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 *

Contribute to the testing of software components for a Link 16 application, collaborating with architects to integrate automated test procedures, document processes, and track anomalies in a dynamic e...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$161K - $241K *

Lead a dynamic team in developing advanced embedded software for defense systems. Oversee technical activities, manage staff performance, and ensure alignment with engineering practices while supporti...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$165K - $220K *

Build the foundation for autonomous systems by developing simulation and validation infrastructure. Collaborate with engineers to enhance testing frameworks, ensuring high confidence in real-world per...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Develop secure, scalable software solutions in a dynamic Agile team. Collaborate across disciplines to enhance the Continuous Delivery Pipeline for mission-critical systems, applying effective problem...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $160K *

Transform your career by leading platform engineering initiatives that enhance developer experience and operational excellence. Drive technical ownership across the software lifecycle, shaping the pla...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $132K *

Transform your career by joining a dynamic team focused on developing innovative software solutions. Leverage your expertise in application development and cloud optimization to enhance systems and dr...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining software quality assurance with an automation-first strategy. Lead and inspire a skilled team to ensure robust testing across firmware, compilers, and inference serving...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Optimize the performance and reliability of our managed PostgreSQL databases while collaborating with cross-functional teams to shape data models and enhance the efficiency of our SaaS platform. Your...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of cloud-native payment solutions by developing robust software applications and data pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data accessibility and ensure high...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$97K - $122K *

Optimize legacy systems by implementing cloud-native architectures and AI-driven solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to reduce technical debt and enhance code quality, ensuring sustaina...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$136K - $246K *

Lead the charge in mobile app development, guiding a talented team to deliver innovative solutions that enhance user experience and optimize performance while aligning with business goals and fosterin...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$136K - $246K *

Lead and mentor mobile app development teams to deliver innovative software solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to shape technical strategy, optimize performance, and ensure high-qua...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$136K - $246K *

Accelerate your career by leading mobile app development teams, optimizing performance, and delivering impactful software solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to shape technical strat...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$200K - $300K *

Join a dynamic team to build and optimize critical infrastructure for real-time decision systems, enhancing reliability, performance, and developer efficiency across our innovative platform...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $165K *

Empower and lead the development of cutting-edge software solutions, enhancing legal technology applications. Drive innovation and mentor engineers to create scalable products while shaping the techni...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $170K *

Join a team that's dedicated to automating internal platforms, where you'll take ownership of systems that enhance workflows across engineering and the business. Write code, design schemas, and lead t...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $232K *

Engineer scalable data streaming systems, collaborating with a top-tier team to enhance our Kafka-based pipeline. Own projects from concept to production, tackling complex engineering challenges in re...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$112K - $187K *

Pioneer the architecture for enterprise messaging solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and modernize scalable platforms while ensuring optimal performance and secur...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $232K *

Take ownership of high-scale systems as a Senior Software Engineer, driving impactful projects from concept to production within a collaborative team. Leverage your expertise to tackle engineering cha...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$140K - $232K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance our data export system, driving innovation in building and maintaining a Kafka-based event pipeline. Collaborate with skilled engineers to tackle engineering challenges...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$140K - $232K *

Unlock potential by architecting and evolving a robust Kafka-based event pipeline, ensuring high-scale performance and real-time analytics for our data export system while collaborating closely with a...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$135K - $160K *

Shape the future of critical technology by mentoring a small engineering pod, actively participating in code development, and driving technical direction while helping to establish team growth and str...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$148K - $275K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of software engineering management. Lead a dynamic team, oversee technical execution, and drive continuous improvement while managing personnel and financial perf...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $155K *

Drive innovation by designing and implementing advanced behavior planning systems for autonomous vehicles in dynamic environments, ensuring integration and functionality across cross-functional teams...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$135K - $160K *

Engage in the creation of cutting-edge behavior planning systems for autonomous vehicles. This role allows you to design and implement decision-making algorithms vital for efficient operations in comp...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.