Software Technical Lead Jobs

Explore Software Technical Lead opportunities with Ladders, where experienced software professionals can find vetted roles paying $100,000 or more. Software Technical Leads combine deep engineering expertise with technical direction, helping teams design, build, and maintain reliable software products.

What Does a Software Technical Lead Do?

A Software Technical Lead guides technical decisions across a project or engineering team. Responsibilities may include reviewing architecture, setting coding standards, mentoring developers, coordinating implementation, and partnering with product, design, and operations teams. The role often remains hands-on, balancing software development with planning and technical leadership.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek a strong background in software development, system design, and one or more relevant programming languages or technology platforms. Communication, problem-solving, code review, and team collaboration are also important. Depending on the organization, roles may call for experience with cloud services, distributed systems, security, data platforms, or agile delivery.

Find Software Technical Lead Jobs

Use Ladders to explore vetted Software Technical Lead openings with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare opportunities by location, industry, seniority, and work arrangement to find a role that aligns with your technical strengths and leadership goals. Job requirements and compensation vary by employer and position.

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$154K - $227K *

Join a dynamic team as a technical leader, driving scalable software solutions and mentoring engineers. Collaborate across teams to enhance engineering practices and deliver innovative AI-driven appli...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Lead a dynamic engineering team to design and develop complex enterprise applications, ensuring high-quality delivery and technical excellence while mentoring developers and driving modernization effo...

Sterling, VARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Develop test automation to enhance quality assurance and streamline processes. Collaborate with teams to ensure seamless deployment and optimize infrastructure, ensuring high performance and reliabili...

CanadaRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$141K - $208K *

Join a team that's redefining compliance and communications by developing scalable, cloud-native systems. You'll design impactful features, optimize performance, and mentor others while navigating com...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$101K - $135K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of healthcare technology by designing and enhancing our build and delivery infrastructure. Collaborate with architects and developers to implement best practices...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading a technical team to enhance collaboration tools in a dynamic, cloud-based environment. Engage with federal clients, drive Agile practices, and ensure toolset efficiency...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $160K *

Empower large-scale customer projects by leading multi-workstream implementations. As a key facilitator, you will align stakeholders, manage risks, and ensure solutions meet success criteria within ag...

Florida, USRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform validation processes by ensuring compliance and data integrity for computerized systems in a regulated environment. Collaborate with teams to develop strategies and mentor junior members whi...

Wellesley, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic QA team to enhance Calypso's functionality by translating business requirements into comprehensive test cases for the Front Office. Your expertise will ensure robust test execution and...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $204K *

Empower innovation as you lead software architecture for a cloud-native connected vehicle platform, driving engineering excellence and cross-functional collaboration to deliver impactful solutions for...

Wisconsin, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead engineers in delivering high-quality technology. Drive performance, resource planning, and best practices across the SDLC while fostering a culture of collaboration and...

Livonia, MIRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Drive technical leadership in software development, ensuring high-quality design, testing, and modernization of enterprise applications while mentoring teams in Agile and DevSecOps environments...

Sterling, VARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$144K - $288K *

Transform healthcare by leading a high-performing analytics engineering team. Drive innovation in software development, machine learning, and data analytics to enhance patient experiences and outcomes...

New York, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's innovating robust applications by leveraging your expertise in React and Python/Django. You'll drive technical initiatives, enhance user experiences, and lead high-impact projects t...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$199K - $348K *

Transform complex agentic AI escalations into stable outcomes by diagnosing root causes, creating robust architectures, and enhancing team technical excellence while ensuring customer confidence and s...

San Diego, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$148K - $190K *

Unlock your potential as you build and maintain integrations that connect security tools to enhance customer workflows. Collaborate with a dynamic team to design, deliver, and support reliable solutio...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$187K - $220K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI in IT Operations. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll design and build innovative platform capabilities, driving impactful solutions and collaborating dir...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $173K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of software engineering by leading the design and implementation of innovative platforms, driving full-stack development, and mentoring teams to achieve technical...

Portland, MERemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead the development and execution of technical training programs, ensuring alignment with enterprise modernization and operational priorities. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance workforce profi...

Chicago, ILRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$148K - $215K *

Reimagine the future of financial engagement by leading innovative software development. Engage in full-stack responsibilities, collaborating across teams to enhance product experiences for educationa...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$135K - $160K *

Innovate by leading the development of scalable features for our Sports & Entertainment platform. Collaborate across teams to enhance customer experiences and drive Toast's success while mentoring fel...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $180K *

Shape the future of cloud technology by leading the design and operation of secure, scalable services. Drive architectural decisions, mentor engineers, and collaborate across teams to enhance our clou...

Seattle, WARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$121K - $149K *

Elevate your career by developing and implementing AI initiatives, collaborating with teams to build and enhance AI capabilities from concept to deployment, ensuring successful integration and operati...

Washington, DCRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$101K - $206K *

Join a team that's redefining AI product development by leading high-performing engineering teams. Drive innovation and collaboration across functions to deliver scalable AI solutions, while fostering...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $117K *

Champion software quality by analyzing healthcare data, developing test cases, and executing both manual and automated tests. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with clinical...

Connecticut, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Software Technical Lead do?question toggle

    A Software Technical Lead guides engineering execution and technical decisions, such as architecture, code quality, implementation planning, and developer mentorship. Many leads also contribute directly to software development.

  • What qualifications are typically required for Software Technical Lead jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often look for substantial software engineering experience, strong system design and coding skills, and the ability to communicate decisions and support a development team. Some roles require expertise in particular languages, platforms, or industries.

  • How is a Software Technical Lead different from an engineering manager?question toggle

    A Software Technical Lead typically focuses on technical direction and implementation while remaining close to engineering work. An engineering manager generally has broader responsibility for people management, performance, hiring, and team operations, though duties can overlap.

  • Do Software Technical Lead jobs pay $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Compensation depends on factors such as employer, location, experience, and scope. Ladders features vetted professional jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more, including qualifying Software Technical Lead opportunities.