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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$105K - $160K *

Take ownership of B2B integrations as a key technical leader, collaborating across teams to deliver effective solutions that drive customer success and evolve with innovative IoT technology. Expect a...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Drive the reliability and scalability of cloud infrastructure across multiple deployment models, ensuring performance and incident response ownership while collaborating with a senior engineering team...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$92K - $170K *

Drive innovation by designing, implementing, and maintaining complex software solutions. Collaborate with teams to translate business needs into technical specifications, ensuring seamless integration...

Texas, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$139K - $208K *

Unlock potential by driving technical sales support and solutions for customers. Collaborate with sales teams to achieve targets while providing expert guidance on F5 products and services, ensuring c...

New York, NYRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $173K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic sales team as a Solutions Engineer, where you'll leverage technical expertise to drive sales, support customers, and deliver innovative F5 solutions that bridg...

Olympia Fields, ILRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$104K - $156K *

Unlock your potential as a Solutions Engineer, driving sales success by leveraging technical expertise to address customer challenges and deliver F5 solutions. Collaborate with sales teams to achieve...

RemoteRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$164K - $246K *

Elevate your career by architecting scalable ML infrastructure that powers model training and serving. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance workflows and drive innovation in machine lear...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in technical excellence by independently managing complex DDC implementations, mentoring junior engineers, and driving continuous improvement initiatives in mission-critical data cente...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $160K *

Lead the charge in driving operational excellence and transformation by translating business needs into actionable requirements, managing delivery workflows, and enhancing the Revenue Intelligence por...

Austin, TXRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$107K - $157K *

Join a team that's shaping the digital experience for customers by developing innovative applications. Collaborate closely with engineers to enhance customer journeys and forge lasting brand loyalty t...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Lead the charge in shaping a robust security function, managing a team while enhancing AWS infrastructure, compliance, and application security within a remote-first culture and fast-paced environment...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$172K - $240K *

Join a team that's redefining AI security! As a Principal AI Security Engineer, you'll lead assessments, design controls, and partner with teams to ensure safe AI adoption across the enterprise, drivi...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$220K - $250K *

Drive the product roadmap for Unify Release Orchestration, enhancing developer experience while coordinating releases across multiple services, engaging customers, and leading initiatives for AI-nativ...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K *

Unlock potential by leading the strategy and execution of hardware and support services for veterinary practices, driving P&L performance, vendor relationships, and cross-functional collaboration to e...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Innovate solutions as a Sr. Solutions Architect, leveraging expertise in warehouse automation and mobile robotics to design tailored systems, engage clients, and collaborate with cross-functional team...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$165K - $220K *

Unlock potential by leading airworthiness and certification efforts for complex aerospace programs. Collaborate with regulatory authorities, mentor engineers, and drive compliance activities across mi...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $200K *

Drive account growth by managing client relationships and fostering strategic partnerships. This dynamic role engages with clients, executing sales strategies to expand product adoption while ensuring...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Empower your career by bridging technical solutions and customer needs in the drive-thru technology space. Collaborate with Sales and Product teams to design and deliver innovative solutions that enha...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion seamless technical integrations by leading end-to-end delivery, troubleshooting, and documentation. Collaborate with customer IT teams to ensure compliance and optimize data flows in a dynami...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $193K *

Shape the future of operational systems by leading engineering teams to develop innovative, secure, and scalable solutions that enhance customer experiences and drive operational excellence across bus...

Illinois, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$129K - $217K *

Join a team that shapes innovative web and mobile applications while mentoring peers and advocating for best practices in a collaborative environment. Lead projects from design to delivery and impact...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Oversee go-to-market execution for diverse product suite, driving initiatives and sales enablement. Transition to 0-1 product ownership, guiding products from definition through launch, with a clear p...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Transform the future of optical communication systems by leading complex analog layout design. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure first-pass silicon success while mentoring junior engin...

Ottawa, ONRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$144K - $276K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of documentation and AI by building systems that enhance knowledge sharing and streamline content workflows for developers and partners, ensuring high-quality...

RemoteRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $170K *

Pioneer innovative solutions in P&C insurance by owning the product roadmap for policy administration and commercial underwriting, integrating AI capabilities to enhance decision-making and streamline...

United StatesRemote

1 week 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.