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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$110K - $130K *

Drive the development of innovative cloud-first software, integrating AI at its core. Collaborate with a talented team to design, build, and enhance significant product features, ensuring code quality...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$148K - $232K *

Advance your career by developing cutting-edge mapping algorithms for L4 self-driving vehicles. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance real-time systems and drive innovation in machine lea...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$150K - $180K *

As a Senior Software Engineer at Chestnut, you will lead the design and development of core systems, working across the stack to deliver impactful features. You will contribute to system architecture...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

As a Senior Software Engineer at Chestnut, you will lead the design and development of core systems, working across the stack to deliver impactful features. You will contribute to system architecture...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of AI inference by optimizing pipelines, enhancing GPU parallelism, and collaborating with teams to advance real-time deployment of video and language models for i...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$160K - $200K *

Lead the charge in AI transformation for Fortune 100 accounts, driving strategic change and measurable P&L impact. Collaborate with C-suite executives to redefine business operations and scale AI adop...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading complex test and evaluation activities, analyzing system requirements, and developing strategies to ensure mission-critical effectiveness and risk management in collaborati...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in innovative software development by harnessing advanced iOS and Angular technologies to create impactful applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experie...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$117K - $176K *

Transform product development by providing technical leadership in low voltage equipment, guiding multidisciplinary teams to ensure reliable, efficient designs that meet safety and regulatory standard...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$117K - $176K *

Lead the charge in technical leadership for new product development of low voltage equipment, guiding multidisciplinary teams to ensure reliable, efficient designs that meet safety and regulatory stan...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Empower the development of cutting-edge user experiences and internal tools for a transformative AI platform, while leading a talented software engineering team in a collaborative, fast-paced environm...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $168K *

Unlock potential by designing and building scalable applications in C# and .NET. Collaborate on architecture, solve complex problems, and engage with client teams to enhance platform performance and u...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Transform the development landscape by leading a team of developers to enhance and maintain application systems, ensuring quality standards and efficient processes while driving innovation and problem...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$175K - $350K *

Advance your skills by tackling complex engineering challenges and driving impactful product development. Join a dynamic, hands-on environment where you have the freedom and responsibility to shape so...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$170K - $220K *

Champion the evolution of a cutting-edge real-time fraud detection platform, enhancing machine learning infrastructure. Lead technical design, mentor engineers, and ensure operational excellence to dr...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $170K *

Drive innovation by leading the technical direction for our cutting-edge machine learning platform. Collaborate to enhance real-time fraud detection and optimize distributed systems while mentoring a...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in designing and deploying AI systems that enhance productivity and customer experience across multiple departments, driving innovation and efficiency through advanced AI capabilities...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $288K *

Drive software development excellence by leading multiple teams to deliver scalable solutions. Collaborate with partners to enhance technical strategies and ensure timely project execution, impacting...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$160K - $288K *

Lead multiple software development teams to innovate and deliver scalable solutions, ensuring timely project execution and budget adherence while enhancing collaboration and technical strategy across...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$160K - $288K *

Lead multiple software development teams to deliver innovative solutions, enhancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Collaborate with partners to integrate technical roadmaps and over...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $145K *

Champion innovation by leading the development of a modern auction platform, collaborating across teams to deliver scalable, maintainable software solutions that enhance digital marketplace operations...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Innovate by leading the development of a versatile software tool chain for vehicle architectures, ensuring compliance with specifications while collaborating with cross-functional teams and mentoring...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$92K - $123K *

Transform your career with a dynamic team focused on full-stack development. Engage in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle, delivering high-quality solutions while collaborating with sta...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead transformative AI initiatives for Fortune 100 clients, driving strategic change and measurable P&L impact. Collaborate with C-suite executives to redefine business operations and scale AI adoptio...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Champion AI transformation by partnering with Fortune 100 accounts to drive strategic change. Lead C-suite relationships, manage complex programs, and deliver measurable P&L impact through innovative...

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.