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 *

Lead the planning and execution of Public Safety projects, ensuring timely delivery and effective collaboration across teams. Drive process improvements and maintain client relationships to enhance pr...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform the future of AI systems by building robust data pipelines and APIs. Collaborate with Product to refine specifications and enhance user experience, ensuring high-quality delivery and continu...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive strategic insights by analyzing cross-functional data to enhance decision-making. Collaborate with teams to build a trusted business intelligence framework, delivering actionable recommendations...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$87K - $135K *

Join a team that's redefining user experience by developing cutting-edge IT Service Portal solutions. Collaborate in an Agile environment to enhance functionalities for 13,000 users, focusing on acces...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading digital transformation initiatives, leveraging open source and cloud technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance public sector solutions, ensuring clar...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Drive successful AMI deployment projects by coordinating smart meter installations, software integration, and vendor partnerships. Ensure utility modernization through effective project management and...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by leading ServiceNow initiatives, driving innovation while managing projects and collaborating on demos to enhance customer solutions. Engage with teams to ensure alignment with...

Arlington, VARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$76K - $115K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of customer education through innovative instructional design. Leverage your expertise to create engaging learning experiences that empower users and drive succes...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Explore innovative solutions as a Senior Mobile Engineer, leading the design and architecture of mission-critical apps that empower our delivery fleet and operations teams, ensuring reliability and ef...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by supporting and optimizing D365 Finance & Operations modules. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot issues, enhance processes, and ensure seamless system performance for retail ope...

CanadaRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading complex engineering initiatives across Microsoft 365 collaboration services, ensuring secure, reliable solutions while mentoring engineers and enhancing platform health thr...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$80K - $95K *

Drive exceptional customer support by resolving complex technical issues, managing firewall deployments, and mentoring junior technicians while ensuring adherence to service level agreements and enhan...

CanadaRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading complex enterprise restaurant implementations. Drive successful migrations to a digital ordering platform while serving as a trusted advisor. Shape the future of onboarding...

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Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$113K - $178K *

Drive your career with a senior role focused on software development for control room simulators, collaborating with engineers to enhance plant models and ensure high-quality deliverables in a dynamic...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Empower clients by managing AI and Agentforce implementation projects, ensuring strategic planning and execution. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions while fostering strong c...

CanadaRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative AI and Agentforce solutions, managing implementation projects with a focus on customer success. Collaborate with teams to ensure strategic planning and executi...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $140K *

Engage with stakeholders to gather and manage user needs, translating them into technical requirements. Lead Agile processes, facilitate workshops, and enhance business operations through strategic pl...

Mclean, VARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $154K *

Champion end-to-end program delivery for rack integration operations, ensuring seamless production scheduling, materials coordination, and quality assurance while collaborating with cross-functional t...

North Carolina, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role leading AI Native pods, managing cross-functional teams through education and client engagements, while championing AI SDLC practices and ensuring delivery excelle...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Advance the design and implementation of electrical distribution systems for autonomous vehicles, ensuring robust architectures and seamless integration across teams from concept to production...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$73K - $123K *

Transform the sales landscape as a trusted pre-sales consultant, leveraging your technical and business expertise to drive growth in Commercial accounts and deliver tailored solutions that resonate wi...

Illinois, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's redefining technical support for enterprise customers. You'll own escalations, advocate for clients, and build scalable processes while collaborating with engineering to enhance our...

San Francisco, CARemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Advance your career by serving as a technical architect for SAP HCM, leading development and support for complex payroll and HR solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure data...

Oak Ridge, TNRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $195K *

Take ownership of developing and delivering software for packet forwarding engines, collaborating with engineers to design, implement, and test solutions for complex networking systems in a fast-paced...

Vancouver, BCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$106K - $284K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic engineering team to build scalable, cloud-native solutions within the Salesforce ecosystem, driving innovation across key business areas like Marketing, Sales...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.