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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$80K - $95K *

Take ownership of complex technical issues, driving resolution and enhancing customer experience through deep problem-solving and collaboration with cross-functional teams...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $205K *

Join a dynamic team to lead AI agent deployments in healthcare. Leverage your software engineering expertise and client-facing skills to drive technical delivery, influence product development, and en...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of dental practice management by leading software development and strategy while optimizing user experiences and ensuring compliance as we expand into new markets, collaborating with...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$171K - $288K *

Join a team that's dedicated to shaping cutting-edge engineering platforms for embedded software, driving innovation in software-defined vehicles. Lead cross-team initiatives, and ensure high-quality...

Milford, MIRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$153K - $213K *

Lead the charge in building a high-throughput decision engine for innovative card products. Collaborate across teams to design scalable systems, ensuring robust performance and mentoring junior engine...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in delivering high voltage engineering projects, overseeing complex substation and interconnection initiatives while ensuring successful execution and fostering collaboration among div...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Transform your career by leading a dynamic team in enterprise application integrations. Drive strategy, development, and governance while enhancing connectivity across various platforms. Foster techni...

Richmond Hill, ONRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$84K - $89K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional technical support for complex platform and integration issues. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve escalated cases, enhance custom...

Ontario, CARemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $200K *

Unlock potential by leading the development of AI-powered customer service agents, working within a high-impact team utilizing TypeScript in a serverless microservices ecosystem to innovate and enhanc...

CanadaRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$95K - $115K *

Unlock the potential of IT modernization by crafting compelling executive briefings. Collaborate with technical teams to translate cloud infrastructure insights into clear narratives for government le...

Ashburn, VARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$164K - $226K *

Lead the charge in designing and evolving a robust entity data platform, ensuring accurate and timely data delivery while enhancing system reliability and reducing manual validation through innovative...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$164K - $226K *

Lead the charge in revolutionizing Excel with AI-driven insights, enhancing workflows for financial professionals using cutting-edge technology. Impact major decisions and mentor engineers in best pra...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$95K - $115K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into actionable system requirements, focusing on cloud-based applications and Medicare systems. Drive Agile product development and ensur...

Columbia, SCRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$70K - $100K *

Take ownership of the Virtual Care Platform by developing and maintaining features in a Python/Django codebase, enhancing internal tools, and ensuring production reliability while collaborating with s...

CanadaRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$143K - $238K *

Shape the future of embedded flight software by designing robust solutions for real-time operating systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop, document, and maintain critical systems...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in managing a skilled data engineering team, ensuring quality workflows and establishing data standards. Drive innovative solutions for efficient data ingestion and delivery across ent...

Harrisburg, PARemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$225K - $265K *

Unlock potential by leading a transformative data engineering team focused on building robust, high-performance data platforms. Drive innovation, foster a culture of learning, and ensure impactful out...

Nashville, TNRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $185K *

Transform complex workflows by leading AI-driven change initiatives, guiding senior leaders through redesign and adoption processes, and ensuring measurable outcomes in legal, tax, and trade sectors...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$176K - $220K *

Drive impactful platform engineering initiatives, leveraging deep expertise to architect scalable solutions and guide clients through complex technical landscapes while fostering collaboration and inn...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$152K - $190K *

Develop high-performance networking solutions using Rust for a secure client connector. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance code quality and implement impactful features while addressin...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $150K *

Champion innovation by enhancing our cloud infrastructure and automating operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive AI-powered solutions and ensure software reliability in a dynamic...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $165K *

Lead reliability initiatives across complex systems, driving automation and observability. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational outcomes, manage incidents, and mentor engineers, ensuring comp...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of identity management by designing and implementing robust SSO and IAM solutions across diverse environments, ensuring security and compliance while leveraging au...

Raleigh, NCRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Unlock technical excellence by providing critical support for product implementations, ensuring seamless installations and troubleshooting for diverse technologies. Collaborate with teams to enhance c...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$115K - $194K *

Engage with the developer community as you advocate for our platform, creating compelling content, conducting demos, and gathering feedback to enhance product features, all while building relationship...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.