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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$225K - $275K *

Lead the charge in transforming prototypes into market-ready products. Oversee design decisions, ensure reliability, and prepare for production while mentoring a growing team and collaborating with st...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to develop embedded software for semiconductor processing tools. You'll engage in end-to-end firmware development, collaborating with engineers on system integration, real-time app...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Innovate and enhance software solutions by designing, implementing, and maintaining high-quality code that meets customer needs while fostering team growth and collaboration...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform project management in Engineering by leading cross-functional teams, ensuring timely execution of technical projects, and driving standard processes for successful product development and de...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $160K *

Lead a team in developing and validating software for Linux and Android infotainment systems. Drive performance optimization, support hardware validation, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring hi...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$142K - $178K *

Shape the future of People Technology by leading innovative solutions across HR platforms, ensuring seamless integration and security, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalab...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$167K - $204K *

Champion digital transformation by leading workflow automation and integration projects. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency and deliver scalable technology solutions acros...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$167K - $204K *

Drive digital transformation by leading workflow automation and integration projects. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency and deliver scalable technology solutions across t...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$167K - $204K *

Champion workflow automation and integration projects, driving digital transformation across business capabilities. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency and deliver scalable...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to design and develop secure, reliable web applications. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver full-stack solutions, ensuring optimal performance and user experience throughout...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$195K - $250K *

Innovate in healthcare by leading the development of scalable billing solutions that enhance customer experiences and streamline workflows, while owning features and participating in end-to-end softwa...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$195K - $250K *

Transform healthcare by leading development in billing systems, focusing on scalable solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experience through innovative software engin...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Lead a dynamic team of Systems Administrators, managing Windows environments while ensuring optimal performance and security. Collaborate on system maintenance, user management, and automation to supp...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$244K - $413K *

Lead a small team in pioneering high-impact robotics research, driving innovation from vision to real-world validation. Collaborate on AI algorithms, systems, and testing to transform groundbreaking t...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $120K *

Inspire quality assurance excellence by designing automated test frameworks that enhance efficiency and collaboration. Drive software validation and continuous improvement in an Agile environment whil...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $264K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Software Engineer, where you'll lead end-to-end AI-powered projects to transform operational workflows, engaging closely with clients while innovating scalable solution...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $264K *

Engineer transformative AI solutions by leveraging your software expertise to solve client challenges. Collaborate with teams to prototype and deploy scalable systems that integrate cutting-edge model...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$132K - $251K *

Drive the architecture and design of avionics software components, ensuring compliance with safety standards. Lead cross-functional teams in developing and certifying safety-critical software, while m...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $233K *

Champion developer infrastructure solutions by optimizing workflows, enhancing build systems, and driving collaborative projects. Engage with diverse teams to tackle complex challenges in software dev...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining analytics by leveraging Python to create advanced risk valuation tools. Collaborate closely with quantitative researchers to drive innovation in data processes and lead e...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Innovate within a dynamic team to design and deliver a robust API integration platform, connecting critical medical systems. Lead architecture decisions and implementation, ensuring reliability and se...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $150K *

Grow your career with us by designing and delivering high-quality front-end applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to craft secure, scalable solutions using Angular and AWS. Join us in...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $150K *

Champion the development of high-quality front-end applications using Angular and AWS, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions and driving best practices for code quali...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $135K *

Transform enterprise payment platforms by leading migration to AWS-based microservices. Drive modernization projects, mentor teams, and shape best practices for cloud-native solutions across North Ame...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $150K *

Join us to design and deliver high-quality front-end applications with Angular and AWS, collaborating across teams to build scalable fintech solutions and implement best engineering practices in a fas...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.