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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$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in deploying innovative AI/ML solutions in AWS, utilizing over a decade of IT experience. Shape enterprise applications through expert architecture and engineering, driving impactful r...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$156K - $235K *

Lead a team to define architectural patterns for a streaming platform. Drive development, mentor engineers, ensure high-quality code, and optimize for device performance constraints while enhancing us...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in enterprise systems engineering, focusing on identity management, Windows Server, and cloud platforms. Drive automation and Tier 3 troubleshooting in a hybrid environment, delivering...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Staffing

$154K - $186K *

Unlock innovative data solutions by designing and optimizing scalable data pipelines, ensuring high performance and reliability while leveraging advanced analytics and cloud technologies in a collabor...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Transform project management excellence by overseeing complex engineering and fabrication projects. Drive strategic planning, execution, and improvement while ensuring alignment with customer needs an...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $175K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional IT support while leading a skilled group of technicians. This role combines hands-on technical expertise with leadership to enhance service deliv...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead a high-impact team to optimize platform engineering, ensuring scalable, reliable systems. Drive strategic initiatives, enhance operational excellence, and foster a culture of technical innovation...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$175K - $230K *

Help us shape the future by developing onboard systems for energy-producing devices. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance data reliability and optimize software for marine environments, ensuring...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $160K *

Transform customer engagement by leading Salesforce Marketing Cloud and Data 360 initiatives. Drive solution design, integration, and optimization while ensuring platform health and compliance in a hy...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Elevate user experiences by leading UI development for innovative spectrum data products. Drive architecture, integrate AI capabilities, and create high-performance visualizations while collaborating...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $150K *

Elevate your career by driving data engineering excellence in Palantir Foundry, transforming legacy systems into robust pipelines and applications while collaborating with cross-functional teams to de...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in designing and integrating software solutions for national intelligence missions, utilizing your expertise in C/C++ and Python within secure environments to enhance mission-critical...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of software engineering by developing and enhancing complex systems, leading teams, and driving innovation through cutting-edge technology and methodologies, all while ensuring high-q...

3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$196K - $217K *

Innovate by developing mission-critical internal software to streamline operations. Collaborate with teams to enhance efficiency and automate processes, ensuring seamless integration of core systems w...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$103K - $155K *

Unlock potential by leading client integration programs in Prime Brokerage, managing complex connectivity solutions for high-profile clients. Drive projects from requirements to launch, ensuring seaml...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $200K *

Drive the development of robust test infrastructure for device software, ensuring reliable product delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance testing workflows and improve software q...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$135K - $230K *

Lead the charge in advancing embedded software applications using RUST. Oversee development, integration, and best practices while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver mission-critical...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to develop and optimize GPU-accelerated radar algorithms for automotive applications, enhancing ADAS and autonomous driving capabilities through innovative solutions and collaborat...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform software solutions by analyzing user requirements, designing and coding innovative software, and leading development teams to enhance signal processing capabilities and system performance...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Empower innovation by providing expert technical support for IT Test and Evaluation. Collaborate on test methodologies, execute plans, and analyze data to ensure software reliability and compliance in...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$109K - $182K *

Champion the development of innovative software solutions, leading design and implementation efforts while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet business objectives and enhance client sati...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$109K - $182K *

Transform the future of financial technology by leading software development initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and enhance high-quality applications that meet...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$109K - $182K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming financial services technology. As a Lead Engineer, you'll design, develop, and maintain high-quality software applications while collaborating with cross-f...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$109K - $182K *

Lead the design and development of innovative software solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and reliability while mentoring junior developers to elevate team cap...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $120K *

Elevate software quality by leading comprehensive testing strategies, ensuring all systems meet rigorous standards and user needs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive improvements and del...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 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.