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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$184K - $196K *

Deliver innovative software solutions by developing and enhancing complex systems utilizing Java, Python, and AWS. Collaborate within an agile environment to meet project goals and ensure quality thro...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$108K - $130K *

Join a team that provides strategic oversight for complex financial planning and scheduling, guiding projects through innovative solutions while leading a talented team and advising senior management...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Staffing

$185K - $225K *

Launch innovative full-stack solutions, owning features from backend to UI. Collaborate with a remote team to enhance agent workflows and ensure secure, reliable experiences in a regulated financial e...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$175K - $210K *

Shape and drive security solutions for high-impact AI/ML systems, ensuring secure designs from conceptualization to deployment. Collaborate across teams to safeguard critical assets while enabling Met...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$201K - $238K *

Lead the charge in developing critical defense tech solutions by designing, building, and deploying robust back-end microservices and APIs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams in dynamic environme...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Develop and enhance diagnostic tools for next-gen AI silicon, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure system reliability and performance. Drive innovation in hardware diagnostics and stres...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of software solutions while leading teams to deliver high-quality, customer-focused programming. Utilize industry best practices in control systems and software engineering to enhance...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovative software solutions by developing robust applications using advanced technologies and mentoring team members. Drive projects from conception through deployment, ensuring high standa...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Drive strategic execution of cybersecurity projects, ensuring effective governance and stakeholder alignment. Lead teams in delivering innovative solutions, fostering transformation, and enhancing ope...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $400K *

Transform customer experiences by designing and building robust systems for configuring, training, and monitoring AI agents, ensuring usability for non-technical teams while maintaining powerful funct...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading project timelines and coordinating technical teams to ensure successful delivery of supply chain solutions while managing stakeholder expectations and quality benchmarks...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead high-impact initiatives by guiding a technical team to optimize the testing infrastructure, enhance developer experience, and drive operational excellence in a fast-paced environment focused on c...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to lead project timelines, enhance stakeholder collaboration, and ensure quality deliverables in supply chain solutions. Drive innovative solutions while managing risks and balanci...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of supply chain solutions, leading project timelines and fostering collaboration between technical teams and stakeholders to ensure successful delivery and adheren...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading supply chain projects, coordinating teams, and ensuring timely delivery. Drive innovation and quality while managing stakeholder expectations and project economics in a dyn...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Champion modernization initiatives by designing and overseeing transformation solutions, integrating cutting-edge GenAI technology, and ensuring alignment with business objectives to drive impactful m...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Empower project success by leading cross-functional teams, managing timelines, and ensuring quality deliverables. Collaborate with stakeholders to align objectives and drive innovative solutions in su...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Innovate solutions in software development, driving impactful changes across applications and frameworks. Lead initiatives to enhance functionality, ensure quality, and optimize performance in e-comme...

Indiana, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $120K *

Join a team that's transforming innovative software prototypes into robust, operational systems. Drive full-stack development, ensure data security, and support mission-critical applications in a dyna...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$142K - $184K *

Champion the development and operational deployment of vehicle firmware, leveraging IoT data to enhance fleet safety and efficiency through collaborative efforts with cross-functional teams...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$154K - $260K *

Innovate and drive technical strategy for AI-powered products at scale. Empower teams to build transformative software solutions, oversee complex projects, and deliver exceptional results that reshape...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $180K *

Champion the enhancement of mission-critical applications by leading a skilled engineering team in delivering reliable software solutions. Drive technical decisions, mentor engineers, and ensure high...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$225K - $300K *

Innovate by developing cutting-edge interfaces and tools that enhance document understanding and improve the developer experience while directly impacting user satisfaction and technology adoption...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$94K - $176K *

Drive innovation in document processing by leading high-impact projects, shaping architecture, and optimizing performance in a queue-driven pipeline. Collaborate across teams to enhance AI products an...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$250K - $500K+*

Join a team that's transforming AI hardware through kernel engineering leadership. Manage and grow a talented kernel engineering team while contributing to high-performance compute solutions and colla...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.