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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$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

1 week 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

$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

$80K - $95K *

Drive innovation by bridging Support and Engineering teams, analyzing complex client issues, and ensuring effective resolutions. Own escalations from start to finish, enhancing collaboration and deliv...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $260K *

Shape the future of fleet navigation by owning end-to-end projects, delivering high-quality software across platforms, and collaborating cross-functionally to enhance user experiences in complex envir...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$155K - $175K *

Unlock your potential as a technical leader, driving ServiceNow development and integration efforts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions, ensuring alignment with busi...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in client engagement by driving business growth through innovative solutions, fostering relationships, and collaborating with stakeholders to create value and consensus for transformat...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $200K *

Join a team that's shaping AI policy and research by building strategic partnerships, coordinating client engagements, and translating complex conversations into actionable insights for impactful deci...

San Francisco, CARemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $130K *

Contribute to the development and optimization of robust applications using JAVA, SQL, and JavaScript, ensuring efficient data management and exceptional client support within a dynamic team environme...

Washington, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$165K - $215K *

Shape the future of value-based payments by leading product strategy, overseeing team development, and driving market innovations within a collaborative, cross-functional environment...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $105K *

Lead a dynamic team of Field Engineers to optimize post-sales technical services, ensuring seamless installations and exceptional support for mission-critical audio recording solutions in public safet...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing IT infrastructure and systems while mentoring a dedicated team. Drive cybersecurity initiatives, oversee technology planning, and ensure seamless end-user support to enhanc...

Ohio, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$200K - $250K *

Unlock the potential of Open Source and AI governance by leading a multidisciplinary team to ensure compliance, drive best practices, and foster innovation across the enterprise, while collaborating w...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$170K - $200K *

Transform customer experiences by providing technical expertise and solutions. Collaborate with sales and engineering teams to deliver impactful product demonstrations and address technical challenges...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Transform business development in C4ISR systems by driving growth strategies, fostering customer relationships, and identifying new opportunities to enhance mission capabilities for warfighters across...

San Diego, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $155K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and development of scalable, cloud-native APIs. Drive innovation in a green field project while ensuring system reliability and operational health with a focus o...

Mesa, AZRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$102K - $154K *

Lead the charge in managing complex customer escalations, driving rapid resolutions and systemic improvements. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance workflows and customer experiences while ensuri...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.