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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$191K - $253K *

Unlock potential by leading software development for cutting-edge autonomous systems. Collaborate with a team of experts to design and implement scalable solutions that enhance maritime operations and...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Champion scalable network solutions that enhance secure connectivity for digital products and SaaS platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure performance, reliability, and seamless c...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$261K - $353K *

Champion the multi-year technology vision for agent-readiness in Fintech. Collaborate across teams to drive integrated solutions, solving complex, ambiguous problems that impact Intuit's strategy and...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$231K - $340K *

Advance our central data platform by building systems for reliable data ingestion and analytics. Collaborate across teams to ensure robust data quality, governance, and self-serve tools, empowering te...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$231K - $340K *

Own and enhance the core data platform architecture, enabling teams to access and process data effectively while ensuring rigorous compliance with security standards...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$195K - $264K *

Lead the charge in developing AI-driven compensation systems, guiding a talented team to create impactful solutions using extensive data and innovative technology. Shape the future of compensation ana...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$195K - $264K *

Transform compensation analytics by leading the design and execution of an AI-driven platform, collaborating with engineers and data scientists to develop innovative solutions that enhance workflow an...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by validating vehicle software and systems, ensuring quality and performance throughout the development lifecycle. Collaborate in an Agile environment to identify, test, and document...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$72K - $104K *

Unlock your potential as you design and implement secure, scalable APIs and microservices. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance cloud-native healthcare solutions that impact millions, all while g...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's redefining energy storage with innovative real-time control software. Lead the architecture and implementation of complex algorithms, ensuring optimal hardware communication and per...

Kanata, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Unlock potential by leading Python development and test automation initiatives. Drive scalability and efficiency through innovative solutions while collaborating closely with QA teams to ensure robust...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $185K *

Innovate quality assurance in a fast-paced environment by spearheading testing across backend services, APIs, and customer applications to elevate reliability and performance with advanced automation...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $135K *

Bring your expertise to our team, ensuring quality in software development processes for safety-critical, real-time systems. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance software solutions, promote best...

Brampton, ONIn-Person

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in driving reliability across solid-state transformer products, ensuring performance and durability through product lifecycles. Collaborate cross-functionally to mitigate risks, manage...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $145K *

Empower your career by leading a dynamic software engineering team to build impactful solutions using AI, microservices, and cutting-edge technologies. Collaborate across disciplines to innovate and e...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join us to drive quality and safety initiatives, enhancing processes and products. Collaborate with teams to ensure adherence to standards and promote continuous improvement, all while maintaining exc...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$171K - $245K *

Take ownership of hardware New Product Introduction for innovative wireless solutions. Collaborate across teams to optimize power systems from design through mass production, ensuring top performance...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in full lifecycle systems engineering, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement scalable IoT solutions while ensuring adherence to constraints and de...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$138K - $170K *

Champion the execution of mid- to late-stage solar projects, guiding cross-functional teams to optimize design and construction efficiencies while ensuring robust project lifecycle management. Drive i...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's committed to delivering exceptional project outcomes by managing equipment development and installations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely execution within b...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $306K *

Drive the design and development of high-performance data-plane systems to support massive scale operations, collaborating with cross-functional executives and guiding junior engineers in a fast-paced...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$103K - $128K *

Innovate data solutions by architecting scalable pipelines and APIs for risk analytics. Leverage advanced technologies for optimal performance and empower stakeholders to make informed decisions throu...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Deliver exceptional engineering leadership for a cloud-based SaaS platform, driving innovative solutions and AI integration to enhance software delivery, operational excellence, and team performance a...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$156K - $255K *

Pioneer in securing data through advanced cryptography and software solutions. Lead complex projects, influence technology roadmaps, and empower engineering teams to enhance data protection and applic...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive R&D validation programs ensuring ECU reliability & durability across platforms. Coordinate with engineers & labs, track execution, surface risks, and deliver clear visibility to stakeholders for...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.