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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$120K - $135K *

Transform user experiences by leading human-centered design for a major public data platform. Oversee research, design, and governance to create intuitive solutions for diverse audiences, ensuring acc...

Fairfax, VARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$273K - $370K *

Unlock potential by leading AI strategy and architecture across multiple organizations, driving innovation in security technology. Shape investments, mentor talent, and establish standards to ensure i...

California, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower innovation by partnering with data science to build and maintain robust ML pipelines. Drive automation and observability in production systems, ensuring reliable match data at scale while coll...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$160K - $230K *

Transform mission-critical applications by collaborating with AI engineers to enhance performance, scalability, and security. Drive technical excellence and mentor peers while navigating dynamic feder...

Reston, VARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$212K - $325K *

Lead delivery execution and governance across Agile Release Trains, ensuring integrated planning, risk management, and cross-functional coordination to drive successful AI-native product delivery and...

Morrisville, NCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$108K - $130K *

Shape the future of Precision Guided Munitions by leading capture strategies, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with program objectives. Drive innovation and enhance program per...

Cedar Rapids, IARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of digital transformation by leading a dynamic team to deliver innovative solutions that enhance business efficiency and customer experience across multi-functional AWS programs...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $158K *

Unlock potential by managing complex projects in digital healthcare, ensuring product quality and customer satisfaction. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive program success and address st...

Waukesha, WIRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$180K - $220K *

Shape customer success by leading enablement initiatives that empower clients to effectively utilize our platform. Collaborate cross-functionally to create impactful training programs and resources, e...

New York City, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of datacenter procurement by driving strategies for critical infrastructure, leading negotiations, and partnering cross-functionally to ensure seamless project execution and cost-effe...

San Jose, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $140K *

Pioneer GxP compliance in digital quality management, ensuring software and AI products meet regulatory standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance quality processes and support audits, drivin...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$102K - $190K *

Pioneer the future of endpoint security by leading a dynamic engineering team, ensuring operational excellence, and driving innovative capabilities to protect enterprise assets while aligning with bus...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative AI solutions through hands-on engineering and client collaboration. Transform complex business challenges into reliable, production-ready software while enhancin...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $190K *

Champion project control excellence by developing strategies, collaborating with teams, and optimizing performance to ensure successful project delivery within timelines and budgets. Lead initiatives...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$118K - $197K *

Lead and develop project quality engineers, ensuring quality deliverables meet standards and customer specifications across various high-voltage projects, while managing inspections, audits, and conti...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $180K *

Transform the digital manufacturing landscape by driving sales growth and market expansion. Collaborate across teams to develop strategies, support federal opportunities, and enhance customer value th...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $160K *

Lead the strategy and execution of paid search campaigns, optimizing performance and driving growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance conversion rates and mentor team members in best...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Elevate project delivery by leading cross-functional teams in Interactive Response Technology, ensuring client satisfaction and timely execution while managing risks and fostering continuous improveme...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$108K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving growth by managing and nurturing partnerships within the ServiceNow ecosystem. You'll develop business plans, coach partners, and implement strategies to enhance collaborati...

Carson City, NVRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$83K - $129K *

Develop strategic partnerships to enhance ServiceNow's ecosystem, driving revenue and market advantage through innovative go-to-market strategies and collaboration with ISVs, while achieving key perfo...

San Diego, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $110K *

Transform your career by developing innovative software solutions in a collaborative Agile environment. Engage in all phases of the software development lifecycle while enhancing cybersecurity and ide...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $165K *

Elevate your career as a Scientific Product Owner, driving innovation in clinical genomics software. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate scientific needs into actionable requirements...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$126K - $164K *

Empower your career by leading the design and implementation of protective relay systems. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance system protection across various energy sectors, ensuring complianc...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$142K - $237K *

Shape the global quality strategy for Power Sensing and Regulation, ensuring high standards across product lifecycles. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and enhan...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Champion the seamless execution of complex AI and Cloud projects, ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder satisfaction. Leverage your project management skills to coordinate multiple initiatives in a...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.