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 *

Champion the development of an enterprise AI ecosystem by designing and optimizing knowledge graphs, enhancing retrieval quality, and integrating AI agents across platforms to improve user experience...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining enterprise AI by building a robust context and knowledge layer. Drive improvements in search quality and agent responses while collaborating across teams to enhance AI ca...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Shape the future of enterprise AI by designing and enhancing knowledge graphs, ensuring high-quality context for AI agents, and driving continuous improvement across platforms and integrations. Collab...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of program management and cloud governance, leading multi-cloud initiatives while ensuring quality, staffing, and client relationships across diverse task areas. Collaborate with techni...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$73K - $92K *

Champion knowledge sharing by leading a dynamic team to enhance intranet usability, governance, and analytics. Drive improvements in content management and user engagement while fostering a collaborat...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $155K *

Pioneer AI capabilities by leading product delivery, evaluating tools, and driving adoption. Collaborate with business units to translate needs into actionable roadmaps, ensuring effective implementat...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Deliver exceptional recruitment experiences by managing full life cycle processes, building talent pipelines, and collaborating with hiring managers to optimize hiring strategies across the Technology...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$175K - $195K *

Unlock potential by integrating emerging sensors into data pipelines, conducting advanced analysis, and developing software tools to enhance data management and visualization. Collaborate across depar...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$138K - $165K *

Lead AI initiatives by providing technical guidance, collaborating across teams, and driving the design and implementation of innovative AI solutions to meet business objectives and enhance project ou...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Accelerate progress at a dynamic organization by transforming ideas into operational programs and partnerships. Collaborate with senior leaders to build financial models, engage stakeholders, and ensu...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Empower teams by translating AI use cases into actionable Claude skills. Collaborate with directors to create workflows, train users, and ensure effective adoption of AI tools across subsidiaries, enh...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $352K *

Join a team that's driving technical excellence in cyber operations, providing leadership in platform engineering and infrastructure stability. Engage in diverse tasks from Linux triage to deploying A...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $352K *

Explore a dynamic role leading technical platform engineering and infrastructure stability for complex cyber operations. Drive innovation through Linux triage, identity management, and automation whil...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $100K *

Transform business needs into actionable requirements, driving system enhancements and operational improvements. Collaborate across teams to ensure clarity and alignment, leveraging data analysis and...

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6 days ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Empower innovation by defining and executing product strategies, collaborating across teams to deliver exceptional software solutions that align with business goals and customer needs, while managing...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of software solutions by leading product strategy, collaborating across teams, and driving technical programs to deliver exceptional customer experiences and meet business objectives...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive the modernization of a mission-critical platform, ensuring seamless delivery, stakeholder coordination, and Agile governance throughout the project lifecycle while maintaining operational contin...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$129K - $207K *

Drive impactful Salesforce solutions as a technical leader, guiding a global team to enhance platform performance and user satisfaction while ensuring robust governance and security measures are in pl...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$129K - $207K *

Accelerate innovation at the forefront of Salesforce technology as a Global Tech Lead. You will mentor a dynamic team, optimize our platform, and ensure strategic solutions meet evolving business need...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$86K - $198K *

Drive rigorous software testing and evaluation to ensure functionality, reliability, and user experience. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop test plans, execute tests, and document re...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the design and development of innovative features for a SaaS platform. Mentor team members while enhancing existing components and ensuring high-quality code through testing and agile practices...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$89K - $166K *

Lead the charge in optimizing fleet operations and vehicle software activities. Oversee troubleshooting, quality investigations, and software deployments while driving continuous improvement and ensur...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$116K - $175K *

Champion application performance by ensuring seamless functionality, monitoring, and resolving issues. Lead complex projects, mentor staff, and collaborate with senior leadership to enhance service as...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$112K - $257K *

Deliver innovative cyber solutions by leveraging expertise in network exploitation and vulnerability research. Tackle complex challenges with substantial autonomy while mentoring others and contributi...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$112K - $257K *

Drive innovation in offensive cyber capabilities by leveraging advanced exploitation techniques and mentoring teams to tackle complex challenges in network security and vulnerability research...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business 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.