Explore Technical Lead Jobs

Technical Leads combine hands-on engineering expertise with the ability to guide teams and drive complex projects forward. They help translate product goals into technical plans, make sound design decisions, and support engineers as they deliver reliable software and systems. Explore vetted Technical Lead opportunities on Ladders, where every listed role pays at least $100,000.

What Does a Technical Lead Do?

Responsibilities vary by organization and specialty, but Technical Leads commonly set technical direction, review designs and code, identify delivery risks, and coordinate work across engineering, product, and other teams. Many remain active contributors, balancing implementation with mentoring, planning, and problem-solving.

Skills and Experience for Technical Lead Roles

Employers often seek strong software development or engineering experience, sound system design judgment, and a record of delivering complex projects. Communication, collaboration, prioritization, and mentorship are also important. Specific qualifications depend on the role, such as experience with cloud platforms, data systems, security, or a particular programming language.

Technical Lead Salary and Career Opportunities

Technical Lead compensation depends on factors such as location, industry, company size, specialization, and scope of responsibility. Ladders focuses on vetted jobs paying $100,000 or more, making it easier to explore senior opportunities that match your career goals. Technical Leads may grow into staff or principal engineering positions, engineering management, architecture, or broader technology leadership.

Find Your Next Technical Lead Job

Browse Technical Lead openings on Ladders to discover roles where you can shape engineering practices, mentor teammates, and influence products and platforms. Compare opportunities by responsibilities and qualifications, then apply to positions that fit your experience and aspirations.

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$150K - $180K *

Build a scalable discovery methodology for integrating acquired agencies, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop integration designs and su...

Lindon, UTRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$204K - $316K *

Join a dynamic leadership team to drive innovative platform strategies, manage cross-functional engineering teams, and shape the future of AI-enabled solutions through advanced cloud services and cutt...

New Jersey, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $120K *

Innovate cloud solutions by designing, deploying, and managing AWS infrastructures. Collaborate with teams to ensure optimal performance, security, and compliance while supporting a high-performance e...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of cloud technology by designing, deploying, and managing AWS infrastructures. Join a high-performance team dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and ensuri...

Texas, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $165K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of energy distribution tools. Leverage your software engineering expertise to develop, enhance, and integrate solutions while mentoring junior developers and coll...

Spokane, WARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$175K - $215K *

Lead the charge in software engineering excellence by guiding teams, ensuring high code quality, and delivering complex features. Collaborate cross-functionally to solve challenges and mentor junior e...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$138K - $149K *

Unlock potential by leading database operations across Oracle, SQL Server, and cloud platforms. Drive modernization and security compliance while ensuring high availability and operational excellence...

RemoteRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Lead core banking system conversions for credit unions, ensuring seamless project delivery through effective stakeholder communication, data migration, and interface integration, while managing risks...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $200K *

Pioneer innovative solutions by leading client engagements with top firms. Drive discovery, connect needs to data insights, and collaborate across teams to deliver impactful results in a dynamic, remo...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$217K - $298K *

Lead the charge in shaping Root's platform and AI engineering strategy, overseeing critical infrastructure and driving operational excellence across teams to deliver intelligent products at scale...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$84K - $126K *

Champion international research initiatives by leading grant development, partnerships, and communications for an open-science program. Ideal for a PhD graduate eager to transition from bench science...

Toronto, ONRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $158K *

Unlock potential by leading complex, cross-functional technology projects. Manage project planning, execution, and stakeholder collaboration to drive successful outcomes in a fast-paced environment fo...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $155K *

Lead the modernization of HPC infrastructure, enhancing simulation-driven product development and optimizing engineering productivity across diverse environments and accounts...

Georgia, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Deliver exceptional project management services, leading complex projects from inception to completion while fostering collaboration and empowering teams to achieve success and meet client goals...

Charlotte, NCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$405K - $485K *

Join us to design and build innovative memory and search experiences that enhance user interaction across platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create impactful products that prioritiz...

Seattle, WARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of CRM solutions, driving technical leadership and product strategy within the Salesforce ecosystem. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance client por...

Philadelphia, PARemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$220K - $265K *

Lead the charge in building a high-performing mobile engineering team, driving technical execution and culture. Oversee multi-persona mobile experiences, architecture, and release operations, shaping...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$242K - $275K *

Lead the charge in developing and deploying robust containerized software, manage CI/CD workflows, and grow a cohesive engineering team to enhance customer security operations and software delivery ac...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $175K *

Join our team to drive the technical direction of our Internal Developer Platform, enhancing workflows and tooling for engineering teams. You'll lead multi-quarter strategies, ensuring reliable delive...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $180K *

Lead a talented team in crafting a high-quality, scalable object storage product that enhances the developer experience, balancing technical execution with product thinking to drive meaningful improve...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$199K - $274K *

Transform enterprise-scale engineering capabilities by leading the TORC function, fostering collaboration across security and operations, and delivering innovative solutions for risk and control manag...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $157K *

Lead the charge in enhancing digital presence and customer engagement. Drive technical delivery for software upgrades while managing project teams, resolving issues, and ensuring cross-functional coor...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $225K *

Lead the charge in multidisciplinary engineering and design management for a large-scale industrial infrastructure project, ensuring compliance with technical standards and client expectations through...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

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

$250K - $500K *

Champion innovation by leading the migration to EKS, optimizing cloud infrastructure, and enhancing Kubernetes operations. Drive automation and CI/CD processes while ensuring high availability and per...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Architect cutting-edge AI solutions in a transformative multi-agent system. Lead a skilled engineering team to innovate financial operations and governance on a cloud-based platform, driving automatio...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is a Technical Lead?question toggle

    A Technical Lead is an experienced technical professional who guides engineering work, helps make design decisions, and supports a team in delivering projects. The role is often hands-on, though the balance between coding and leadership varies by employer.

  • What does a Technical Lead do?question toggle

    Technical Leads may define implementation approaches, review code and system designs, coordinate technical work, resolve complex issues, mentor engineers, and partner with product or business teams to deliver project goals.

  • What qualifications are common for Technical Lead jobs?question toggle

    Employers commonly look for substantial engineering experience, strong problem-solving and system design skills, and a history of delivering complex work. Leadership, communication, and mentoring abilities are also valuable; specific requirements depend on the role.

  • How much do Technical Lead jobs pay?question toggle

    Pay varies by location, industry, company, specialization, and role scope. Ladders lists vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including qualifying Technical Lead opportunities.

  • What career paths can follow a Technical Lead role?question toggle

    Technical Leads may advance to staff or principal engineer roles, software or solution architect positions, engineering management, or broader technology leadership, depending on their interests and experience.