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 *

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...

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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

$95K - $115K *

Drive system integration and testing for hypersonic vehicles, ensuring compliance with performance standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage risks and document processes, contributi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$165K - $170K *

Lead cross-functional software programs that drive autonomous solutions. Collaborate with teams to deliver innovative software integrating firmware, orchestration, and machine learning, ensuring syner...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead agile project planning and execution, managing a development team to deliver innovative software solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders and product teams to ensure successful product rollouts a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$227K - $338K *

Take ownership of the architecture and engineering direction for an enterprise AI agent platform, driving hands-on development and mentoring engineers to deliver scalable, cloud-native solutions for F...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$179K - $318K *

Deliver innovative cyber capabilities by leading advanced Computer Network Operations (CNO) development. Collaborate with dynamic teams to enhance national security systems through technical excellenc...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$210K - $320K *

Champion high-performance embedded firmware development for automotive platforms, driving architectural decisions and ensuring compliance with safety standards while leading hardware bring-up and syst...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing application development through coding, testing, and maintenance. Collaborate on design and documentation while ensuring compliance with standards and resolvi...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$113K - $170K *

Join us to lead application systems analysis and programming, driving innovative solutions and enhancements. Collaborate with management teams to integrate functions and ensure compliance while mentor...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$165K - $265K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of software solutions by leading a talented group of engineers. Drive technical excellence, manage project execution, and foster collaboration to deliver high-qua...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$165K - $265K *

Lead a dynamic team of software engineers, driving technical execution and project planning while fostering collaboration and innovation to deliver high-quality software solutions that meet customer n...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Innovate AI-driven automation across the software development lifecycle, enhancing build, CI, testing, and release processes. Collaborate with engineers to establish foundational tools and methodologi...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$73K - $174K *

Elevate your career by collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and develop innovative technology solutions that enhance client experiences and drive business value in a dynamic, agile envi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $210K *

Champion quality by designing and scaling automated testing frameworks for mobile apps, web interfaces, and point-of-sale devices, ensuring robust CI/CD pipelines and enhancing user experiences across...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$142K - $178K *

Empower payroll technology solutions by leading system administration, integration, and optimization efforts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes, ensure data accuracy, and dr...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$142K - $178K *

Lead the charge in optimizing payroll technology, ensuring robust system performance while driving enhancements and integrations across teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to modernize processes, imp...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

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.