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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$214K - $309K *

Empower innovation by leading complex data center deployments, resolving critical challenges, and influencing architectural decisions. Leverage deep networking expertise and automation to enhance cust...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$135K - $165K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative AI products by designing, building, and maintaining full-stack applications and backend services, while ensuring platform reliability and security in a collabo...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$186K - $267K *

Join a team that's pivotal in validating Cisco's network solutions for Scale Data Center Infrastructure. Collaborate with global experts to enhance customer satisfaction and operational reliability th...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$151K - $222K *

Join us to build intuitive analytics experiences that empower users to create impactful searches and dashboards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product features and drive frontend...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$151K - $222K *

Lead the charge in building intuitive analytics experiences that empower users to create and utilize searches and dashboards effectively. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product fea...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$151K - $222K *

Shape the future of analytics by building intuitive search and dashboard experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product features and mentor engineers, driving innovation in a...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$120K - $145K *

Lead and mentor a team of engineers to design and maintain high-quality software. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive technical excellence and foster a culture of innovation while managing efficien...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $145K *

Lead and transform software engineering teams to deliver high-quality avionics systems. Drive collaboration across functions, mentor talent, and incorporate AI tools to enhance processes and outcomes...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Innovate with us as you develop and document software for advanced directed energy systems. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance control systems and contribute to cutting-edge projects in a fast...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $130K *

Transform your career by designing and delivering complex full-stack solutions using Java, Spring Boot, and Angular. Collaborate with teams to enhance engineering quality and lead technical initiative...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Contribute to the development of scalable software solutions by leveraging your .NET Core, Java, and cloud expertise. This role demands solid skills in OOP, REST APIs, and CI/CD pipelines to enhance s...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $219K *

Engage in designing and building scalable enterprise software solutions, focusing on cloud-native applications and microservices. Collaborate across teams to deliver secure, resilient platforms that e...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$118K - $219K *

Unlock your potential as a Lead Software Engineer, driving innovation in scalable enterprise solutions. Collaborate across teams to design secure, resilient APIs and cloud-native applications that enh...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$160K - $200K *

Elevate your career by leading cross-functional initiatives that shape the technical vision for large-scale product systems. Collaborate with engineering, legal, and policy teams to ensure compliance...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $210K *

Pioneer the intersection of engineering and compliance, driving technical vision and standards for privacy across large-scale systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance decision-makin...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$166K - $200K *

Drive the technical vision for large-scale product systems, ensuring privacy compliance while enhancing engineering excellence. Collaborate across teams to solve complex challenges and mentor engineer...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Shape the future of privacy engineering by driving technical vision and standards across large-scale systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex challenges while ensuring complia...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$119K - $140K *

Shape the future of technology in healthcare by leading development efforts, leveraging AI tools, and ensuring high-quality digital deliverables across multiple platforms. Collaborate with creative te...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$119K - $140K *

Lead innovation by architecting AI-driven digital solutions that optimize healthcare experiences. Collaborate across teams to ensure seamless delivery and maintain high quality throughout the developm...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$119K - $140K *

Optimize end-to-end technical execution in a dynamic, AI-driven role, leading the development of diverse digital deliverables while ensuring quality, compliance, and performance across healthcare proj...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$119K - $140K *

Shape the future of digital healthcare by leading end-to-end technical execution, optimizing AI-driven workflows, and mentoring a creative team in delivering cutting-edge web and app experiences for d...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$119K - $140K *

Accelerate progress at our innovative studio, leading technical execution across various digital projects while mastering full-stack development and AI-enhanced workflows to deliver high-quality, comp...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $215K *

Join a team that leads the design and operational evolution of administrative services for a global mission platform. Drive technical outcomes and enhance user experiences while managing complex syste...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the modernization of a data platform, ensuring reliability and security while managing engineering teams across legacy and new technologies. Drive AI-native practices and uphold quality standards...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Pioneer innovative solutions as a Senior Software Engineer, collaborating with a seasoned team to tackle complex challenges. Drive product development in a fully remote environment, focusing on user n...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

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.