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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$187K - $250K *

Lead the charge in designing and building innovative USD and Houdini pipelines, driving efficiency in production workflows while mentoring engineers and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure techn...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$153K - $181K *

Pioneer improvements in automation and data handling while leading a team to design, develop, and deploy scalable solutions that enhance productivity and business processes across the organization, ut...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Transform the astrophysics proposal process by architecting and developing a multi-mission software system. Lead a small team to create a secure, scalable prototype while collaborating with NASA scien...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career with a pivotal role in test automation, leading teams while driving quality and efficiency. Utilize your expertise to enhance software development processes and collaborate within...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$195K - $270K *

Pioneer innovative software solutions for systems that drive reactor and fuel data analysis. Lead architecture and development while collaborating with engineers across multiple disciplines to enhance...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$272K - $431K *

Advance the development of a cutting-edge Kubernetes platform, leading architecture and innovation in scalable AI infrastructure. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance systems for managing and ope...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$272K - $431K *

Join a leading team to architect and develop next-gen Kubernetes platforms, enhancing cloud and on-prem environments with scalable, resilient solutions for AI and computational workloads across large...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead design and development of innovative construction equipment attachments. Mentor engineers and manage complex projects, ensuring quality and compliance while driving product enhancements and team...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$173K - $251K *

Elevate your career by building innovative, user-facing software that transforms legal tech. Collaborate with a talented team while tackling complex engineering challenges and enhancing your skills in...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$121K - $181K *

Join a team that's focused on innovating software solutions for event analysis in power systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement features that enhance product reliabili...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Champion cutting-edge software development for medical devices, driving the architecture of complex systems and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions for precisi...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$121K - $181K *

Engage with a dynamic team to design and develop innovative software tools that automate event analysis and enhance reliability in power systems. Leverage your expertise to lead discussions and mentor...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$121K - $181K *

Join us in developing cutting-edge software tools that automate event analysis for power systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and use your leadership skills to create intuitive solutions t...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading AI-driven software development lifecycle coaching and governance. Empower engineering teams with structured training while ensuring quality, compliance, and security throug...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $260K *

Unlock your potential as a Director of Software Engineering, shaping the tech strategy and leading a skilled team to drive scalable, secure solutions for our clients while ensuring robust information...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$79K - $114K *

Lead the design and implementation of advanced MRI research systems. Collaborate with diverse teams to develop a user-friendly imaging database, manage project workflows, and optimize software perform...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping cutting-edge solutions through expert engineering leadership. Drive innovative product development and mentor emerging talent, while ensuring seamless integration from conce...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $165K *

Transform high-impact retail solutions as a hands-on technical leader. Drive end-to-end solution delivery through hands-on coding, client engagement, and operational ownership while mentoring teams an...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a transformative team to architect innovative software solutions, driving enterprise-scale applications while mentoring others and enhancing product definition through AI-first methodologies and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Deliver high-quality software for embedded systems, from concept to production, while collaborating across teams to enhance customer experiences in complex applications. Engage in all phases, from des...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Bring your expertise to design and implement embedded software, enhancing aerospace technology through all development phases, from concept to production and support, collaborating closely with hardwa...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$133K - $161K *

Elevate our software capabilities by designing and implementing embedded solutions across all development phases for aerospace applications, ensuring seamless product integration and high reliability...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $200K *

Drive innovation in AI-powered enterprise workflows by shaping and delivering robust full-stack solutions. Own technical direction, collaborate with teams, and translate customer needs into scalable p...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $175K *

Advance mission integration through innovative systems engineering and architecture design, ensuring robust capability delivery for diverse operational needs in a dynamic defense environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$254K - $445K *

Lead the charge in defining technical direction for a cloud-native platform, tackling complex issues in distributed systems with a focus on scalability, security, and architectural integrity across mu...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.