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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$135K - $216K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of aviation technology by designing and developing cloud-enabled applications that enhance air traffic management and ensure the safety and efficiency of the Natio...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $155K *

Execute the design and deployment of high-quality full-stack applications leveraging Java and AWS technologies, ensuring seamless integration and collaboration across teams for successful delivery of...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career as you drive QA best practices and develop automation frameworks with Playwright. Collaborate with teams, enhance software quality, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring effic...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to lead the migration and implementation of a cutting-edge SIEM platform, enhancing security monitoring and operational readiness through innovative detection engineering and strat...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Optimize data flow processes by designing and maintaining robust data architectures that ensure growth. Join a team where you’ll collaborate with analysts to create high-quality datasets that drive st...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join us in bridging business needs with technology solutions. Leverage your expertise to enhance client experiences in the Wealth Management sector, driving strategic growth and optimizing processes t...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion scalable CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure, driving automation and collaboration across development and security teams for efficient software delivery...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Join a team that's redefining application development by leading the design and implementation of advanced AI/ML solutions. Drive innovation, mentor teams, and tackle complex technical challenges with...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Unlock potential by owning the software foundation for robotics, ensuring reliability and performance through real-time control, networking, and fleet management. Collaborate with cross-functional tea...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$127K - $191K *

Lead a dynamic team responsible for deploying and managing AI pipelines, ensuring robust and scalable model operations. Collaborate across data science and engineering teams to innovate and drive ente...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Champion project success by leading a team in executing complex low-voltage construction projects, ensuring financial performance and strategic alignment with industry standards...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $165K *

Join a team that's redefining mobile communication by leading the development of secure voice calling applications for iOS and Android using React Native, ensuring a seamless user experience and robus...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $165K *

Optimize mobile application development by leading the design and implementation of secure voice calling features for iOS and Android using React Native, ensuring a seamless user experience and robust...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Champion strategic execution in complex low-voltage projects, leading a team to ensure financial success and process improvements while aligning with industry standards and objectives...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $180K *

The Staff Software Engineer at Chestnut will lead the design and implementation of critical systems for an AI-native operating system in the insurance industry. This role involves making architectural...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

The Staff Software Engineer at Chestnut will lead the design and implementation of critical systems for an AI-native operating system in the insurance industry. This role involves making architectural...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading complex integration activities across hardware, software, and networking components. Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to develop effective strategies...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $175K *

Transform the future of mobile technology by leading technical solutions across multi-MNO systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and service assurance for inte...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$121K - $199K *

Empower the development of innovative software solutions for life sciences, driving the full software lifecycle from design to deployment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance web applic...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $200K *

Tackle complex challenges by designing and integrating system architectures while collaborating with diverse teams to align technical requirements and ensure mission success in a dynamic environment...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in shaping robust software architectures while collaborating with diverse teams to enhance system and software capabilities. Drive alignment with operational constraints, ensuring proj...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $120K *

Innovate solutions in cloud-native application development using .NET and AWS. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build reliable infrastructure and scalable services while leveraging modern AI...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $150K *

Shape the future of software delivery by leading a high-performing development team, enhancing Agile practices, and elevating organizational efficiency through innovative solutions and measurable outc...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to drive infrastructure projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality standards. Foster collaboration, manage risks, and implement innovative solutions while suppor...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovative naval simulation solutions by leveraging your software engineering expertise. Collaborate with military stakeholders to develop high-fidelity systems that enhance training and oper...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.