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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$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of full system delivery and maintenance on enterprise-wide tech platforms. Lead projects, gather requirements, and improve processes with your technical expertise while collaborating wi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic team focused on proactive vulnerability research and software engineering. Drive innovation through AI automation and shape the future of offensive security wh...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$198K - $267K *

Transform software engineering within defense systems by integrating and developing real-time applications. Lead agile teams and collaborate across functions to enhance mission-critical capabilities i...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $200K *

Lead the charge in shaping and executing tech strategies for diverse products, driving cross-functional collaboration, and enhancing ad solutions at scale while navigating complexity and ambiguity in...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Transform how scheduling works by leading a team to innovate and enhance an AI-augmented appointment platform, ensuring seamless experiences across various channels while driving technical excellence...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock your potential by developing secure, scalable applications that enhance critical national security missions. Collaborate with experts across the full software development lifecycle to deliver i...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's shaping the next generation of our flagship products. Play a key role in architecting end-to-end systems while mentoring fellow engineers and driving platform excellence to enhance...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $175K *

Lead the charge in building scalable AI solutions for analytics, overseeing a team of 35. Your hands-on approach will enhance infrastructure, foster collaboration, and drive the creation of production...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $185K *

Champion the future of visual effects by leading a team of engineers, enhancing artist workflows in Nuke through hands-on support and innovative tool development to resolve technical challenges effici...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$90K - $110K *

Shape the future of quality assurance by leading program-wide initiatives, establishing standards, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvement across a complex portfolio of projects while...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Transform quality management processes to ensure compliance and excellence in multi-year projects. Collaborate with leadership to monitor standards, drive improvements, and promote a culture of accoun...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$94K - $176K *

Explore the intersection of law and technology by developing cutting-edge AI solutions for legal professionals. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform customer requirements into scalable...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$94K - $176K *

Shape the future of legal technology by leveraging AI to create robust solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior engineers, and develop scalable, production-ready software that...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$133K - $161K *

Optimize the development of embedded applications on Linux and Yocto. Collaborate across teams to design, test, and support high-performance software for advanced technology systems, ensuring reliable...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $155K *

Take ownership of full stack development to deliver innovative digital solutions, enhance customer engagement, and collaborate in a dynamic Agile environment while mentoring peers and upholding engine...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$107K - $216K *

Empower innovation in trading systems by leading the development of high-performance infrastructure. Collaborate across teams to shape next-generation tools and enhance algorithmic trading capabilitie...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$168K - $210K *

Lead the transformation of our build and deploy systems while enhancing developer efficiency, safety, and software delivery reliability. Collaborate across teams to drive technical innovation and opti...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$137K - $315K *

Accelerate innovation by leading a diverse team to design and deliver complex cloud solutions. Drive strategic partnerships and manage multi-project deliverables while enhancing team performance throu...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$157K - $229K *

Shape the future of cloud engineering by leading technical strategy in AI, DevOps, and platform development. Drive architecture, enforce engineering standards, and enhance developer productivity throu...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$124K - $181K *

Unlock your potential by joining a dynamic AI infrastructure team, enhancing and maintaining cutting-edge large language models (LLMs). Collaborate across teams to ensure high-quality performance of A...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career by leading a Quality Assurance team that ensures exceptional software quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance testing processes and drive system readiness for c...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$131K - $170K *

Take ownership of cloud development initiatives, leading design, mentoring colleagues, and ensuring high-quality code and application performance within a collaborative engineering team...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $240K *

Transform patient care by developing the Circadia Intelligence Platform, enabling timely actions from care staff. Lead full-stack projects, integrating systems while ensuring performance and user expe...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$198K - $272K *

Shape the future of backend and AI integration, guiding technical strategy and architecture for scalable data platforms while enhancing engineering practices and driving customer engagement through in...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform customer requirements into innovative electrical designs. Collaborate with sales and engineering teams to deliver accurate quotes, BOMs, and technical support, while ensuring compliance with...

2 weeks 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.