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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$153K - $213K *

Take ownership of a customer-facing product area, driving strategy and execution. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance user experience, leverage AI, and achieve key performance metrics while deli...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$143K - $286K *

Innovate with us as a technical leader, driving scalable platform solutions and AI integration. Collaborate across teams to enhance reporting accuracy and deliver high-quality outputs that support str...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$195K - $236K *

Optimize our identity and access platform by leading a skilled engineering team. Drive technical direction, manage architecture decisions, and enhance security practices while fostering collaboration...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Transform the legal landscape by building a cutting-edge platform that automates core operations for law firms. Collaborate with attorneys to enhance efficiency and deliver innovative solutions that r...

San Francisco, CARemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$148K - $260K *

Lead the charge in optimizing the AMS partner portfolio, aligning strategic partners with high-value opportunities. Drive execution, remove blockers, and ensure measurable outcomes through effective c...

New York, NYRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Transform the delivery landscape by leading cross-functional initiatives, mentoring analysts, and driving strategic solutions across business units and external partners. Engage deeply in project exec...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $110K *

Lead the execution of R&D tax credit projects, managing client engagements from start to finish while ensuring compliance and accuracy in documentation and reporting. Collaborate with cross-functional...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $120K *

Drive success by building relationships and selling digital solutions to large dealership groups. Leverage your expertise in the dealership industry to identify opportunities, navigate complex organiz...

Des Moines, IARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$147K - $217K *

Lead transformative analytics initiatives in life sciences, driving innovation and client success. Mentor teams, enhance measurement standards, and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver actionable...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $250K *

Tackle systemic challenges by building tools and practices that enhance performance, scalability, and decision-making across engineering teams, fostering collaboration and driving solutions that bridg...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $125K *

Elevate product strategy and delivery by leading a multidisciplinary team to ensure alignment with stakeholder needs and mission-critical outcomes in a fully remote environment...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform digital growth strategies by overseeing website, SEO, and campaigns. Drive content distribution, partner marketing, and harness AI for analytics, ensuring effective buyer engagement and meas...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $125K *

Champion the development of healthcare marketing tools by guiding cross-functional teams through the product lifecycle, driving innovative features and optimizing user experiences to enhance HCP engag...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Drive innovation by developing reliable, secure, and distributed AI infrastructure to support public sector initiatives, focusing on advanced synchronization and networking across diverse environments...

Austin, TXRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$92K - $128K *

Champion continuous improvement initiatives across North America, driving safety, quality, and cost metrics. Collaborate with teams to implement Lean Six Sigma methodologies and foster a culture of op...

Chicago, ILRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $150K *

Pioneer safety solutions in explosives risk management. Leverage your extensive experience to lead high-stakes projects, mentor staff, and drive strategic improvements in risk mitigation across divers...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $180K *

Partner with us to drive innovative solutions as a Principal Architect, engaging in multi-faceted pre-sales and delivery efforts. Collaborate with teams and clients to enhance customer experiences and...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $125K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in billing and data platforms. As a Senior Product Owner, you'll lead agile delivery, manage complex features, and ensure high-quality releases while collaboratin...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $125K *

Champion the delivery of innovative solutions across Billing and Data platforms. Leverage your expertise to drive product ownership, manage Agile processes, and ensure high-quality releases while coll...

CanadaRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Transform global finance operations by leading technology strategy and ERP initiatives. Collaborate with finance leaders to standardize processes, drive automation, and enhance compliance across clini...

Oregon, USRemote

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$96K - $145K *

Accelerate your career by supporting critical mainframe applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance system performance and resolve complex issues, while driving continuous impro...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Drive secure network segmentation by designing and managing compliant architectures. Leverage advanced security tools to ensure policy-driven connectivity across global environments while leading oper...

Georgia, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $150K *

Advance your career by leading complex enterprise implementations, driving customer adoption, and ensuring measurable value realization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to operationalize solut...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Empower your career by bridging sales and engineering as a key technical resource. You'll scope, quote, and support customer needs for low and medium-voltage switchgear solutions, ensuring alignment w...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$93K - $120K *

Transform business intelligence into actionable insights by leading product strategy and development. Collaborate across teams to create scalable solutions that enhance decision-making and drive measu...

Minnesota, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.