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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$125K - $150K *

Drive enterprise revenue and adoption for a cutting-edge creative platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product features, streamline workflows, and ensure a seamless experience...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join us in shaping the future of enterprise compliance! As a key engineer, you'll design and deliver a robust org model that empowers complex security structures, ensuring seamless integration for our...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Innovate by owning the architectural foundation for enterprise compliance. Lead complex initiatives, design scalable solutions, and drive alignment across teams to enhance security programs for divers...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $174K *

Lead and optimize field survey operations across California, ensuring technical excellence, safety, and efficiency. Mentor field leaders, establish best practices, and enhance team capabilities to del...

Santa Ana, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $150K *

Empower enterprise modernization by designing innovative solutions using Microsoft Power Platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop secure, scalable applications in government and de...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive successful deployment and maintenance of global TMS platforms, providing expert analysis, innovative solutions, and collaborative support to enhance business operations and streamline logistics...

Novi, MIRemote

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$120K - $145K *

Contribute to innovative digital solutions as a Staff Engineer, collaborating with a cross-functional team to enhance custom applications that serve hundreds of thousands. Your technical expertise wil...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Help us drive strategic initiatives by coordinating cross-functional teams, managing risks, and delivering executive-ready reports to ensure successful program execution and stakeholder alignment...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of rail vehicles by designing innovative structures and components. Leverage your expertise in 3D CAD and materials to create efficient, compliant designs that en...

Montreal, QCRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$126K - $224K *

Innovate software solutions for oncology applications, enhancing data access and operational efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, build, and maintain applications that stream...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$175K - $270K *

Oversee the strategy and development of data products, driving market execution and collaboration across teams to enhance audience targeting and measurement capabilities for agencies and brands...

Columbia, MDRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$200K - $232K *

Shape the future of learning through ownership of our innovative learner platform. Drive engagement and retention using AI to enhance the educational journey of diverse learners while collaborating cl...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$177K - $290K *

Transform enterprise architecture by defining and implementing core frameworks, driving AI integration, and building consensus across teams. Lead the development of standards and strategies to support...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engage in advanced security operations as a Senior Security Analyst, leading incident response, enhancing detection capabilities, and driving process improvements to protect critical assets in a dynam...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$132K - $264K *

Drive payment platform innovation by leading engineering teams to enhance architecture, operational efficiency, and compliance in complex systems while mentoring talent and ensuring alignment with bus...

Bellevue, WARemote

3 weeks ago

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

$143K - $286K *

Lead the charge in developing high-quality software and AI systems, ensuring strategic alignment and operational excellence across teams while championing DevOps practices and cloud optimization effor...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

4 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Drive operational excellence by designing and maintaining secure, scalable infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance deployment processes and system observability, ensuring re...

Hoboken, NJRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$144K - $209K *

Drive product innovation by collaborating with design and engineering teams, mentoring peers, and enhancing front-end strategies to create inclusive experiences that engage and delight users...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$59K - $106K *

Lead the charge in optimizing CAD workflows and standards, supporting engineering teams to enhance project delivery efficiency through effective management of CAD systems, templates, and technical doc...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$156K - $205K *

Empower growth by leveraging your data expertise to enhance GTM strategies. Collaborate globally, ensuring reliable data pipelines and insightful dashboards that drive key performance metrics across t...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $180K *

Unlock your potential as a Technical Recruiter, driving Engineering hiring and building strong talent pipelines. Collaborate with leaders to define roles, enhance candidate experience, and adapt strat...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$143K - $286K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative platform capabilities and AI-driven applications. Drive software development lifecycle, mentor teams, and ensure engineering excellence while aligning with bus...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$120K - $160K *

Optimize customer service management and AI capabilities by leading ServiceNow implementations, enhancing workflows, and ensuring compliance with governance standards to elevate customer experience an...

South Carolina, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $100K *

Elevate healthcare interoperability by designing and supporting MEDITECH interfaces. Collaborate with teams to enhance data exchange, improve patient care, and ensure seamless integration across syste...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI in financial services. You'll build and operate a shared AI platform, mentor engineers, and ensure compliance while delivering innovative AI solutions acros...

Oak Brook, ILRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.