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 - $145K *

Build innovative AI solutions by collaborating with clients to tackle complex challenges. Design and deploy production-quality software while ensuring reliability and usability in real-world environme...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$101K - $165K *

Transform co-marketing initiatives by executing strategic campaigns across diverse channels. Collaborate with partners and cross-functional teams to drive revenue growth, enhance brand awareness, and...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$89K - $139K *

Execute impactful co-marketing campaigns with partners across North America, driving revenue growth and customer acquisition. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and enhanc...

CanadaRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $150K *

Engage with a dynamic team to shape global total rewards strategies, ensuring competitive compensation and fostering employee satisfaction across varying tiers as the company scales and evolves...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $200K *

Join a team that's redefining forensics and collections globally. Lead a skilled team, enhance operational efficiency, and drive client engagement while ensuring compliance and defensibility across re...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$92K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing software quality and reliability. As a Business Analyst, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, facilitate Agile processes, an...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$107K - $204K *

Lead the charge in data analytics innovation, leveraging machine learning and Python to enhance decision-making and optimize engineering processes. Collaborate with teams to drive impactful solutions...

Connecticut, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$98K - $188K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of reactor physics and technology. Contribute to computational methods development, numerical analysis, and thermal-hydraulic modeling while supporting software d...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $200K *

Lead transformative product innovation by identifying and launching AI-driven solutions that enhance customer value and accelerate growth. Collaborate across teams to establish scalable development pr...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Drive the design and execution of a robust data architecture and engineering platform, ensuring secure, scalable solutions that empower analytics and product development while leading a talented team...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$214K - $309K *

Drive your career with a pivotal role in ASIC packaging, leading the Signal and Power Integrity Team to innovate high-speed designs, ensuring optimal performance and collaboration across engineering d...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$145K - $190K *

Lead the charge in designing and optimizing scalable data pipelines using Azure, PySpark, and Airflow. Collaborate with teams to ensure data quality and performance while mentoring engineers and drivi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Elevate data architecture by leading design and governance for a critical modernization program, ensuring secure, scalable solutions in AWS GovCloud while collaborating with diverse stakeholders to ma...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Deliver impactful data insights by transforming complex datasets into actionable analytics. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance decision-making and support advanced analytics initiatives within a...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$91K - $120K *

Join a team that's redefining product marketing by leading go-to-market strategies and driving customer engagement. Collaborate across functions to translate product innovations into compelling value...

RemoteRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$154K - $260K *

Join a forward-thinking team to enhance user experiences through innovative AI solutions and full-stack development, impacting industries worldwide by improving workflows within the Samsara dashboard...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $200K *

Transform your career by leading innovative software solutions, guiding AI-driven development, and ensuring high-quality deliverables. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape the technical la...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential as you lead capital markets activities, manage debt facilities, drive cash flow forecasting, and prepare executive presentations. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance financi...

New York, NYRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$87K - $140K *

Empower your career by tackling complex technical challenges as a Senior Engineer. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable solutions, mentor peers, and drive innovation in a dynamic...

Naperville, ILRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing cybersecurity by managing vulnerability tracking and remediation efforts. This role involves coordinating with various teams to ensure compliance and operatio...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $225K *

Elevate your career by leading technical strategy for client systems, shaping architecture across platforms, and driving multi-team initiatives in a hands-on role that influences security and reliabil...

Massachusetts, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $175K *

Lead transformative initiatives to enhance seller experiences, streamline processes, and drive measurable productivity gains. Collaborate cross-functionally to implement effective solutions that empow...

Irvine, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Transform client businesses by leading AI strategy and implementation. Drive impactful consulting engagements, build trusted relationships, and leverage emerging technologies to deliver measurable out...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead transformative AI consulting engagements, driving business value through innovative strategies and solutions. Collaborate with clients to assess processes, develop roadmaps, and implement AI tech...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Optimize building assessments and capital projects while leading teams and managing client relationships. Oversee project scopes, budgets, and timelines to deliver impactful outcomes in a collaborativ...

Victoria, BCRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.