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Lead Software Engineer Jobs
Lead Software Engineer roles represent the top of the individual contributor or management ladder. These positions combine deep technical expertise with organizational influence, commanding $170k–$280k+ in total compensation at leading tech companies.
Salary Range
$100k – $338k
Top Companies
Capital One, Indeed, Luxury Presence, Walmart, Eliassen Group, Digital Health Jobs +25 more
Job Types
92% Full Time, 4% Internship, 4% Contract
Top Locations
McLean, CA, Richmond, Washington, District of Columbia
Work Model
86% On-Site, 12% Hybrid, 2% Remote
Experience Levels
40% Lead, 36% Staff, 24% principal
We found 412 lead software engineer jobs currently hiring in locations including McLean, CA, Richmond. Salaries range from $100k to $338k based on experience, location, and company size. Work arrangements include On-Site (86%), Hybrid (12%), Remote (2%). Top employers include Capital One, Indeed, Luxury Presence and 28 other companies.
Companies Hiring for Lead Software Engineer Jobs
Capital One11 jobs
Indeed3 jobs
Luxury Presence3 jobs
Walmart2 jobs
Eliassen Group2 jobs
Digital Health Jobs2 jobs
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Career Path & Salary Progression
Lead
$145k–$225k
20 jobs
Staff
$120k–$150k
18 jobs
Latest Jobs Added
Lead Software Engineer - Full Stack (Enterprise Platforms Technology)
Capital One
Lead Software Engineer (Full Stack) - Intelligent Foundations and Experiences (IFX)
Capital One
Lead Software Engineer (iOS, AWS, Swift)
Capitalone
Lead Software Engineer - Full Stack (Enterprise Platforms Technology)
Capital One
Principal Signals Software Engineer (Onsite)
Raytheon
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2w ago
Lead Software Engineer - Full Stack (Enterprise Platforms Technology)
Capital One
Full Timelead
Full Timelead
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2w ago
Lead Software Engineer (Full Stack) - Intelligent Foundations and Experiences (IFX)
Capital One·McLean, Virginia, US
Full Timelead
Full Timelead
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2w ago
Lead Software Engineer (iOS, AWS, Swift)
Capitalone·Richmond, Virginia, US
Full Timelead
Full Timelead
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2w ago
Lead Software Engineer - Full Stack (Enterprise Platforms Technology)
Capital One
Internshiplead
$197k – $225kInternshiplead
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2w ago
Principal Signals Software Engineer (Onsite)
Raytheon·Fort Meade, Maryland, US
Full Timeprincipal
Full Timeprincipal
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2w ago
Staff ML Software Engineer
Indeed·Richmond, Virginia, US
Full Timestaff
Full Timestaff
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2w ago
Staff ML Software Engineer
Indeed·Miami, Florida, US
Full Timestaff
Full Timestaff
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2w ago
Lead Software Engineer (Android, Java/Kotlin, AWS)
Capital One·McLean, Virginia, US
Full Timelead
Full Timelead
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2w ago
Lead Software Engineer, Systematics (Remote)
Capital One·Richmond, Virginia, US
Full Timelead
Full Timelead
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2w ago
Lead Software Engineer, Full Stack (Enterprise Platforms Technology)
Capital One
Full Timelead
Full Timelead
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2w ago
Lead Software Engineer (Android, Java/Kotlin, AWS)
Capital One
Full Timelead
Full Timelead
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2w ago
(USA) Principal, Software Engineer
Walmart·Sayreville, New Jersey, US
Full Timeprincipal
$132k – $264kFull Timeprincipal
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2w ago
Software Engineer IV
Paychex·Rochester, New York, US
Full Timestaff
$120k – $150kFull Timestaff
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2w ago
Principal Software Engineer (Salesforce - Remote)
Questrade Financial Group·CA
Full Timeprincipal
Full Timeprincipal
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2w ago
Lead Software Engineer (Android, Java/Kotlin, AWS)
Capital One·McLean, Virginia, US
Full Timelead
Full Timelead
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2w ago
Staff ML Software Engineer
Indeed·Washington, District of Columbia, US
Full Timestaff
Full Timestaff
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2w ago
Site Reliability Engineer Principal (Software Engineering)
FIS Global
Full Timeprincipal
Full Timeprincipal
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2w ago
Staff / Principal Software Engineer
Inworld AI·CA
Full Timeprincipal
Full Timeprincipal
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2w ago
Principal Software Engineer - Calypso
Citizens Bank, N.A.
