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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$215K - $250K *

Lead the charge in developing high-performance software solutions, integrating complex systems, and overseeing multiple software development teams to meet stringent operational standards in an innovat...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Transform national security capabilities as a Principal Software Engineer. Lead in developing complex software solutions, optimize performance across various languages, and mentor junior engineers whi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$215K - $250K *

Take ownership of complex software systems, enhancing analytics and performance metrics through innovative solutions and effective leadership in software development processes...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$215K - $250K *

Elevate your career by developing complex software systems and leading innovative projects. Play a key role in enhancing software solutions while collaborating with team members to analyze user requir...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$213K - $273K *

Lead the technical vision for scalable backend systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate product goals into executable strategies. Mentor engineers, drive architectural design, a...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$152K - $190K *

Empower innovation in healthcare by leading the design and development of a cutting-edge clinical data platform, influencing technical standards and mentoring engineers to drive modern capabilities an...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$175K - $200K *

Lead the technical direction of complex systems while ensuring stability and scalability. Own system architecture, make critical decisions, and elevate engineering standards across both backend and fr...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Make your mark at the forefront of technology by leading a dynamic team in developing cutting-edge embedded and enterprise software solutions, enhancing product performance and tackling challenges in...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $160K *

Lead software development initiatives by overseeing teams in the design, integration, and testing of innovative software solutions for embedded systems. Collaborate across functions to drive project s...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$98K - $147K *

Join a team that's developing secure software systems in a cross-domain environment. Collaborate to enhance complex solutions for military sales, prioritizing team empowerment and adherence to design...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$164K - $246K *

Unlock the future of engineering by leading the development of AI platforms that enhance productivity and quality. Collaborate across teams to drive automation and elevate standards within a global qu...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$164K - $246K *

Elevate your impact by architecting and leading AI tooling initiatives that will transform Global Quality Engineering. Join us in delivering innovative platforms that enhance automation and drive prod...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Drive innovation as you lead the development of embedded flight software, optimizing mission-critical systems in high-performance, real-time environments, while collaborating with a dynamic, multi-sit...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Design and implement high-performance embedded software across aerospace computing platforms. Drive technical execution, lead Linux development, and mentor junior engineers to foster innovation and ad...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$186K - $241K *

Lead the charge in shaping technical architecture across diverse applications, driving complex projects end-to-end and mentoring engineers, while utilizing cutting-edge technologies and delivering inn...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $270K *

Empower innovation by leading the design and development of scalable software solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape the technical vision and mentor engineers in best practices, e...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$119K - $161K *

Join a high-impact team as a Software Engineer Principal, driving innovation and security in government projects. Lead DevSecOps initiatives and manage secure CI/CD pipelines to enhance mission-critic...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$190K - $200K *

Deliver innovative cloud-native software solutions for mission-critical applications, collaborating within agile teams on diverse projects to enhance data analytics and visualization capabilities acro...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $180K *

Join a team that's driving technical innovation through scalable, secure software solutions. As a senior leader, you'll architect, develop, and mentor while leveraging modern technologies and best pra...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$230K - $250K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of ad technology by leading the architecture and technical strategy for scalable ad serving infrastructure, driving impactful innovations and cross-team initiative...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$250K - $275K *

Unlock potential by leading technology initiatives that enhance product engineering and drive strategic impact across teams. This hands-on role requires expertise in software architecture, AI tools, a...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $130K *

Elevate system architecture through technical leadership in CI/CD DevSecOps, guiding cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure solutions while ensuring compliance and performance across class...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Oversee system design and integration across multi-tier applications, ensuring scalable solutions in DevSecOps CI/CD pipelines. Collaborate with teams to deliver secure, reliable architectures while g...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing and delivering impactful software solutions by driving initiatives, collaborating with teams, and resolving technical challenges in a dynamic environment while guiding le...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $200K *

Explore the design and execution of transformative GTM systems. Partner with Sales and Engineering to create scalable solutions that integrate industry-leading platforms and elevate operational effici...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.