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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$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

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving impactful supply chain transformations, optimizing processes, and enhancing client relationships. Lead projects with a strategic mindset, ensuring alignment with business go...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K *

Build innovative platforms that empower autonomous development, enhancing the software lifecycle with secure, efficient workflows and robust testing frameworks to support scalable engineering practice...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Innovate your career by designing and building compelling Android experiences using Kotlin. Collaborate across teams to drive technical direction, enhance performance, and deliver customer value throu...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Advance your career by collaborating with a dynamic engineering team to execute hardware testing and ensure product excellence. Your expertise will drive innovation and foster effective communication...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of banking technology by designing and building scalable full-stack features for a core banking platform, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver hig...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Join our team to design and maintain scalable full-stack features for a core banking platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions while embracing AI-ass...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$81K - $115K *

Empower innovation by developing robust engineering solutions and enhancing application performance. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure quality and compliance while driving continuous improvement...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Develop and integrate advanced C++ code for the Next Generation F-16 mission computer while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to refactor legacy systems and enhance operational capabil...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$145K - $165K *

Lead the technical direction of backend architecture while mentoring engineers and driving product success through hands-on contributions and strategic decision-making in a fast-paced environment...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$213K *

Join us to develop real-time embedded software, leveraging your Ada expertise across all software lifecycle phases, from requirements analysis to formal testing, while collaborating within a dynamic t...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $145K *

Transform your career by leading our Integrated Systems environment, optimizing performance, and driving operational excellence with hands-on expertise in Oracle Exadata and KVM-based workloads...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$140K - $200K *

Transform backend systems by leveraging Java and Kotlin to enhance patch management capabilities for millions of endpoints. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, high-quality so...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$240K - $300K *

Champion the technical vision for a high-traffic domain, guiding modernization and enhancing reliability for customer experiences while driving innovation through AI capabilities and mentoring the eng...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Champion enterprise-level business architecture and governance, driving digital transformation through standardized solutions and cross-functional collaboration. Lead teams in delivering robust Pega p...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $135K *

Engineer scalable cloud-native microservices, lead Kubernetes strategies, and drive CI/CD pipeline design. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance cloud security and mentor engineers, ensur...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$148K - $222K *

Elevate the video advertising landscape by leading software development lifecycles, ensuring high-quality solutions, and driving innovation among teams. Collaborate with stakeholders, mentor juniors...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

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.