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 *

Transform project execution by leading cross-functional teams, engaging stakeholders, and refining processes to enhance efficiency and quality. Drive Go-to-Market strategies and ensure alignment with...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate project success by leading cross-functional teams, engaging stakeholders, and refining management processes. Drive Go-to-Market strategies while ensuring quality and financial alignment in...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Transform project execution by leading cross-functional teams, engaging stakeholders, and refining management processes to enhance efficiency and achieve strategic goals in large-scale ERP implementat...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading cross-functional teams to drive project success, enhance efficiency, and foster stakeholder collaboration. Engage with executives to align project goals with organizational...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of financial project management. Lead strategic alignment and execution of large-scale ERP initiatives, driving collaboration and innovation while optimizing risk...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in modernizing legacy processes through application development, guiding organizational integration while leveraging 10+ years of technical expertise and mentoring teams in engineering...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by designing and delivering high-quality distributed system features. Lead complex projects, mentor talent, and enhance performance while ensuring secure, scalable solutions in a fast...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$60K - $135K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing business requirements through effective analysis and collaboration. Lead cross-functional efforts to ensure project alignment and deliver impactful solutions...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive system improvements and enhance applications by identifying opportunities, implementing innovative designs, and maintaining quality code while collaborating with teams to leverage new technologi...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$129K - $154K *

Join a team that's redefining marketing technology solutions. As a Senior Adobe Tech Lead, you'll drive design, development, and process improvements, ensuring high-quality deliverables that enhance c...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $178K *

Drive enterprise success by leading the design and implementation of Microsoft Copilot Studio solutions, ensuring strategic alignment and responsible AI integration across digital ecosystems for optim...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career with a leading role in IBMi development, collaborating with diverse teams to modernize applications, streamline processes, and uphold system integrity in a dynamic environment...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform legacy systems into modern applications, leveraging your expertise in IBMi and collaborating with international teams to meet diverse client needs. Drive innovation and excellence in system...

Chicago, ILRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $168K *

Transform your career as a Lead Software Developer, enhancing product security, leading integration solutions, and driving platform migration while collaborating across diverse teams in a dynamic, mis...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $155K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on designing and implementing scalable systems. Collaborate on complex projects, mentor peers, and drive technical excellence while contributing to impactf...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $101K *

Empower technology innovation as you design, develop, and maintain software solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create cutting-edge cryptographic solutions on a government contract...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$103K - $218K *

Lead technical initiatives in a complex COTS ecosystem, guiding software development and modernization efforts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance mission-critical systems while ensuri...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform engineering practices and drive platform evolution by enhancing CI/CD, cloud-native technologies, and developer tools. Collaborate across teams to deliver scalable solutions while mentoring...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of Windchill implementations by bridging business needs and technical solutions. Leverage your expertise to drive user adoption and ensure successful transformation initiatives within...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming experimental ideas into reliable software solutions. As a senior software engineer, you'll design, implement, and debug critical systems while collaboratin...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$175K - $210K *

Join a dynamic team driving technical strategies and solutions that enhance organizational efficiency, collaborate with leaders to elevate performance, and shape the future through innovative technolo...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Champion the design and implementation of Siemens Teamcenter X, driving integrated lifecycle management for the process industry while ensuring system stability, interoperability, and scalability thro...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$101K - $206K *

Shape the future of healthcare technology by leading the development of AI-driven software solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance workflows, ensuring secure and scalable product...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$101K - $206K *

Innovate with a team that's transforming healthcare through AI-driven software. Lead the development of scalable solutions, mentor engineers, and enhance workflows in a dynamic environment that impact...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $130K *

Transform manufacturing applications by leading migration strategies and driving technical architecture. Collaborate with teams to ensure security, performance, and deployment readiness while supporti...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.