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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$99K - $125K *

Help us develop and enhance complex software systems in a collaborative, mission-focused environment. Leverage strong problem-solving skills to create scalable solutions using modern development tools...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$82K - $217K *

Unlock your potential by leading the design and implementation of Guidewire solutions for Property and Casualty insurance. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure applications while...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$71K - $117K *

Drive quality assurance excellence by developing automated tests for mission-critical financial applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance software reliability and performance wh...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $210K *

Reimagine network engineering solutions by leveraging your expertise to support DISN projects. You'll provide integrated technical solutions and guide the planning, analysis, and implementation across...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Join us to lead a dynamic team in developing scalable CPaaS solutions. Drive innovation through hands-on coding, team management, and quality assurance, while enhancing existing systems and collaborat...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$225K - $275K *

Join a team that's developing and enhancing complex software systems, focusing on analytics, algorithms, and large data sets. Collaborate on design, testing, and integration while ensuring adherence t...

Yesterday

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$225K - $275K *

Drive innovation by developing and enhancing complex software systems, ensuring adherence to design requirements while collaborating with teams to deliver high-performance solutions across diverse app...

Yesterday

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$149K *

Support the development of business-critical software in an Agile team, implementing responsive features using React and TypeScript while ensuring quality and continuous integration for both internal...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$159K - $239K *

Accelerate program execution by managing software deliverables across multimedia technologies and SoC platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment, optimize schedules, and dr...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $145K *

Lead and mentor a dynamic engineering team to design, develop, and maintain robust software systems, ensuring reliability and security while driving innovation and collaboration across projects and te...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Manage project execution and performance in IT shared-service operations, ensuring compliance with federal standards while coordinating with government stakeholders and leading a diverse team to achie...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $120K *

Collaborate with development teams to validate and test network management applications, ensuring they meet performance and operational standards through hands-on testing, automation, and troubleshoot...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$74K - $90K *

Lead the charge in delivering IT support for system operations, ensuring efficient resolution of end-user issues while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet performance goals. Engage in ha...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading software integration and testing for complex systems. Collaborate across teams to develop automated solutions, execute test plans, and ensure requirements verification thro...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $150K *

Innovate the future of our platform by leading architectural decisions, guiding complex systems design, and mentoring engineers. Collaborate across teams to enhance reliability, scalability, and secur...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of engineering by leading architectural decisions, mentoring talent, and driving scalable design within our technical ecosystem, while influencing product and engi...

San Jose, CARemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $190K *

Elevate your career by supporting key development efforts in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with stakeholders to build scalable, high-quality solutions while ensuring system reliability and securi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $190K *

Champion the development of scalable, high-quality solutions while ensuring system reliability and security in a virtualized environment. Collaborate with stakeholders to address complex technical cha...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $240K *

Lead the development of custom Android OS architecture and security workflows for payment terminals. Collaborate with global partners to optimize manufacturing processes and ensure high-performance de...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$124K - $186K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team to design and implement innovative Android solutions for smart terminal devices, enhancing payment systems and user experiences in a collaborative, agile...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$103K - $113K *

Engage and optimize enterprise integration through hands-on software engineering, mastering modern integration technologies and frameworks. Contribute to agile project delivery while gaining insights...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Drive integration excellence by analyzing and delivering software solutions that connect systems, ensuring seamless data exchange and operational efficiency across platforms while collaborating with d...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Optimize your skills as a Software Developer, leveraging 11+ years of experience in cloud services, infrastructure automation, and agile methodologies to drive innovation and enhance team collaboratio...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Transform your career as a Senior Software Developer, leading the management and automation of critical applications. Leverage your extensive scripting and development skills to enhance operational ef...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by leading development in innovative software solutions. Collaborate with teams to design and implement applications across diverse cloud environments, driving efficiency and moder...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 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.