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 *

Transform the future of conversational AI by leading a dynamic engineering team. Drive product execution, mentor talent, and collaborate across functions to deliver scalable voice solutions that enhan...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Unlock your potential as a technical leader, guiding a team to develop innovative voice AI solutions. Collaborate across functions to enhance customer experiences and drive product excellence in a fas...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$158K - $193K *

Lead and mentor a dynamic team of engineers in developing top-tier firmware for tape libraries, ensuring quality and efficiency while driving innovation and collaboration across departments...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive multiple IT projects from initiation to completion, coordinating cross-functional teams and managing resources, schedules, and stakeholder expectations to achieve business objectives and ensure...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $145K *

Empower innovation by leading software integration efforts across Station elements, ensuring cohesive delivery and alignment with program objectives. Collaborate with diverse teams to tackle challenge...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $200K *

Engage with a dynamic team to develop innovative software solutions, driving the full development lifecycle from design to deployment while collaborating across teams to enhance educational technology...

3 days ago

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

$145K - $175K *

Join a dynamic team to lead software development for OpenBMC platform management. Collaborate across functions to enhance high-performance networking solutions. Drive robust firmware capabilities for...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the design and development of full-stack software solutions, guiding a team to deliver high-quality production systems while leveraging AI tools and fostering collaboration across departments to...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $155K *

Optimize engineering impact by leading complex healthcare initiatives, guiding cross-functional teams to transform challenges into innovative solutions, while enhancing technical practices for efficie...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $130K *

Optimize mission-critical applications in a regulated environment, providing Tier 3 support and enhancing legacy systems. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure secure integrations and maintain high...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Advance your career by designing and developing enterprise Android applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions that meet business needs while enhancing appl...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$113K - $205K *

Empower innovation by leading the design and development of scalable microservices. Collaborate across teams to enhance customer experiences and drive agile solutions for diverse product lines in a dy...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$199K - $235K *

Join us to bridge gaps between developers, sysadmins, and stakeholders by designing and automating custom solutions that enhance productivity and efficiency across enterprise systems...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$199K - $235K *

Unlock your potential in a pivotal role connecting developers, sysadmins, and mission customers. Design, build, and maintain plugins, automate workflows, and enhance efficiency across complex environm...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $150K *

Innovate your future by leading software design initiatives that blend human insights with technical architecture. Collaborate with teams to build impactful digital products and prototypes, shaping th...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $135K *

Innovate and shape the future of system services by developing Python tools for Linux devices. Collaborate across teams to deliver robust APIs and enhance CI/CD pipelines while ensuring clear document...

Waterloo, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to the integration architecture by defining standards and strategies for hybrid solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure scalable, secure, and compliant integration flow...

CanadaRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Oversee the development of integrated supply chain and manufacturing workflows, building systems that enhance visibility, streamline operations, and facilitate collaboration across departments, while...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Lead a team to solve complex technical challenges, driving innovation and strategic solutions in software development while mentoring others and influencing cross-functional collaboration...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join us to design and develop innovative software solutions using Java, Angular, and GCP. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create scalable applications while enhancing performance and securi...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $165K *

Lead innovative projects at the molecular scale, focusing on self-assembly and programmable materials for diverse sensing and actuation applications, while collaborating cross-functionally to ensure s...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive excellence in financial consolidation and planning by leading a team, enhancing systems, and collaborating across departments to ensure accuracy and reliability in reporting and analysis...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$105K - $160K *

Collaborate with technical teams and business units to deliver innovative technology solutions. Drive project management and operational improvements, ensuring alignment with business needs and effect...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Today

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

$95K - $115K *

Elevate mission operations by ensuring system performance and reliability. Support software integration, automation, and monitoring in Linux environments while troubleshooting and resolving issues to...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing mission operations through automation and monitoring. Contribute your expertise in Linux environments to ensure system resiliency and support critical workloa...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information 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.