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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$135K - $306K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of cloud networking by leading the design and implementation of scalable distributed systems. Collaborate across teams to enhance OCI Networking's infrastructure...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $306K *

Innovate end-to-end architecture for scalable distributed systems in OCI Networking. Lead technical initiatives, mentor engineers, and enhance cloud infrastructure to solve complex networking challeng...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Design the future of AI development as a Principal Engineer, guiding technical direction while building innovative software solutions that enhance partnership and elevate team efficiency across divers...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate software engineering through hands-on leadership, guiding AI development and influencing product direction across multiple platforms while ensuring quality and trust in member experiences...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$199K - $274K *

Architect the future of developer experience by leading innovative strategies and tools to empower engineering teams and enhance productivity and collaboration in software development across the organ...

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading multidisciplinary teams in project execution, ensuring compliance and technical excellence while mentoring emerging engineers. Drive innovation and client relations, paving...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$104K - $174K *

Advance software innovation by leading complex design and development projects, mentoring junior engineers, and translating user needs into effective solutions while enhancing team collaboration acros...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $158K *

Advance your career by engaging in complex software design and development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior developers, and transform user requirements into innovative solutions...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $247K *

Unlock potential by applying your extensive 3D graphics programming expertise to develop innovative software solutions that transform GIS visualization technology for diverse design professionals, enh...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $244K *

Champion innovation in material science by developing cost-effective thermal protection systems. Lead projects from formulation to scalable production, optimize performance under extreme conditions, a...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$142K - $274K *

Join a dynamic team to innovate scalable backend services, enhancing telemetry solutions and implementing AI-driven strategies while mentoring engineers and collaborating across teams for optimal desi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$142K - $274K *

Join us to design and implement cutting-edge GPU solutions for advanced deep learning applications, enhancing AI infrastructure and performance in advertising. Collaborate on innovative projects that...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock innovative solutions as you design, develop, and support software for autonomous aircraft systems, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to drive reliability and scalability of oper...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $164K *

Take ownership of enhancing internal platforms and developer tools, driving automation and engineering excellence across teams to improve software delivery, scalability, and reliability. Lead initiati...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$112K - $135K *

Transform automotive technology by developing and integrating advanced ADAS applications across vehicle programs. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver robust, reliable software that enhances safe...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $165K *

Deliver innovative electrical engineering solutions for diverse capital projects, focusing on healthcare facilities. Lead and mentor teams through design phases, ensuring compliance, quality, and clie...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $220K *

Join a team that's shaping cutting-edge data solutions by developing robust APIs and UI features. Leverage your expertise in cloud-native environments and databases to enhance user interaction with da...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Innovate solutions in engineering by developing advanced methods and materials, collaborating across teams, and driving continuous improvement to enhance performance and reduce costs in complex techni...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$146K - $306K *

Transform distributed systems architecture by leading teams in designing scalable, resilient solutions. Drive innovation, optimize performance, and enhance security for hyper-scale workloads while fos...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $306K *

Optimize the architecture and evolution of large-scale distributed systems, driving technical direction and collaborating across teams to enhance OCI Networking's infrastructure and services, while me...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $240K *

Join a team that develops high-performance enterprise-grade server-side Java applications. Leverage your skills in Linux and distributed computing environments to drive innovations while collaborating...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $240K *

Explore the cutting-edge in software engineering by developing high-performance Java applications in a collaborative team environment. Leverage your skills in Linux, Spring Framework, and distributed...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$154K - $232K *

Lead multiple agile squads to deliver robust full-stack application platforms utilizing modern Java-based microservices. Collaborate with stakeholders to meet evolving business needs while ensuring co...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$154K - $232K *

Lead a dynamic software development team to innovate and enhance Multi-Family Systems, providing technical guidance and delivering solutions using diverse technologies in a fast-paced environment focu...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$190K - $240K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Software Engineer, driving innovative UI solutions. Lead front-end development, influence design standards, and collaborate in an agile setting to enhance mission-criti...

2 weeks 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.