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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$104K - $175K *

Unlock potential by developing advanced software systems that enhance business operations, ensuring high-quality design and performance while collaborating with teams to solve complex technical challe...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$104K - $175K *

Innovate software solutions by developing and enhancing complex systems, working collaboratively or independently to meet user needs and improve systems design leveraging modern technologies and metho...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$104K - $175K *

Join our dynamic team to develop and enhance complex software systems, tackling diverse challenges in real-time processing, large data sets, and innovative analytics. Your expertise will drive the des...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$141K - $236K *

Transform mission-critical cyber capabilities by leading advanced Computer Network Operations (CNO) development. Collaborate with a dynamic team to design innovative solutions that enhance national se...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$141K - $236K *

Lead the charge in developing mission-critical cyber capabilities, focusing on advanced Computer Network Operations (CNO). Collaborate with a dynamic team to design, implement, and enhance solutions t...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$141K - $236K *

Lead the charge in developing mission-critical cyber capabilities, driving technical excellence in Computer Network Operations (CNO) while collaborating with a dynamic team to safeguard national secur...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $144K *

Develop and execute comprehensive test strategies to ensure software quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify defects and drive continuous improvement in QA processes, enhancing us...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to shape the future of software engineering by leading architectural decisions, driving product modernization, and enhancing operational excellence while mentoring others and foste...

Nashville, TNRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$154K - $203K *

Lead a dynamic team of full-stack engineers, overseeing financial web application development while ensuring quality, reliability, and stakeholder collaboration in a hands-on leadership role...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Optimize your skills in a collaborative environment, tackling complex technical challenges while shaping the future of finance through innovative software solutions and AI-driven architecture...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $175K *

Champion the integration and configuration of our ERP system, driving selection, implementation, and continuous improvement to ensure data integrity across Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and En...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$89K - $135K *

Pioneer the testing and integration of cutting-edge systems, leading a cross-functional team to ensure high-quality deliverables that meet end-user needs while fostering continuous improvement in proc...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$89K - $135K *

Contribute to the advancement of cutting-edge electronics and communications technologies by leading a multi-disciplinary team in testing and integration efforts, ensuring high-quality deliverables me...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $200K *

Drive innovation by designing and developing scalable backend services, collaborating closely with engineering teams to enhance platform performance and reliability while mentoring junior developers a...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $145K *

Transform the future of life sciences by providing technical leadership and coordination for complex programs. Develop playbooks, manage knowledge repositories, and ensure consistent execution across...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Inspire innovation by leading architectural decisions and technical direction across products. Shape scalable, secure software solutions while mentoring teams and driving operational excellence in a c...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Engage in building scalable data solutions that unify enterprise data, enhance analytics, and support business processes. Collaborate with teams to design, implement, and optimize data pipelines while...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $140K *

Transform business challenges into innovative software solutions by leveraging your expertise in Ruby on Rails and React. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality code, troubles...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$159K - $254K *

Join a dynamic team to design and deliver innovative Android system applications, enhancing device management and user experience. Collaborate across functions to build scalable solutions that empower...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$123K - $176K *

Elevate your career as a Senior Software Engineer, enhancing web applications using cutting-edge technologies. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver impactful solutions while mentoring junior deve...

1 week ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Explore the forefront of AI infrastructure as you design and maintain scalable Kubernetes services. Collaborate across teams to enhance reliability and automation, driving innovation in GPU-accelerate...

1 week ago

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

$145K - $175K *

Drive the development of scalable Kubernetes infrastructure, enhancing automation and reliability for AI workloads. Collaborate across teams to build resilient systems that support mission-critical ap...

1 week ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Pioneer the future of AI infrastructure by designing and building scalable Kubernetes solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance reliability and automation, driving innovation in GP...

1 week ago

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

$180K - $200K *

Champion the design and development of AI-driven security solutions, enhancing autonomous investigation capabilities while collaborating with cross-functional teams to address customer needs and impro...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$154K - $200K *

Lead and inspire a software development team to design, implement, and support critical applications and systems, ensuring operational excellence and driving innovation in manufacturing technologies a...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.