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 - $115K *

Lead the charge in enhancing customer support by guiding a skilled team of Support Engineers. Balance hands-on technical assistance with operational oversight to ensure a world-class experience for cl...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in enhancing business applications and IT operations, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to drive company-wide initiatives and address national security needs in a dynamic envi...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$160K - $190K *

Join a team that's transforming businesses through innovative technology solutions. Collaborate with clients to implement strategic initiatives across various domains, leveraging your expertise in clo...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in advancing semiconductor metrology solutions by managing a skilled team, driving technical projects, and fostering customer relationships to optimize performance and innovation in a...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$69K - $123K *

Deliver innovative AI-enabled applications and cloud-native solutions by leveraging Generative AI tools. Collaborate across engineering disciplines to enhance application development and modernization...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $95K *

Engineer and deliver IT projects by configuring and deploying technology solutions. Collaborate with teams to ensure successful implementation across diverse client environments while maintaining clea...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $250K *

Design, deploy, and automate infrastructure as a DevOps Engineer to enhance mission-critical systems. Collaborate on modernization programs, ensuring tools operate flawlessly while handling outages an...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $250K *

Lead the charge in automating critical tech infrastructure and software deployment. Collaborate on a high-priority modernization program, optimizing systems and enhancing capabilities with secure, sca...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K *

Take ownership of product health and growth by directing AI coding agents, ensuring quality and efficiency in production. Collaborate with teams to deliver impactful changes while maintaining document...

Eugene, ORRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$150K - $180K *

Drive end-to-end AI deployment for financial services, leading cross-functional teams to deliver measurable value and foster client relationships. Shape solutions that enhance workflows and ensure ado...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Drive technical excellence by designing systems, setting standards, and mentoring engineers without formal management. Collaborate with Product to ensure alignment and tackle engineering challenges ac...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $192K *

Join a team that's redefining the retail and order-to-delivery landscape by leading the strategy and execution of technology platforms that enhance sales operations, logistics, and customer transactio...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$74K - $101K *

Elevate production efficiency by managing cross-functional teams, optimizing schedules, and ensuring safety and quality standards in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Gain invaluable leadership exp...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Optimize your career by leveraging your extensive Pega expertise to enhance eligibility and enrollment systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement innovative solutions and ensure sea...

Florham Park, NJRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$235K - $260K *

Join a team that's redefining AI integration by optimizing internal workflows, enhancing agent adoption, and driving impactful change across departments. Leverage your technical skills and emotional i...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $110K *

Empower your career by developing and documenting innovative software solutions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance control systems while expanding your professional skills in a supportive env...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Analyze and drive AI innovation across the Insurance portfolio, overseeing the full lifecycle of solutions from ideation to production. Lead multidisciplinary teams, shape strategy, and build new capa...

CanadaRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Innovate AI solutions in the Insurance sector, overseeing full lifecycle delivery. Shape strategy, lead diverse teams, and enhance capabilities in a rapidly evolving market to drive impactful results...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform the insurance landscape by leading AI innovation and delivery. Oversee the full lifecycle of AI solutions, guiding multidisciplinary teams and shaping strategic initiatives in a rapidly evol...

New York, NYRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in AI innovation within our Insurance portfolio, overseeing the full lifecycle of solutions from ideation to production. Shape strategy, manage multidisciplinary teams, and build new c...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$99K - $225K *

Champion the future of directed energy systems by evaluating advanced weapon technologies, ensuring safety and effectiveness for warfighters. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to assess perform...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$99K - $225K *

Analyze and evaluate advanced directed energy weapon systems to ensure safety and effectiveness for military applications. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to assess technologies and provide t...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $150K *

Unlock enterprise AI capabilities by designing and implementing AI agents and workflows. Collaborate across divisions to translate business needs into technical solutions, ensuring accuracy and reliab...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by designing and implementing F5 solutions to enhance application security, availability, and performance. Collaborate with teams to optimize network infrastructure and automate proce...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$183K - $252K *

Innovate and lead a technology team in developing advanced packaging solutions, focusing on Glass Core. Drive product strategy, manage cross-functional projects, and collaborate globally to enhance ca...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.