Full Timeprincipal
$128k – $191kFull Timeprincipal
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2w ago
Lead Software Engineer
Actalent·Clarksburg, Maryland, US
Full Timelead
$145k – $220kFull Timelead
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2w ago
Lead Full Stack Software Engineer - REMOTE
Jobgether·Remote
Full TimeleadRemote
Full Timelead
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2w ago
Lead Software Engineer (iOS, AWS, Swift)
Capital One
Full Timelead
Full Timelead
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2w ago
Full Stack Software Engineer
Eliassen Group·Rockville, Maryland, US
Contractstaff
Contractstaff
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2w ago
Full Stack Software Engineer
Eliassen Group·Rockville, Maryland, US
Contractstaff
Contractstaff
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2w ago
Staff Software Engineer, Data Platforms posted 3 months ago PHIL Canada, Canada
Digital Health Jobs·Toronto, Ontario, CA
Full Timestaff
Full Timestaff
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2w ago
Staff Software Engineer, Data Platforms posted 3 months ago PHIL Canada, Canada
Digital Health Jobs·CA
Full Timestaff
Full Timestaff
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2w ago
Lead Software Engineer | Upto $160/hr Part-time
Mercor·CA
Full Timelead
Full Timelead
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2w ago
Staff Software Engineer, Backend (Consumer - Advanced Trading)
Coinbase·Montpelier, Vermont, US
Full Timestaff
Full Timestaff
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2w ago
Software Developer - Web Application IV
GAMA-1 Technologies·Greenbelt, Maryland, US
Full Timestaff
Full Timestaff
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2w ago
Principal Software Engineer | C++
Dotmatics·Toronto, Ontario, CA
Full Timeprincipal
Full Timeprincipal
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2w ago
Staff Software Developer Leading AI Innovations in Healthcare
Thrive Health·CA
Full Timestaff
Full Timestaff
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2w ago
Lead Software Engineer (Full Stack)
Scotiabank·CA
Full Timelead
Full Timelead
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2w ago
Tech Lead & Software Engineer - Node, Vue, TypeScript
Ampcus, Inc·McLean, Virginia, US
Full Timelead
$100k – $130kFull Timelead
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3w ago
Distinguished, Software Engineer -AI/ML Engineer- Walmart Connect
Walmart·Mountain View, California, US
Full Timeprincipal
$169k – $338kFull Timeprincipal
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3w ago
Staff Software Engineer - Mobile
Ad Hoc·McLean, Virginia, US
Full Timestaff
Full Timestaff
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3w ago
Lead Software Engineer (Full Stack)
Scotiabank·CA
Full Timelead
Full Timelead
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3w ago
Lead Full Stack Software Engineer
VirtualVocations·Rockville, Maryland, US
Full Timelead
Full Timelead
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3w ago
Staff Software Engineer, IAM Remote Canada
Mozilla Corporation
Full Timestaff
Full Timestaff
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3w ago
Principal Software Engineer
Kastle Systems·Falls Church, Virginia, US
Full Timeprincipal
Full Timeprincipal
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3w ago
Staff Full Stack Software Engineer
Upside·Washington, District of Columbia, US
Full Timestaff
Full Timestaff
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3w ago
Staff Software Engineer - Search & Maps - CANADA (Remote)
Luxury Presence·CA
Full Timestaff
Full Timestaff
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3w ago
Staff Full Stack Software Engineer
Upside·Washington, District of Columbia, US
Full Timestaff
Full Timestaff
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3w ago
Lead Software Engineer, Full Stack - Shopping (Remote)
Capital One·McLean, Virginia, US
Full Timelead
Full Timelead
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3w ago
Staff Software Engineer - Search & Maps - CANADA (Remote)
Luxury Presence·CA
Full Timestaff
Full Timestaff
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3w ago
Lead Software Engineer - Full Stack
Capital One·McLean, Virginia, US
Internshiplead
$197k – $225kInternshiplead
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3w ago
Distinguished, Software Engineer -AI/ML Engineer- Walmart Connect
Walmart Inc.·US
Full Timeprincipal
$169k – $338kFull Timeprincipal
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3w ago
Lead Software Engineer (Site Reliability)
Vanguard Careers·Malvern, Pennsylvania, US
Full Timelead
Full Timelead
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3w ago
Staff Software Engineer - Search & Maps - CANADA (Remote)
Luxury Presence·CA
Full Timestaff
Full Timestaff
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3w ago
Principal Software Engineer - Wildfire Backend DevOps 🏆
PaloAlto Networks·Santa Clara, California, US
Full Timeprincipal
$170k – $277kFull Timeprincipal
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3w ago
Principal Software Engineer (Prisma Access)
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.·Santa Clara, California, US
Full Timeprincipal
$147k – $238kFull Timeprincipal
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