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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$121K - $191K *

Join the team to design and develop scalable software solutions for healthcare supply chain transactions. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to enhance the rules engine and deliver high-qualit...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$225K - $275K *

Lead the charge in redefining Total Rewards strategy, enhancing compensation, equity, and benefits to attract and retain top talent while anticipating workforce shifts driven by AI and market trends...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$144K - $288K *

Lead the development and optimization of innovative, AI-driven digital solutions across cloud platforms, guiding teams in delivering scalable, secure applications that enhance healthcare experiences t...

Buffalo Grove, ILRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$73K - $102K *

Lead ERP customization and implementation efforts, collaborating with stakeholders to align business needs with technical solutions. Drive project governance, manage client relationships, and ensure c...

RemoteRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform business processes by collaborating with stakeholders to customize ERP solutions, enhance system performance, and ensure compliance. Drive integration efforts and deliver user training while...

RemoteRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$405K - $485K *

Join us to design and build innovative memory and search experiences that enhance user interaction across platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create impactful products that prioritiz...

Seattle, WARemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading complex projects and implementations in cloud-based procurement solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative designs and ensure stakeholder sati...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$143K - $286K *

Champion innovative platform engineering initiatives, delivering scalable, cloud-native solutions while driving the full software development lifecycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enha...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

3 weeks ago

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

$85K - $120K *

Unlock innovation as a hands-on Software Engineer, driving Proofs-of-Concept and full software development cycles. Collaborate with senior engineers to explore emerging technologies while ensuring pro...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$85K - $120K *

Optimize the software development process by contributing to product-focused projects, addressing coding, debugging, automated testing, and performance enhancement to ensure scalable and efficient sof...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$145K - $225K *

Lead the charge in software development, driving innovation and collaboration across teams. Oversee strategic planning and team development to enhance product quality and efficiency, while fostering a...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Lead the development of innovative compliance solutions for multi-state workforces, ensuring efficient policy management and training. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experienc...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Pioneer the success of large-scale construction projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality standards. Lead diverse teams, manage client relationships, and drive strategic planning while overseeing...

Texas, USRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $125K *

Engage in high-volume data processing projects using cutting-edge technologies to empower data scientists and analysts in deriving insights from vast data sets. Collaborate effectively to enhance data...

Denver, CORemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$141K - $160K *

Advance your career by leading Agile transformations in a large financial services enterprise. Coach and mentor teams at all levels, fostering an Agile mindset and ensuring effective application of Ag...

Virginia, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in solving critical engineering challenges, driving technical direction, and fostering team growth. Collaborate across departments to enhance systems, ensuring reliability and innovati...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $114K *

Unlock potential by applying technical expertise to solve complex problems, collaborating across teams, and developing event-driven applications. Engage in project work that enhances system efficiency...

Ohio, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $145K *

Lead the charge in providing technical oversight and mentorship for a Systems Administration team, ensuring the security, performance, and availability of critical enterprise IT infrastructure while r...

Washington DC, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$126K - $215K *

Transform AI experiences by architecting LLM-based agents that integrate with real-world tools, orchestrate tasks, and scale in production. Collaborate across teams to drive innovation and ensure high...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $153K *

Lead the enhancement and administration of enterprise endpoint security technologies, collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize security processes and improve detection capabilities in a g...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $185K *

Empower clients by leveraging deep ONESOURCE Direct Tax expertise to design innovative solutions using AI and automation tools. Engage directly with customers, manage projects, and drive efficiency wh...

RemoteRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$105K - $128K *

Empower your career by supporting a vital contact center platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize integrations and enhance customer experiences across voice, SMS, and email channe...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$138K - $218K *

Unlock the potential of data by designing scalable architectures and solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system efficiency and drive strategic decisions while mentoring junio...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $270K *

Unlock your potential by managing ML systems at scale, ensuring uptime and observability. Collaborate on deploying and scaling models, while enhancing platform reliability through advanced engineering...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$175K - $200K *

Optimize our data infrastructure platform by enhancing automation, observability, and stability. Drive architectural changes to support long-term service requirements while ensuring high throughput an...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.