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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$150K - $180K *

Empower engineering teams to innovate and deliver high-quality SaaS products. Lead technical direction, enhance system architecture, and foster collaboration across teams to drive user-centric solutio...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$99K - $114K *

Elevate software development by designing high-quality solutions, mentoring teammates, and collaborating with leadership to transform business needs into effective, well-engineered applications...

Brea, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$114K - $167K *

Optimize complex ERP systems by analyzing business processes, designing solutions, and leading integrations. Collaborate with teams to enhance performance, ensure compliance, and deliver effective tra...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $167K *

Advance your career by analyzing and optimizing complex business processes, designing ERP solutions, and leading data migrations while ensuring compliance and performance optimization in a dynamic env...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $167K *

Empower your career by analyzing complex business processes and designing innovative ERP solutions. Lead integrations, drive data migrations, and optimize performance for transformative project outcom...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Architect secure, resilient AI infrastructure by developing advanced decentralized systems. Collaborate across teams to ensure performance, reliability, and data privacy in diverse environments, while...

Austin, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive your career forward by managing cross-functional teams for GCP inspection readiness, ensuring high-quality deliverables, and implementing strategies for compliance throughout the clinical study...

North Carolina, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead the development of advanced simulation capabilities to validate technology and services, ensuring alignment with internal teams and managing customer requests while integrating external tools for...

Austin, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$185K - $260K *

Join us in shaping the future of our AI infrastructure! Leverage your expertise to build and scale our cloud systems, ensuring reliability and security as we meet the demands of enterprise clients and...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $119K *

Unlock potential by driving the implementation and support of healthcare IT solutions. Collaborate with clients to translate business needs into innovative technical strategies that enhance data analy...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Strategize customer success by leveraging performance software solutions to enhance operational efficiency, safety, and reliability across diverse industries, ensuring effective project execution and...

Colorado, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Champion complex bids by leading diverse teams through the entire lifecycle, ensuring compliance and quality while optimizing strategies with AI and digital tools to deliver impactful proposals that w...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $140K *

Champion quality assurance initiatives by leveraging Python and AI-assisted practices. Drive automation improvements, enhance testing efficiency, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to elevate...

Georgia, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$185K - $220K *

Join a team that's redefining engineering service delivery for legal and professional clients. Lead a dynamic organization focused on operational excellence, client satisfaction, and continuous improv...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$126K - $188K *

Shape the future of security operations by leading SOC Engineering to enhance telemetry, detection, and automation capabilities. Drive technical excellence, scalability, and strategic initiatives whil...

Missouri, USRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Elevate innovation in AI solutions for the Insurance sector. Oversee the full lifecycle from ideation to production, leading teams and shaping strategies in a dynamic market to enhance capabilities an...

New York, NYRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $190K *

Drive innovation and delivery in AI solutions for our Insurance portfolio. Oversee the full lifecycle from ideation to production, shaping strategy, leading teams, and building capabilities in a rapid...

CanadaRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$185K - $217K *

Manage ongoing maintenance and engineering in the Layout area for web browsers, ensuring code quality, debugging issues, and leading technical efforts for a smooth workflow across platforms while supp...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Champion robust Design-for-Test methodologies to enhance ASIC and SoC production quality. Collaborate across teams to ensure seamless integration and drive manufacturing test readiness for high-volume...

Irvine, CARemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$122K - $158K *

Empower product development by collaborating with designers and engineers to create intuitive banking solutions. Foster a culture of innovation and ownership within a dynamic, startup-like environment...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Empower engineering teams by leveraging AI to enhance legacy platforms and accelerate delivery cycles. Collaborate cross-functionally to implement AI tooling, streamline processes, and drive innovatio...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of AI Cybersecurity by providing technical leadership in evaluating, implementing, and operationalizing AI security solutions to protect against emerging threats while ensuring compli...

Washington, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$106K - $284K *

Join a team that’s redefining pharmacy and healthcare through innovative digital solutions. As a Staff Software Development Engineer, you'll lead in creating next-generation platforms, ensuring qualit...

RemoteRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$106K - $284K *

Champion the design and development of scalable applications, integrating AI and data systems. Lead technical strategy, mentor teams, and ensure operational excellence across the technology stack whil...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $160K *

Transform the Digital Engagement portfolio by leading technical initiatives, driving scalable architectures, and mentoring engineering teams to deliver innovative, data-driven solutions that enhance c...

Manitoba, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.