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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$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...

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  •   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

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of autonomous driving by designing behavior planning systems for low-speed environments. Tackle complex decision-making and multi-agent interactions, creating robust solutions for dyn...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's shaping autonomous driving systems by designing and implementing innovative behavior planning algorithms for low-speed environments, ensuring optimal vehicle decision-making in comp...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$130K - $155K *

Drive the innovation of behavior planning systems for autonomous vehicles, owning key design and implementation tasks while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure peak performance in dyna...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$121K - $151K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of secure software integration for critical space missions. Collaborate with government leaders and contractors to ensure interoperability and operational success...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$128K - $174K *

Transform your career by leading application support for a high-volume Credit Analytics team. Collaborate cross-functionally, support cloud migration, and enhance portal applications for portfolio man...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$128K - $174K *

Transform application support for high-volume operations by leading cross-functional collaboration, managing deployments, and enhancing end-to-end data workflows to ensure optimal analytics performanc...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $165K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of platform engineering by leading a diverse group of engineers to build secure, self-service solutions that enhance developer experience and operational excellen...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $125K *

Transform the customer experience by developing and supporting innovative, high-performance mapping solutions across multiple platforms, ensuring reliability and scalability in a collaborative Agile e...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$138K - $165K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of cloud infrastructure by leading initiatives to optimize resource management and forecasting, enhancing efficiency and customer experience in a scalable, multi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Pioneer innovative cloud capacity solutions by leading initiatives that enhance resource management, optimize infrastructure efficiency, and improve customer experience in a scalable, multi-tenant env...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in ensuring project success by managing resources, deadlines, and stakeholder relationships. Drive efficiency and enhance processes while participating in all phases of project deliver...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$159K - $220K *

Join a team that's developing cutting-edge flight software for human-rated space stations. Collaborate cross-functionally to create reliable, fault-tolerant systems, ensuring safety and performance in...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $195K *

Elevate our platform services team by architecting scalable solutions while mentoring engineers. Collaborate cross-functionally to innovate core infrastructure that enhances user experiences in our cu...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $195K *

Join a dynamic team to architect and implement cloud-based solutions, leading a talented group of engineers while driving scalable and reliable platform innovations that enhance user experiences and o...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $195K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing cloud-based investment solutions. As an Associate Director, you'll lead operations, shape AI-driven practices, and innovate scalable architectures to enhance perform...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$191K - $214K *

Engage as a Senior Java Analytic Developer to collaborate with stakeholders, innovate analytics solutions, and enhance data integration for dynamic support of a critical geolocation mission...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in modernizing complex systems through senior engineering expertise, collaboration, and innovation. Drive enterprise solutions in cloud, DevSecOps, and geospatial technologies to suppo...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Empower engineering teams by managing and evolving our AWS-based infrastructure, ensuring reliability and security while writing production code. Collaborate on deployment pipelines and observability...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead the design and optimization of scalable Spring Boot applications. Drive technical initiatives, collaborate cross-functionally, and mentor engineers to enhance reliability and security across the...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$206K - $217K *

Shape the future of backend services by designing and implementing microservices architecture, contributing to technical decisions, and mentoring junior engineers while optimizing system performance a...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $170K *

Lead the development of scalable systems, balancing individual contributions with technical guidance. Collaborate across teams to tackle complex engineering challenges in security and AI, while evolvi...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 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.