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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$124K - $145K *

Unlock potential by designing and implementing healthcare system integrations. Collaborate with teams to ensure seamless data exchange between Epic and third-party systems, enhancing operational effic...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$250K *

Champion engineering excellence by leading software development teams, establishing standards, and driving quality across enterprise applications for government initiatives. Mentor leads, resolve tech...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Optimize growth strategies and amplify brand presence by driving inbound demand, orchestrating engaging events, and creating compelling content that positions Concourse as a leader in AI-driven financ...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of blockchain technology by leading a high-performance team responsible for smart contracts and backend systems across EVM and non-EVM chains, ensuring safety, efficiency, and innovat...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$83K - $131K *

Unlock your potential by leading quality engineering transformation across a retail portfolio. Collaborate with product teams and stakeholders to enhance release quality and drive innovative solutions...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $165K *

Join a team that's leading a major platform modernization, migrating legacy web apps to a modern stack. Collaborate across full stack components, leverage AI tools, and elevate code quality while ment...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$147K - $230K *

Lead the charge in optimizing AI runtime architecture and performance. Drive innovative solutions and software development within cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with business goals and ope...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$147K - $230K *

Help us redefine how AI runtime architecture powers transformative solutions. Lead performance optimization and software development initiatives to align cutting-edge technology with business objectiv...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $175K *

Innovate within a dynamic team to enhance enterprise AI ecosystems by designing and managing knowledge graphs, improving retrieval quality, and ensuring scalable integrations across various platforms...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform the enterprise AI landscape by designing and enhancing knowledge graphs, ensuring high-quality context for AI agents and integrations across platforms. Collaborate with teams to drive contin...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $141K *

Innovate knowledge management strategies to enhance technical sales effectiveness, leveraging expertise to develop scalable resources and foster cross-functional collaboration, ultimately driving heig...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$150K - $160K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic leadership program that accelerates your career through diverse roles, mentorship, and formal development, preparing you for senior leadership in a global organiz...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in developing cutting-edge reinforcement learning infrastructure and model training. Collaborate with research teams to enhance multimodal agents, ensuring scalable evaluation and impr...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$143K - $215K *

Champion advanced analytics to optimize healthcare benefits through data-driven insights, predictive modeling, and strategic recommendations, enhancing decision-making and health plan performance acro...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$138K - $230K *

Lead the charge in enhancing data discovery and onboarding experiences, driving product strategy and execution for a strategic data platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline work...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$83K - $99K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of bot production. In this hands-on lead role, you'll drive daily operations, ensuring quality and efficiency while mentoring technicians and fostering a collabor...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Transform IT project management by leading complex initiatives from inception to completion. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success, mitigate risks, and deliver innovative s...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$200K - $280K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI by bridging customer needs with innovative solutions. As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you'll craft data, build features, and create interfaces, all while wo...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Optimize and enhance ML systems performance across training and inference. Collaborate with research teams to streamline workflows, manage cloud and edge infrastructure, and ensure efficient model dep...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform IT operations by owning support processes, enhancing systems, and leading initiatives. Collaborate with tech teams to streamline vendor management and security projects, ensuring reliable an...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$148K - $195K *

Advance healthcare marketing strategies for Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, driving engagement and adoption through collaboration with cross-functional teams and impactful programs for healthcare professiona...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Empower your career by building innovative ML systems that transform messy scientific data into actionable insights. Collaborate with engineers and scientists to tackle complex AI challenges in real-w...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Inspire your career by leading product management support for complex medical programs. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance acquisition strategies and streamline operations, ensuring effective d...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$185K - $250K *

Empower customer success by leading complex projects from inception to delivery, ensuring high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate with researchers and manage expert contributors...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$185K - $250K *

Shape the future of AI data by leading complex projects, managing expert teams, and ensuring high-quality deliverables that meet customer needs in a fast-paced environment. Your strategic vision will...

2 weeks 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.