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 - $187K *

Pioneer cloud-based software solutions as a Senior Engineer, leading technical initiatives to enhance product efficiency and foster innovative environments while collaborating across teams to drive me...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $187K *

Join a dynamic engineering team as a technical leader, driving cloud-based solutions and innovation through agent-first practices while ensuring efficiency and collaboration across disciplines to enha...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Oversee the technical direction and stability of ecommerce applications, leading development and architecture for large-scale solutions. Mentor teams, enforce best practices, and ensure high performan...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform product outcomes by leading Engineering OS; collaborate with teams to define requirements, manage roadmaps, and engage customers throughout the lifecycle, ensuring innovative solutions meet...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovation in utility-scale power generation by leading renewable energy design projects. Mentor engineers and manage client relationships while ensuring project execution excellence with a focu...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$162K - $225K *

Drive the development of scalable backend systems supporting innovative cloud solutions. Collaborate in an agile environment that values engineering excellence, creating effective APIs and services th...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Design and develop full stack solutions to enhance mortgage servicing capabilities, providing technical leadership and ensuring application responsiveness with secure and resilient practices throughou...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$168K - $280K *

Lead verification and validation efforts for flight software across projects, ensuring system requirements are met through comprehensive testing and continuous improvement initiatives while serving as...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$133K - $220K *

Lead software development for pre-sales platforms, partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions. Utilize advanced programming and collaboration skills to solve complex busine...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$152K - $229K *

Reimagine the future of healthcare technology by leading the architecture for core infrastructure. You will drive essential system reliability, and real-time data movement, ensuring excellence in medi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$146K - $244K *

Empower mission success by leading verification and validation for flight software systems, ensuring quality and reliability in critical aerospace projects, while mentoring teams and enhancing testing...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$168K - $280K *

Lead verification and validation for flight software systems in a dynamic team environment. Drive test automation and improve processes for high-stakes projects including NASA's Artemis program, ensur...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$168K - $280K *

Lead the verification and validation efforts for mission-critical flight software, ensuring compliance with rigorous test plans and strategies while collaborating across technical teams to advance aer...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $160K *

Lead the charge in building a robust integrations platform by managing APIs, ensuring data quality, and supporting partner deployments without direct engineering involvement. Drive product strategy an...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$135K - $160K *

Pioneer innovative compliance solutions for government agencies by designing and implementing scalable systems. Collaborate with engineers and partners to enhance our AI-powered platform and drive imp...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$135K - $155K *

Champion technology solutions that empower underserved populations. Join a collaborative team where you'll architect, build, and maintain full-stack software systems that drive impactful change and en...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's transforming manufacturing by building robust web applications. You'll write clean code, ensure system reliability, and collaborate with stakeholders to drive innovative solutions i...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by guiding a team in modernizing legacy applications while ensuring operational continuity and security. Lead hands-on development towards cutting-edge AI capabilities, driving des...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing software solutions through agile practices. You'll diagnose and resolve issues, support development, and collaborate with product teams to optimize performanc...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the design, deployment, and maintenance of advanced Backup Infrastructure to ensure data integrity across systems. Collaborate with developers to optimize performance while addressing system secu...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Drive advanced backup infrastructure design and support, ensuring system reliability and security, while mentoring staff and managing complex data storage solutions across diverse environments...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$152K - $229K *

Transform the future of electrophysiology mapping by leading innovative software architecture and algorithm integration to enhance clinical performance and efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functiona...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$113K - $170K *

Lead the charge in quality engineering and cybersecurity processes across product domains, ensuring compliance with FDA and ISO standards while enhancing software quality management systems within the...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$131K - $191K *

Join a team that's transforming design with AI. Drive architecture of scalable frameworks, enhance user experiences, and elevate your team's development skills in a dynamic environment focused on inno...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$131K - $191K *

Empower your career by shaping the future of AI design frameworks. Drive innovative development, enhance user experiences, and establish standards that optimize our design processes while collaboratin...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer 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.