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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$90K - $115K *

Lead and develop a technical team, ensuring performance, delivery, and employee growth. Collaborate with senior contributors to provide direction and support, while managing project needs and resolvin...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by leading a team of technical experts in mainframe operations. Drive issue resolution, resource planning, and workload coordination in a dynamic environment, ensuring seamless s...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Lead a team of technical professionals to support mainframe and enterprise technology operations. Oversee workload coordination, issue resolution, and resource planning in a dynamic environment requir...

Columbia, SCRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $145K *

Transform complex challenges into innovative, AI-powered solutions while leading a dynamic engineering team. Engage in hands-on development to enhance product quality and drive scalable cloud-native a...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $144K *

Innovate user onboarding and conversion strategies by leading a team, leveraging AI tools for quicker development, and optimizing user experiences, ensuring seamless adoption and retention for new cli...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate team performance by leading a Scrum team in developing and modernizing enterprise SaaS applications. Guide technical decisions, mentor engineers, and foster collaboration across departments to...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$108K - $130K *

Transform our engineering landscape by leading a skilled team to deliver high-quality, scalable software solutions. Drive collaboration and innovation, acting as a technical authority while nurturing...

3 weeks ago

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

$115K - $192K *

Pioneer innovative AI-driven software solutions while leading a dynamic engineering team. Drive project delivery, mentor talent, and establish best practices to enhance operational efficiency and deli...

2 days ago

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

$250K *

Champion engineering excellence by leading software development teams, establishing standards, and driving quality across enterprise applications for government initiatives. Mentor leads, resolve tech...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Contribute to dynamic software solutions by leading a team in developing custom engineering tools. Collaborate with clients and integrate Agile principles to deliver innovative results in a rewarding...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $250K *

Empower innovation as a Senior Software Engineer, collaborating cross-functionally to design scalable systems and enhance user experiences through robust, data-driven solutions. Drive impactful projec...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $250K *

Shape innovative software solutions by collaborating across teams to develop scalable, robust systems. Tackle complex challenges while taking ownership of significant features to enhance user experien...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $250K *

Unlock potential by leading cross-functional engineering teams to build robust systems that tackle complex challenges while ensuring user-centered solutions and scalable infrastructure. Drive innovati...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading a team focused on delivering high-quality backend solutions. As a hands-on expert, you'll ensure architectural integrity and drive the development of a secure, reliable...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$113K - $156K *

Lead the design and development of scalable software solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive technical excellence and mentor engineers, while contributing to the evolution of eng...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$109K - $197K *

Innovate with us as you design and build cutting-edge AI applications. Leverage your extensive software development expertise to create solutions that integrate seamlessly with enterprise systems and...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$117K - $223K *

Drive innovation by designing and building advanced conversational AI applications. Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate solutions, troubleshoot issues, and ensure production readiness usin...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Take ownership of comprehensive test and evaluation programs for cutting-edge command and control applications within a pivotal government project, ensuring seamless development and collaboration acro...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $190K *

Lead the charge in developing mission-critical software solutions, guiding a high-performing team in delivering full software development lifecycle expertise while enhancing national security space mi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative software projects, mentoring engineers, and architecting solutions across disciplines. Drive technical excellence in Java development while collaborating with te...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $170K *

Engage as a Technical Lead to design, modernize, and enhance federal software systems. Drive engineering excellence across the SDLC, mentor teams, and deliver secure, scalable applications in mission...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $175K *

Advance the future of software engineering by leading complex, scalable solutions. Drive initiatives from design to deployment, ensuring reliability and performance while collaborating across teams to...

United StatesRemote

Today

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

$175K - $230K *

Lead the charge in developing integrated IT solutions to enhance talent management, focusing on user experience and operational efficiency while leveraging cloud technologies and best practices in sof...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $101K *

Join a dynamic team to design and engineer cutting-edge software solutions for cryptographic products. Collaborate across functions, leverage AI for innovation, and lead software development, all with...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$214K - $309K *

Join a dynamic team to develop diagnostic test suites for Cisco switches, enhancing hardware performance and collaborating across multi-functional teams to solve complex challenges in a fast-paced env...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

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.