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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$112K - $135K *

Elevate technical delivery initiatives by leading cross-functional programs from scoping to closure, ensuring timely and quality execution while fostering responsible AI adoption and maintaining execu...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Empower transformative technology programs by managing end-to-end delivery, ensuring timely and quality outcomes. Drive collaboration across teams and leverage AI tools to enhance workflows. Make a si...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform organizational outcomes by leading strategic technology programs. Drive initiatives from planning to closure, ensuring timely and effective delivery across multiple platforms while maintaini...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead and optimize engineering teams to deliver secure, scalable solutions. Align strategies across functions to support technology initiatives. Drive modernization and improve engineering practices fo...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Lead a high-performing engineering team to deliver secure, scalable solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally and drive outcomes that support modernization efforts and engineering excellence while man...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Reimagine technology leadership by guiding teams to deliver secure, scalable solutions while enhancing practices and driving innovation. Collaborate cross-functionally to align priorities and moderniz...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Grow your career with a leadership role overseeing engineering teams driving innovation and modernization. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure delivery of secure, scalable solutions, while enhanc...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $195K *

Accelerate your career by joining our senior engineering team to design and optimize innovative, multicloud infrastructure solutions, contributing to mission-critical projects and collaborating with t...

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5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform your career by leveraging advanced web development skills and systems engineering support. Collaborate on innovative projects using cutting-edge technologies while enhancing your expertise i...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$124K - $156K *

Lead a small scrum team to develop and enhance features in a client-focused application. Blend hands-on coding with management to ensure high-quality technical delivery and foster an AI-first engineer...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $100K *

Shape the future of defense technology by engineering innovative software solutions in a dynamic team. Contribute to complex mission systems and collaborate across diverse technical landscapes to enha...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of software development for missile defense systems. Contribute to designing, implementing, and testing Java-based applications that enhance command-and-control cap...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Contribute to advanced problem-solving in STEM, leveraging your skills in optimization and software development to address complex challenges and enhance innovative systems...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Lead global cross-functional teams in driving New Product Development initiatives, ensuring projects align with customer objectives and company goals. Utilize strong project management skills to overs...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of product design by leveraging your expertise in electrical engineering. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, support innovative roadmaps, and deliver technical solutions to enha...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$190K - $316K *

Lead the architecture of scalable backend and cloud platforms, collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into secure, maintainable solutions. Drive innovation through archi...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$190K - $316K *

Architect scalable cloud solutions that redefine server-side platforms while driving alignment across engineering, product, and cybersecurity teams to meet business and regulatory needs effectively...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$112K - $135K *

Drive innovation as you design and build pivotal AI-driven software solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance banking technologies while ensuring high-quality standards and compliance in a fast-p...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Grow your career with an innovative team to design and optimize software systems for autonomous vessels, collaborating across disciplines to tackle unique maritime operational challenges...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$108K - $144K *

Pioneer high-performance Smart Grid applications using .NET Core and cloud technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, develop, and deliver robust solutions and mentor junior engi...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing architectural excellence in industrial design. Lead complex projects by applying advanced architectural principles, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring high...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$163K - $306K *

Empower teams by designing scalable solutions for enterprise software. Collaborate across functions to enhance security, governance, and user experience, ensuring seamless management for thousands of...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $170K *

Empower teams to excel by driving development, coaching engineers, and optimizing processes. Lead innovative projects while fostering collaboration across departments in a dynamic, growth-oriented env...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$133K - $183K *

Champion quality excellence by leading a multidisciplinary team focused on enhancing product reliability and compliance in advanced autonomy software systems for diverse UAV platforms...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $163K *

Join us to design and deploy innovative geospatial solutions, shaping the future of GIS in a DevSecOps environment while supporting critical Army missions and enhancing national cybersecurity efforts...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.