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 *

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in supporting the VISTA Development and Sustainment effort, collaborating with the Integration Services team to enhance software solutions, ensuring quality and operational excellence...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $120K *

Optimize your skills in flight software design and test for spacecraft missions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop robust software architecture, ensuring reliability and mission readi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Contribute to innovative software solutions that enhance business efficiency, streamline decision-making, and support strategic objectives. Collaborate with teams to design, implement, and maintain im...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading a hands-on engineering team to innovate AI-driven support solutions, enhance operational health, and mentor talent in a high-impact production environment. Shape the future...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$185K - $220K *

Accelerate progress at our embedded software team by leading engineering efforts, managing a skilled group of engineers while overseeing project lifecycles and ensuring alignment with business goals t...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$176K - $264K *

Optimize high-throughput, low-latency API architectures while leading teams in delivering robust frameworks. Drive standards and performance enhancements collaboratively across product pillars in a dy...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $135K *

Join a dynamic team to develop embedded software in C/C++. Take ownership of critical projects, leveraging low-level systems programming to enhance system integration and functionality. Engage with ad...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K - $150K *

Advance operational excellence by leading a team to enhance PCBA cleaning and conformal coating processes, driving efficiency, quality, and sustainable practices within the manufacturing environment...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $150K *

Lead and inspire a team of engineers and technicians to enhance PCBA cleaning and conformal coating processes, driving operational excellence and continuous improvement in manufacturing...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $170K *

Engage in advanced manufacturing processes by leading teams to enhance production efficiency and quality while supporting operational objectives and mentoring talent in an inspiring environment...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Transform enterprise AI capabilities by architecting scalable, secure platforms. Collaborate with leadership and engineering to define standards and support AI-driven solutions, ensuring operational e...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of AI by architecting scalable platforms that empower innovative solutions. Partner with engineering teams and leaders to establish best practices integrating cloud-native technologie...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Innovate in software development for high-precision semiconductor equipment, driving the end-to-end cycle of feature enhancement and debugging. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure qualit...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by designing innovative electro-mechanical systems for testing semiconductors and embedded devices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product excellence from conceptio...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Elevate your career by leading a multi-disciplinary team to design and manage complex data capture systems while driving operational capacity across various programs, ensuring alignment between resear...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$189K - $272K *

Elevate the performance of our autonomous vehicle simulation engine by designing high-fidelity dynamics, physics models, and sensor simulations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to set technica...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$189K - $272K *

Shape the future of autonomous technology by developing innovative machine learning solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform data into actionable insights, driving continuous im...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $500K+*

Optimize system software components for high-performance silicon in GenAI, ensuring accuracy and scalability. Collaborate with various teams to enhance device drivers, libraries, and system efficiency...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Redefine technology leadership by overseeing teams to design and deliver secure, scalable solutions. Foster a culture of excellence and partnership across cross-functional teams to align engineering p...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$108K - $130K *

Lead the charge in executing strategic technology programs, ensuring timely, high-quality delivery while managing cross-functional initiatives, risks, and resource alignment within a dynamic environme...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of advanced transportation solutions by leading system architecture development for traffic sensing and control technologies, ensuring systems are integrated, reliable, and scalable f...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$143K - $222K *

Transform your engineering career by designing and developing innovative software solutions that enhance educational experiences. Collaborate with teams to address complex challenges and implement cut...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$95K - $115K *

Transform technology solutions for industrial automation as a Senior Embedded Software Engineer. Collaborate on new products and shape innovative designs that enhance wireless communication and automa...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.