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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$181K - $290K *

Take ownership of the end-to-end monthly release engine, ensuring platform readiness, coherence in go-to-market strategies, and building scalable operating mechanisms in collaboration with cross-funct...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$152K - $283K *

Lead the development of high-quality, compliant data engineering practices that enhance enterprise data governance and accelerate data-driven decision-making for improved patient outcomes across the o...

East Hanover, NJRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$87K - $157K *

Unlock potential by providing advanced technical expertise to design, implement, and support complex data solutions. Collaborate across teams to ensure data accuracy and resolve issues while leading i...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$73K - $102K *

Transform ERP solutions by customizing modules, integrating features, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and enhance system performance while maintaining doc...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive the technical design and delivery of innovative AI agent solutions, leading a team to ensure operational readiness and quality. Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements and guide eng...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $130K *

Elevate your career as an Intermediate DevOps Engineer, collaborating on infrastructure and reliability initiatives. Contribute to CI/CD practices and support AI-driven projects while ensuring securit...

CanadaRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Build robust data platform capabilities to enhance enterprise data usability across applications, analytics, and AI. Collaborate with teams to ensure reliability and performance in data processing and...

San Jose, CARemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Help us optimize system solutions by analyzing user needs, documenting requirements, and bridging the gap between IT and business. You will play a key role in driving system development and implementa...

Washington, DCRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$180K - $220K *

Optimize GDT's technical vision and architecture for carrier-grade infrastructure. Collaborate with telecommunications leaders to drive strategic initiatives, ensuring exceptional performance and meas...

Minnesota, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$102K - $163K *

Join a team that's committed to advancing technology solutions and driving architectural innovations. Your expertise will shape critical systems while fostering collaboration and inspiring junior arch...

Providence, RIRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $144K *

Join our team to manage z/OS systems, ensuring efficient installation and maintenance while delivering critical support to government clients. This role demands strong technical expertise and the abil...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Support our mission by enhancing our Atlassian ecosystem, optimizing user experience across Jira, JSM, and Confluence while ensuring robust integrations and maintaining system performance across the N...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Accelerate your career by driving data transformation and AI modernization. Own presales lifecycles, design cloud-native solutions, and collaborate with enterprise clients to redefine data strategies...

CanadaRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Elevate enterprise data strategies by driving modern cloud architecture solutions that bridge technology and business value. Leverage your expertise to shape modernization efforts, ensuring seamless t...

New York, NYRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$103K - $153K *

Deliver a robust frontend architecture for a mature web UI, enhancing performance and usability. Collaborate with UX designers and set coding standards while ensuring security and analytics integratio...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate data operations by leading collection strategies for terabyte-scale data. Oversee field operations, ensure data reliability, and collaborate with engineering teams to optimize performance and...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive enterprise-wide IT service management governance and process integration. Lead service-quality improvements and ITIL best-practice adoption across all service-management processes for enhanced s...

Chicago, ILRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$124K - $195K *

Transform systems integration by designing and maintaining APIs, automating workflows, and optimizing SaaS tools. Collaborate across teams to streamline processes and provide technical support for com...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$79K - $109K *

Unlock your potential by providing technical support and guidance for products aimed at combating online child exploitation. Collaborate across teams to enhance workflows and tooling, leveraging emerg...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$170K - $210K *

Empower Federal agencies by architecting and delivering AI-assisted software solutions. Responsible for client engagement, technology integration, and ensuring that production-ready solutions meet ope...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $185K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative infrastructure solutions for scalable deployments, collaborating with customers to refine requirements, and enhancing operational efficiency through automation a...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$89K - $125K *

Partner with us to integrate new firms into our IT environment, managing Microsoft 365 migrations and Active Directory consolidations while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $190K *

Drive member activation by leading a cross-functional team to optimize outreach, incentives, and messaging strategies. Own the activation roadmap and funnel metrics to enhance engagement and ensure sc...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$116K - $194K *

Pioneer innovative solutions as a hands-on Appian Solutions Developer, leading an Agile team in application development, enhancements, and support. Drive technical design, collaborate with stakeholder...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $215K *

Empower a high-performing team by leading software development for hardware integration. Drive technical strategy, mentor engineers, and foster a culture of innovation and collaboration to enhance pro...

Boston, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer 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.