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 *

Drive the future of embedded software solutions for advanced Remote Weapon Systems. Lead a dedicated team, ensuring high-quality delivery while fostering a culture of ownership and collaboration acros...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovation in high-performance computing by delivering secure software deployments, automating infrastructure, and resolving complex technical challenges. Collaborate with teams to enhance relia...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Transform the future of Customer Identity and Access Management by leading engineering teams to build secure, scalable platforms. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless client authenticatio...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $140K *

Shape the future of Customer Identity and Access Management by leading engineering teams to build secure, high-availability platforms. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless client authenti...

North York, ONIn-Person

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$280K - $302K *

Elevate your career by leading complex integrations and custom solutions in financial systems, focusing on architectural integrity and operational excellence while ensuring effective communication acr...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Drive innovation as a senior software engineer, leading the development of an AI-driven travel management platform. You'll create scalable systems, integrate APIs, and ensure high-quality standards wh...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Innovate as a Full Stack Engineer, shaping impactful products in a dynamic space. Collaborate across teams to drive reliable solutions, utilizing AI tools for efficiency while fostering a culture of l...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Empower your career by designing and enhancing mainframe applications for healthcare claims processing. Leverage your expertise in COBOL, JCL, DB2, and CICS to deliver reliable solutions and support c...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$145K - $180K *

Empower the quality assurance process by designing and implementing automated GUI tests using Selenium and Robot Framework, collaborating across teams to enhance UI development and ensure robust softw...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Unlock potential by architecting and delivering innovative AI-driven software solutions for mission-critical air traffic management systems, collaborating in an Agile environment to enhance operationa...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $145K *

Contribute to innovative data storage solutions by enhancing and maintaining complex systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust design and implementation of virtualization and r...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

The Flight Software Engineer will design, develop, and own the software that drives the autonomous operation of Apex's satellite buses. This role involves creating mission-critical systems that ensure...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$108K - $130K *

Join our dynamic team as you manage complex software engineering projects, leveraging your expertise in Python, Java, and automation tools to drive innovation and enhance system efficiency...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of underground technology by leading a team to develop innovative vehicle interface solutions while enhancing safety and efficiency through cutting-edge engineering practices and coll...

Barrie, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing healthcare through innovative software solutions, tackling complex engineering challenges, and making a real impact on patient care in a fast-paced, collaborative en...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $100K *

Champion innovative solutions in software development, collaborating with a dynamic team to design, develop, and deploy cutting-edge applications for automated systems. Drive project success through e...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Optimize backend systems to enhance scalability and performance. Lead complex projects from planning to deployment while collaborating with product teams. Drive high-quality engineering in a fast-pace...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join our dynamic team to drive backend engineering excellence, focusing on scalability and performance. Own complex projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Design scalable backend systems while collaborating with product teams to enhance functionality. Own large projects from planning to deployment, ensuring high quality and performance aligned with cust...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a growing team of engineers to enhance scalable backend systems, drive product features, and deliver quality solutions that streamline global supply chain operations while collaborating closely w...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading the development of robust enterprise applications, focused on Java and Spring Framework, while driving agile methodologies and fostering innovative solutions in a collabora...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$157K - $253K *

Develop cohesive workflows and scalable SaaS offerings by leveraging AI models. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll own product surfaces end-to-end, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and infl...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join our team to validate and enhance data migration processes through comprehensive testing, ensuring quality and performance in a dynamic Agile environment. Your expertise will drive successful syst...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Drive billing accuracy and reliability as you lead a growing engineering team. Collaborate with Finance and Product to shape the roadmap for usage-based billing systems, ensuring customer trust and se...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion the evolution of our billing systems by leading a dynamic engineering team. Drive strategy, ensure accuracy, and collaborate across departments to enhance customer trust as we scale our usage...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 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.