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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$79K - $209K *

Join a team that designs and optimizes distributed systems, enhancing scalability and resiliency. Collaborate on fault-tolerant architecture and operational troubleshooting while implementing advanced...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead our cyber security team to enhance software and infrastructure security across cloud platforms, ensuring robust protections for systems serving emergency services globally and guiding developers...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in transforming core systems, driving architectural innovation and modernizing legacy platforms to enhance scalability, reliability, and AI integration across the organization, while g...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $230K *

Join a dynamic team to develop high-performance software solutions for FPGA-based systems, enhance user experiences, and contribute to innovative IP products using advanced technologies in fast-paced...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$166K - $195K *

Join a team that transforms innovative AI prototypes into enterprise-grade services, ensuring secure and reliable software while collaborating across business units to drive impactful solutions in a f...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to architect scalable software systems for SBC-based products. Drive technical leadership, ensure reliability, and optimize complex embedded applications throughout...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $190K *

Unlock your potential by shaping the future of hardware security in a role that blends firmware, silicon, and cryptography. Drive innovations that ensure privacy and tamper-proof systems through secur...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the development of security software for silicon and firmware, ensuring robust protection through the architecture of trust chains, encrypted pathways, and threat defense mechanisms. Bridge hardw...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $190K *

Engineer robust security solutions by architecting firmware and cryptographic systems for hardware platforms. Drive the creation of secure media pathways, Root of Trust, and effective threat mitigatio...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engineer robust AI-driven AWS applications, combining full-stack expertise with innovative solutions. Collaborate to enhance user experiences and optimize performance while ensuring security and scala...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Reimagine the infrastructure that drives autonomous vehicle operations, ensuring efficient data processing and software delivery in a dynamic environment. Lead technical efforts to support operational...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$79K - $209K *

Help us design and operate high-performance DNS infrastructure globally. As a Senior Core Infrastructure Engineer, you will enhance reliability and optimize performance across distributed systems whil...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$79K - $209K *

Join a dynamic team to design and build resilient, large-scale distributed systems for cloud infrastructure, focusing on innovative networking solutions that ensure high availability, security, and pe...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$79K - $209K *

Champion the development and design of core components for Block Storage, focusing on distributed systems and I/O path enhancements. Embrace collaboration and innovation in a dynamic, agile environmen...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$79K - $209K *

Join a team that's passionate about developing resilient block storage solutions. You'll design and implement core components for distributed systems, ensuring scalability and simplicity while collabo...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$79K - $209K *

Elevate your career by designing and optimizing distributed systems focused on scalability, resilience, and performance. Collaborate cross-functionally to implement advanced solutions while enhancing...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$79K - $209K *

Take ownership of developing innovative solutions that drive organizational success. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and ensure alignment with business objectives wh...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$79K - $209K *

Innovate systems through design and optimization for scalable, resilient distributed environments. Collaborate with teams to ensure high performance and proactive issue management while maintaining se...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$79K - $209K *

Innovate and optimize distributed systems with a focus on scalability and resiliency. Collaborate with teams to design fault-tolerant components, implement performance testing, and ensure compliance w...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$79K - $209K *

Transform distributed systems by designing resilient components that ensure operational excellence. Drive scalability, optimize performance testing, and foster collaboration to detect and mitigate iss...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Innovate in semiconductor design by leading AI-augmented SoC delivery, integrating RTL design with functional verification and physical implementation for rapid, efficient results...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $225K *

Join a team that pioneers high-reliability space systems, leading the development of compute hardware for Low Earth Orbit. Collaborate across engineering teams to innovate packaging, thermal managemen...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $150K *

Elevate your career by owning critical components of our AI-driven product. Lead design and delivery, set quality benchmarks, and foster the growth of junior engineers while collaborating with founder...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive the development of mission-critical software that enhances the cybersecurity and operational capabilities of the U.S. Navy’s submarine fleet, using diverse technologies as part of a collaborativ...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by designing and developing mission-critical software for U.S. Navy cybersecurity. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in fast-paced Agile sprints to enhance secure operati...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 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.