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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$140K - $180K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative AI solutions, mentoring a talented team while driving best practices and compliance. Collaborate cross-functionally to transform data insights into impactful...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Optimize CI/CD pipelines and improve Azure infrastructure to enhance deployment and observability. Collaborate with teams, addressing performance issues while deploying critical products that elevate...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$162K - $195K *

Elevate your impact as a technical lead shaping the scanner platform's architecture and reliability. Drive engineering excellence in observability and collaborate with diverse teams to ensure robust i...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Develop and manage software solutions for advanced electronic data processing systems, ensuring high standards in design, testing, and documentation while collaborating with experts to meet user needs...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing missile warning and defense systems through innovative software testing. Collaborate with experts to ensure the reliability and effectiveness of critical rada...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Support the modernization of a mission-focused technology platform by designing, deploying, and maintaining a full-stack microservices architecture, enhancing CI/CD processes, and collaborating across...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$129K - $193K *

Take ownership of digital transformation as a Senior Developer, guiding technical teams through modern execution models while driving innovative software engineering practices in a collaborative envir...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to design and develop software solutions, ensuring quality and performance. Collaborate with experts to enhance electronic data processing systems and deliver innovative applicatio...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $120K *

Analyze and develop software solutions for electronic data processing systems, ensuring quality and compliance with standards. Collaborate with experts to create customized applications and enhance us...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive the development of innovative software solutions, collaborating with experts to design, test, and implement applications that meet user needs while adhering to industry standards and best practi...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$107K - $144K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in radar testing and calibration. As a Senior Test Engineer, you'll enhance production reliability, develop automated test solutions, and collaborate across teams...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$166K - $282K *

Transform client experiences by leading Salesforce Service solutions, mentoring teams, and driving business growth through innovative strategies and strong relationships with stakeholders across vario...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$166K - $282K *

Transform client experiences by leading Salesforce Service Cloud solutions, mentoring teams, and driving business development. Collaborate with C-level executives to optimize technology use and enhanc...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$178K - $302K *

Lead the growth of our Salesforce practice by mentoring teams, managing client relationships, and developing innovative solutions to complex business challenges. Drive project success and foster a col...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$178K - $302K *

Elevate your career by leading Salesforce Service solutions, mentoring teams, and driving client success. Collaborate with executives to innovate and optimize technology strategies while managing dive...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $110K *

Unlock potential by developing innovative digital tools and solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences and streamline processes, ensuring high-quality delivery from...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading software architecture for military satellite communication terminals. Drive innovation through collaboration and technical guidance while ensuring alignment with security a...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$190K - $270K *

Lead innovative software solutions for AI applications connecting edge devices with cloud infrastructure, focusing on performance, scalability, and reliability in a collaborative environment while eng...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $115K *

Elevate embedded software solutions by designing and implementing drivers and applications for real-time imaging systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product performance in di...

Kanata, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $175K *

Transform technical operations for a cloud-native data and AI platform, ensuring reliability, observability, and incident response while leading a team to optimize AWS resources and automate workflows...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Engineer enterprise integration solutions that connect diverse applications, providing technical leadership, guidance, and standards to ensure efficient onboarding and delivery of scalable integration...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$138K - $165K *

Empower our multi-cloud infrastructure by designing, building, and operating the network backbone. You'll lead architectural decisions and ensure seamless connectivity across diverse environments whil...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Take ownership of the multi-cloud network infrastructure, designing and operating end-to-end solutions that empower engineering teams. Drive innovation in networking, security, and observability while...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of supply chain management by leading transformative projects, enhancing client relationships, and driving process improvements. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure successful pro...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of supply chain management by leading transformative projects, enhancing client relationships, and driving process improvements while ensuring alignment with business goals and stakeh...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 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.