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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$120K - $145K *

Engage in the design and implementation of advanced software solutions, leveraging cloud computing and AI. Collaborate in a mission-driven environment to ensure the reliability and performance of biom...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team of engineers to innovate and enhance complex software systems, leveraging diverse technologies and methodologies to solve challenging problems and drive tech...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative software solutions, enhancing complex systems, and tackling diverse engineering challenges. Collaborate with teams to push technology boundaries while ensuring...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $120K *

Elevate your career by transitioning into AI engineering with our intensive training program. Join a fast-growing field, work with top clients, and earn competitive salaries while developing your skil...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career by developing AI-driven test automation solutions for airline APIs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance testing workflows and ensure high-quality software delivery i...

Miami, FLRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Develop and maintain AI-driven test automation for airline APIs, enhancing QA workflows. Collaborate with teams to create scalable solutions using TypeScript, Node.js, and AWS, ensuring high-quality...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$141K - $236K *

Transform complex software systems through innovative development and maintenance. Collaborate with teams to enhance analytics, algorithms, and real-time systems while ensuring adherence to design req...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's building a robust operational data backbone. This role requires deep expertise in streaming data, security, and relational modeling to ensure timely and secure delivery of critical...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Champion a high-performing engineering team to drive innovative mobile payment solutions. Oversee technical direction, foster leadership, and ensure operational excellence while collaborating across f...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$161K - $241K *

Lead a dynamic team in the full software development life cycle, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality software products while managing risks and fostering collaboration across engineering discipli...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$161K - $241K *

Lead a dynamic team in the full software development life cycle, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality software products while fostering collaboration and innovation in an Agile environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$124K - $180K *

Transform the marketing landscape by empowering tech clients with AI-driven strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions, ensuring successful adoption and measur...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$69K - $158K *

Join us to lead configuration management efforts, ensuring seamless integration and sustainment of complex systems. Leverage your expertise in engineering and logistics to enhance processes and tools...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$154K - $260K *

Join a forward-thinking team to enhance user experiences through innovative AI solutions and full-stack development, impacting industries worldwide by improving workflows within the Samsara dashboard...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $140K *

Optimize web application development by leading design and implementation using .NET Core, ASP.NET, and Angular. Collaborate with teams, mentor junior developers, and ensure code quality while leverag...

CanadaRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading project timelines and coordinating technical teams to ensure successful delivery of Oracle ERP Cloud solutions while managing stakeholder expectations and quality benchmark...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in software innovation while mentoring a high-performing engineering team. Drive technical solutions and ensure project success through hands-on involvement, fostering a culture of con...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$117K - $188K *

Elevate customer satisfaction by managing product support and service escalations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely resolution of requests while providing training and support...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$138K - $165K *

Transform the restaurant and hospitality industry by leading complex software engineering projects, driving AI integration, and shaping technical standards across teams to deliver impactful solutions...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$123K - $176K *

Advance your career by leading trading operations, ensuring compliance, and enhancing team capabilities. Collaborate across regions to optimize performance and drive continuous improvement in a dynami...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$112K - $135K *

Unlock potential by leading the migration of complex data systems, ensuring data integrity and accuracy. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to modernize technology stacks and optimize data proces...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform team dynamics by leading a diverse group of ICT/Security professionals, ensuring technical excellence and fostering collaboration across various market sectors while driving project success...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$130K - $175K *

Join a team that's committed to enhancing backend solutions while mentoring engineers and driving internal product development. Blend technical leadership with people management to optimize project ex...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Transform the future of trading systems by developing low-latency data processing pipelines. Join a dynamic team to tackle real-time challenges and enhance automated trading strategies, making a direc...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$108K - $130K *

Drive innovative software solutions by leveraging advanced programming skills, containerization technologies, and TDD practices. Collaborate in a dynamic environment that fosters creativity and techni...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 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.