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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$120K - $160K *

Contribute to the design, development, and optimization of scalable software solutions while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with cross-functional teams in an agile environment to enhance...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$152K - $190K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of healthcare through innovative software solutions. As a technical leader, you'll drive the design and development of next-gen clinical data platforms while ment...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $165K *

Drive innovative software development as a Principal Engineer, spearheading AI-driven practices and mentoring teams. Ensure high technical standards while collaborating closely with product leadership...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information 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...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 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...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$223K - $259K *

Champion innovative software solutions by leading cross-functional teams, shaping technical strategies, and driving large-scale initiatives that enhance business performance and customer satisfaction...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$230K - $368K *

Drive innovation by building cutting-edge AI tools that streamline sales operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create robust backend systems and ML models that improve decision-making...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$190K - $225K *

Join a dynamic team to engineer a robust AI platform that integrates diverse tools into a coherent system. Focus on backend infrastructure, cloud services, and production protocols, empowering AI-assi...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $150K *

Lead the design and development of innovative software applications, optimize APIs and UI, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product delivery and quality in an agile environment...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Transform your career as a Lead Software Engineer, driving innovation in automation and AI. Leverage your expertise to design, develop, and maintain high-performance applications while leading impactf...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $140K *

Drive excellence in software development by crafting efficient, secure, and scalable solutions while collaborating within agile teams and mentoring peers to enhance client success and deliver high-qua...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$230K - $368K *

Lead the charge in transforming our data platform, developing scalable systems, and guiding teams through technical strategies to enhance our analytics capabilities for over 170,000 customers in a col...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K - $215K *

Transform customer experiences by leading a high-impact engineering team focused on product-led growth. Drive innovation and engagement across a comprehensive travel marketplace while enhancing effici...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Drive innovation as you design and implement AI solutions for clinical trials, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to enhance data utilization and streamline processes through advanced m...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$175K - $220K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of nonprofit tech by driving innovation through AI. As an Engineering Lead, you'll guide a talented team, oversee technical execution, and foster a collaborative...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$140K - $155K *

Shape the future of engineering excellence by defining technical standards, leading complex software design, and mentoring the next generation of engineers while driving platform strategy and ensuring...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Take ownership of a core area in our retail service cloud by setting technical direction, writing code daily, and mentoring engineers, while driving improvements and modernizing legacy systems across...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$128K - $183K *

Join a dynamic engineering team focused on building innovative, scalable software solutions to enhance educational assessments, balancing reliability with experimentation in a collaborative, mission-d...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

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

$121K - $168K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on crafting scalable software solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to design impactful APIs and lead innovations that drive efficiency and elevate cus...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $192K *

Unlock potential by leading an innovative AI Platform team focused on design, delivery, and technical guidance for scalable backend services and shared AI solutions, while fostering collaboration and...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading EMT studies and model development in power systems. Collaborate with senior leadership while mentoring junior engineers. Drive project success and provide client management...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$123K - $170K *

Lead transformative software development initiatives by leveraging your expertise in Salesforce and cloud technologies, driving performance and best practices while mentoring diverse teams to achieve...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $190K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic team in AI-enhanced software development. Drive innovation, mentor talent, and shape architectural decisions to deliver cutting-edge solutions that maximize cu...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Transform software quality by leading test strategy, enhancing automation, and fostering innovation. Drive collaboration across teams to ensure comprehensive testing while mentoring QA engineers and o...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information 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.