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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$110K - $130K *

Engineer impactful software solutions by leading design, enhancing team collaboration, and driving innovation through AI and new technologies while ensuring quality and performance of software systems...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$73K - $174K *

Lead the charge in transforming laboratory operations through innovative LabVantage LIMS solutions. Drive strategy, design, and governance while ensuring compliance in a dynamic Life Sciences environm...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $200K *

Innovate and lead systems engineering for a major defense communications upgrade, overseeing the entire product lifecycle while collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve optimal performance...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $160K *

Empower teams by designing robust, scalable systems and shared libraries that enhance product development across the organization, while ensuring high-quality architecture and fostering a collaborativ...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Elevate your career as you design and build scalable systems that empower engineering teams. Collaborate with product teams to create high-quality APIs and infrastructure, driving technical excellence...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$283K - $396K *

Optimize your leadership and technical skills as you spearhead a dynamic product engineering team developing industry-leading coding agent security solutions. Drive execution, foster talent, and contr...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $165K *

Transform complex software systems by developing, maintaining, and enhancing solutions that meet diverse requirements while leveraging AWS services and agile methodologies to deliver innovative result...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$205K - $229K *

Empower your career by developing, sustaining, and troubleshooting advanced software applications while collaborating with diverse technologies in a dynamic environment...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$205K - $229K *

Engineer robust solutions by developing, maintaining, and integrating software applications for mission-critical systems, ensuring high performance and reliability in a collaborative environment...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$112K - $225K *

Explore innovative cloud-native solutions as you design, develop, and deploy complex software systems while mentoring junior developers and ensuring high-quality, secure applications in a collaborativ...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform the future of secure information sharing by developing and optimizing a Drupal-based platform for critical infrastructure and cybersecurity. Use your expertise to support modernization effor...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $140K *

Drive the engineering delivery for electrical and controls on a major hydroelectric dam upgrade, managing subcontractor performance and ensuring compliance with safety and engineering standards throug...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$135K - $165K *

Transform diverse software systems through development and maintenance while ensuring adherence to design requirements. Collaborate with teams and employ agile methodologies to deliver high-quality so...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$205K - $225K *

Join a team that's shaping secure credential management through innovative software engineering within a Linux environment, ensuring seamless integration and compliance across diverse operational land...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$205K - $225K *

Innovate within a cutting-edge role, managing the Delinea Tools Suite in a Linux environment. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance security, credential management, and automation, while ensuring...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$86K - $115K *

Shape the future of Combat Systems by providing expert technical leadership, governance, and support for sustainment initiatives, fostering collaboration across teams to deliver innovative solutions t...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $195K *

Champion the certification of critical flight systems, ensuring alignment with government and commercial standards. Work closely with engineering teams to design processes for mission readiness and cu...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Champion cybersecurity initiatives and drive the integration of advanced technologies while providing technical leadership in a complex federal environment to enhance security operations and risk mana...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$96K - $306K *

Shape the future of developer platforms by leading the architecture and strategy for an innovative application deployment system, ensuring high reliability and security while driving significant devel...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Take ownership of cloud infrastructure and security to drive efficiency and reliability. Collaborate with teams on technical direction, incident management, and compliance, impacting core systems cruc...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform mission data into insightful analytics by developing robust backend systems. Lead within a dynamic team, leveraging your extensive experience in software engineering to design and implement...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to backend system development to transform mission data into insightful analytics. Collaborate with a dynamic team to implement scalable software solutions and support diverse projects in a...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's committed to excellence in software engineering, driving development and sustainment efforts within the Inference Processing group. Collaborate with top talent to enhance solutions...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Tackle complex software engineering challenges by supporting VISTA Development and Sustainment efforts within the Inference Processing team, ensuring innovative solutions are delivered efficiently and...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovation by supporting VISTA Development and Sustainment efforts on the Integration Services team. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance software solutions and ensure project succ...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 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.