...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$128K - $193K *

The Sr Software Engineer at Alkami will enhance the process of onboarding new clients by integrating with their core provider APIs and improving third-party integrations. The role involves writing cle...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $240K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of maritime autonomy by building a cutting-edge real-time ML data platform. Work with diverse sensor data to empower models and analytics, ensuring robust, secure...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $220K *

Lead the evolution of cloud agnostic infrastructure, enhancing reliability and autonomy for global engineering teams. Drive technical standards and operational excellence while fostering a culture of...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $215K *

Lead the charge in developing AI-driven financial infrastructures, architecting full credit risk workflows from underwriting to payments. Shape engineering practices and collaborate with a dynamic tea...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $179K *

Transform testing strategies and automation for enterprise applications, enhancing quality and efficiency through innovative solutions and collaboration with cross-functional teams, while mentoring pe...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Innovate and lead the development process engineering team, ensuring effective product design and manufacturing strategies while enhancing global best practices and supporting cross-functional collabo...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$86K - $186K *

Champion the co-development of cutting-edge SoC devices by collaborating with cross-functional teams and leveraging industry-leading HW emulators. Drive innovative solutions from architectural explora...

Burnaby, BCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$75K - $232K *

Optimize SoC development through HW/FW co-verification, working closely with cross-functional teams to enhance pre/post-silicon validation while leveraging advanced HW emulators and FPGA platforms for...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$80K - $95K *

Reimagine technical support as a Resident Engineer, ensuring flawless integration of EV charging products at OEM sites. Collaborate with engineering teams to drive customer success through validation...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join us to serve as a key technical liaison for EV charging products, ensuring seamless integration, validation, and support for customers, while collaborating with engineering teams to resolve techni...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Advance your career with an innovative R&D team focused on developing next-gen peripheral embolic devices. Drive projects from ideation to commercialization while collaborating cross-functionally and...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Shape the future of our Canvas platform by delivering high-quality software solutions, enhancing collaboration tools, and optimizing user experiences while working within an agile environment alongsid...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $170K *

Drive the foundation of a resilient platform by designing and maintaining backend services. Collaborate across teams to enhance developer experience and elevate engineering quality, impacting product...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform team dynamics by leading software engineers to innovate and enhance sensor and audio hardware solutions. Drive collaboration across product teams to deliver reliable and efficient technologi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer 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.