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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$130K - $155K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in ECU validation. As a Senior Technical Program Manager, you'll oversee R&D programs ensuring reliable performance across advanced automotive applications, colla...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Pioneer in developing advanced simulations and integration for IAMD systems. Collaborate with experts to enhance mission effectiveness through cutting-edge technology, ensuring robust and scalable sol...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Join us to develop and maintain robust build and integration systems for embedded software, ensuring reliability across components and streamlining workflows between development and QA teams...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in enhancing an advanced ML platform that empowers data scientists to deploy models seamlessly and accurately while collaborating cross-functionally to ensure platform reliability and...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $140K *

Transform workforce learning by designing scalable live training solutions for enterprise clients. Collaborate across teams to enhance employee development and achieve business objectives through inno...

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4 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Engage in the hands-on design and development of innovative electrical systems for military applications, focusing on motor controllers and power conversion technologies. Collaborate with cross-functi...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Build innovative AI-native government solutions, shaping user-focused features and driving technical excellence. Lead complex projects while mentoring engineers and engaging stakeholders to enhance a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Innovate at the intersection of technology and government services. Influence AI features that impact millions, lead small teams, and enhance user-centric software solutions while ensuring robust plat...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Advance core OS technology development to enhance VxWorks performance, reliability, and security. Collaborate with a skilled team to deliver high-quality designs, code, and tests in an agile environme...

Kanata, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Accelerate innovation by developing cutting-edge software solutions that enhance application performance and user experience. Collaborate across teams to lead feature implementations and drive efficie...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$116K - $156K *

Lead and mentor a high-performing software engineering team, enhancing external customer experiences by collaborating with product managers and technology teams to create innovative solutions in a dyn...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $306K *

Pioneer high-performance computing by leading the design and implementation of a key-value store for cloud infrastructure. Collaborate with senior leaders to create scalable data solutions that handle...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $306K *

Lead the charge in designing and developing scalable, high-availability distributed systems. Collaborate with a team of engineers to shape innovative storage solutions while driving technical excellen...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$119K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to lead software testing projects, ensuring quality and compliance across products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and own test deliverables while shaping robust testing s...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Drive software performance improvements and support initiatives in a dynamic agile team. Engage with product management and leverage AI-assisted tools to enhance development efficiency while resolving...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Oversee and mentor a dynamic engineering team, ensuring project alignment with product goals, driving excellence and fostering collaboration across disciplines in software, AI, and data science...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$142K - $235K *

Drive innovation by leading a team to develop advanced real-time simulations for complex systems. Oversee project planning, manage resources, and enhance integration with software tools while ensuring...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Drive project management efficiency and controls for engineering projects, ensuring timely execution and alignment with objectives while coordinating cross-functional efforts to enhance overall projec...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $105K *

Transform project execution by supporting engineering activities, managing resources, and ensuring timely delivery of high voltage projects while collaborating with cross-functional teams for optimal...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$174K - $305K *

Transform the infrastructure landscape by architecting and scaling a Kubernetes-based platform that enables rapid deployment of innovative robotics solutions while mentoring engineers across teams to...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$116K - $156K *

Help us lead and empower a high-performing software engineering team, enhancing customer experiences while fostering innovation and collaboration across technology and product divisions...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$116K - $156K *

Lead dynamic software engineering teams, driving innovation and enhancing customer experiences while collaborating with product managers to shape cutting-edge solutions in a fast-paced environment...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of software development by designing and maintaining robust data processing systems. Take ownership of impactful features and ensure high-quality deliverables through technical leader...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$122K - $158K *

Lead the transformation of service delivery in large-scale data center environments. Utilize your expertise to enhance customer satisfaction while driving operational efficiencies and strategic initia...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Innovate and lead digital systems integration for life sciences, focusing on MES and operational efficiency. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize client-facing solutions and drive project succes...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.