Technology Lead Jobs

Explore Technology Lead jobs for experienced professionals ready to guide technical teams, shape technology strategy, and deliver complex initiatives. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more, including leadership roles across software engineering, IT, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, data, and enterprise architecture.

What Does a Technology Lead Do?

Technology Leads connect business priorities with technical execution. Depending on the organization, they may lead engineers, set technical standards, oversee system design, coordinate delivery, and partner with product, operations, and executive stakeholders. The role can combine hands-on technical work with team leadership and cross-functional decision-making.

Common Technology Lead Responsibilities

  • Guide the design, development, and maintenance of technology platforms and products.
  • Set architecture, quality, security, and engineering practices for a team or program.
  • Translate business needs into technical roadmaps, requirements, and delivery plans.
  • Mentor technical professionals and coordinate work across teams.
  • Assess technology risks, improve system performance, and support reliable operations.

Skills and Experience Employers Seek

Employers often look for deep experience in a technical specialty, a record of delivering complex projects, and the ability to communicate clearly with both technical and nontechnical partners. Relevant skills may include software development, cloud platforms, systems architecture, data engineering, cybersecurity, agile delivery, technical planning, and people leadership. Requirements vary by industry and the scope of the role.

Find Technology Lead Opportunities on Ladders

Browse Technology Lead openings and related senior technology roles on Ladders. Compare responsibilities, required experience, and compensation details to find opportunities aligned with your expertise and leadership goals. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more.

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$85K - $95K *

Lead the delivery and performance of outsourced application support services, ensuring alignment with business needs and operational excellence while managing vendor relationships and driving continuo...

Coral Gables, FLRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$155K - $170K *

Lead complex research initiatives by transforming business questions into actionable insights. Collaborate with clients to design robust studies, ensuring methodological integrity and advancing resear...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Elevate client integration projects by leading implementation of Prancer RTSM/Admin systems. Engage with clients, manage project activities, and resolve issues while ensuring high-quality standards in...

Wellesley, MARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$84K - $131K *

Unlock your potential as a Lead Consultant, providing expert Level 2 support for Teamcenter PLM environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve complex issues and ensure application s...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $135K *

Lead the technology strategy for a dynamic software development team, overseeing modernization efforts and AI integration across multiple product lines. Foster innovation, accountability, and continuo...

Georgia, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Transform product strategy in Chemical & Workplace Safety by leading initiatives from discovery to delivery. Collaborate across teams to balance customer needs and business goals, driving measurable o...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $190K *

Innovate and optimize paid search strategies to enhance student enrollment and product adoption. Lead campaign execution, manage agency partnerships, and drive performance improvements through data an...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $120K *

Transform the workplace experience by enabling colleagues to leverage technology and AI tools. Collaborate across teams to develop training programs, create valuable resources, and enhance productivit...

New York City, NYRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Transform data into actionable insights by building robust data pipelines, dashboards, and monitoring frameworks. Leverage expertise in Skyline DataMiner to enhance network performance analytics and e...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$133K - $227K *

Lead strategic initiatives by analyzing market trends and competitive landscapes. Collaborate across functions to translate insights into actionable recommendations, supporting executive communication...

New York, NYRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in steering product management excellence, elevating team performance, and driving enterprise strategy to enhance product quality and market success through collaborative stakeholder e...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive the development of AI-native solutions, designing robust agentic systems and workflows while closely collaborating with SMEs to enhance real user value through effective feedback mechanisms and...

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1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in managing complex ERP implementation projects, ensuring alignment between customer needs and internal resources. Drive project success through effective communication, risk managemen...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$107K - $195K *

Join a team that's transforming AI/ML capabilities into daily operations for federal health programs. Lead data preparation, integration, and monitoring efforts while ensuring compliance with governme...

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Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team leading threat intelligence and detection engineering. Shape strategies to protect diverse industries from cyber threats, while building a high-impact program that...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Support manufacturers by implementing solutions that enhance operational performance. Collaborate with teams to drive adoption and deliver measurable improvements, ensuring lasting value from the plat...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Champion the development of a go-to-market strategy for South Asia, focusing on client acquisition and market expansion. Engage with diverse stakeholders to drive growth and innovation in media produc...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by driving client success through expert system configuration, data analysis, and consultative training. Ensure timely project delivery while enhancing user experience and satisfactio...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $160K *

Unlock potential by driving growth in industrial software and PLC solutions. Shape market strategies, build customer relationships, and collaborate with sales teams to enhance market penetration and a...

Round Rock, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$109K - $140K *

Shape the future of product design by owning the user experience for a flagship product. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to influence design direction and deliver impactful solutions that reso...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$250K - $290K *

Champion growth by developing best-in-class business practices, leading a high-performing new business team, managing pipeline opportunities, and fostering strategic partnerships with leadership to dr...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$227K - $280K *

Lead the charge in shaping enterprise intelligence strategy, enhancing data governance, and driving analytics transformation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver actionable insights and...

Des Plaines, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Innovate and enhance educator solutions by leading product management initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify customer needs and drive product development that aligns with str...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$85K - $115K *

Lead the charge in driving product adoption and optimizing customer success through hands-on technical guidance, ensuring clients maximize value from their SaaS solutions while managing complex accoun...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Optimize the AI core systems transforming public records into actionable data. Collaborate with research and engineering to enhance scalability, efficiency, and accuracy across national applications...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is a Technology Lead?question toggle

    A Technology Lead is a senior technical professional who guides technology decisions and delivery for a team, product, or initiative. The role may include architecture, project coordination, mentoring, and hands-on technical work.

  • What qualifications are typically required for Technology Lead jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers commonly seek substantial experience in a relevant technical field, a history of delivering complex projects, strong communication skills, and the ability to guide teams. Some roles also require specialized platform, industry, or people-management experience.

  • What industries hire Technology Leads?question toggle

    Technology Leads work across industries such as software, financial services, healthcare, retail, manufacturing, telecommunications, and consulting. Organizations hire them to lead engineering, infrastructure, cybersecurity, data, and enterprise technology initiatives.

  • Do Technology Lead jobs involve people management?question toggle

    Some Technology Lead roles include direct reports and performance management, while others focus on technical leadership, mentoring, and coordination without formal people-management duties. Review each job description for the specific scope.

  • What salary range can I find for Technology Lead jobs on Ladders?question toggle

    Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Actual compensation for Technology Lead positions varies based on location, industry, experience, and role responsibilities.