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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$112K - $135K *

Lead the modernization of legacy applications by guiding architecture and development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement AI-assisted engineering practices and ensure application rel...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Drive the evolution of a critical point-of-sale codebase, ensuring stability and quality while mentoring engineers and coordinating technical decisions across teams. Engage directly with stakeholders...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive your career with a hands-on leadership role in test development, guiding a team to enhance quality and automation for a complex IoT platform, while integrating AI innovations and collaborating a...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to developing and maintaining complex software applications in a federal environment, ensuring operational excellence and innovative solutions across various systems and n...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $175K *

Empower engineering teams to enhance assessment services through leadership, technical expertise, and responsible AI adoption. Drive team performance and customer outcomes across diverse product areas...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$180K - $230K *

Transform your career by leading the development of advanced software systems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver scalable, secure applications that meet complex customer needs and dr...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$60K - $135K *

Unlock potential by designing and implementing automation solutions across enterprise environments, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and drive Infrastructure...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$101K - $182K *

Lead the charge in designing and delivering enterprise-scale applications, leveraging your expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and React. Drive innovation and team collaboration while ensuring high-perfor...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive operational excellence as a Lead DevOps Engineer, optimizing multi-cloud environments through automation, CI/CD practices, and security measures to enhance system reliability and efficiency whil...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $202K *

Collaborate with scrum teams to lead software development, ensuring high-quality implementation and architectural modernization of core product areas while mentoring team members and managing Agile pr...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by designing and deploying cloud-based solutions using Python, Azure, and Databricks. Collaborate with agile teams to enhance productivity and deliver high-quality software through...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $170K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team leading AI-driven engineering solutions. Mentor engineers, enhance productivity, and drive innovation in a fast-paced environment while collaborating across global...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$175K - $210K *

Innovate and lead the technical vision for large-scale product systems, driving cross-functional initiatives and engineering excellence while mentoring teams to enhance growth and impact across multip...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $210K *

Lead the technical vision for large-scale product systems, driving cross-functional initiatives and mentoring engineers to enhance reliability and performance across platforms, ensuring impactful solu...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $210K *

Join us to define and drive the technical vision for large-scale product systems, solving complex engineering challenges while mentoring teams and enhancing delivery velocity across the organization...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $280K *

Reimagine AI-driven engineering by crafting robust solutions in image processing. Contribute across the stack while leveraging your expertise in computer vision or ML to build impactful products that...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $145K *

Champion innovative solutions as a Senior Technical Lead, guiding engineering teams in defense aviation projects. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure technical excellence, manage project scope, an...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Champion the development and integration of Teamcenter X solutions, leading a technical team to design and implement customized solutions while ensuring robust deployment practices and effective troub...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $120K *

Drive innovative Guidewire PolicyCenter solutions by leading design, development, and delivery efforts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality production support and optimize s...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$109K - $137K *

Drive innovation by optimizing DRAM and NAND test methodologies, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product performance and quality while ensuring reliable testing processes and data...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Transform software development by leading a team to enhance build, test, and release processes. Drive internal tooling and developer experience while collaborating across teams to streamline workflows...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K - $135K *

Transform the future of software engineering by leading DevSecOps initiatives, driving modernization, and mentoring teams to deliver secure, high-quality solutions in a dynamic government environment...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $154K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of application development, leading secure software design and delivery across diverse systems. Shape technical direction and enhance deployment efficiency through...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $167K *

Drive impactful SAP BRIM projects by leading cross-functional teams, managing client relationships, and ensuring project alignment with business goals. Foster innovation and quality while optimizing r...

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $167K *

Lead impactful SAP BRIM projects by defining objectives, managing resources, and fostering client relationships. Drive project governance and enhance delivery through innovative methodologies while en...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 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.