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
$176k – $250k
Top Companies
Robinhood, Gusto, Airbnb, Clear Genetics, Nova Credit, Creative Chaos +6 more
Job Types
94% Full Time, 6% Contract
Top Locations
New York, New York, Canada, Remote, Foster City, CA (Hybrid) In office M,W,F
Work Model
61% On-Site, 39% Remote
Experience Levels
61% Staff, 17% principal, 11% manager
We found 418 lead software engineer jobs currently hiring in locations including New York, New York, Canada, Remote, Foster City, CA (Hybrid) In office M,W,F. Salaries range from $176k to $250k based on experience, location, and company size. Work arrangements include On-Site (61%), Remote (39%). Top employers include Robinhood, Gusto, Airbnb and 9 other companies.
Skills in Demand for Lead Software Engineer Jobs
Common Tools & Technologies
Companies Hiring for Lead Software Engineer Jobs
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Career Path & Salary Progression
Lead
$215k–$250k
1 job
Staff
$200k–$248k
11 jobs
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Lead Software Engineer, Java
Clear Genetics·New York, New York, United States
Staff Fullstack Software Engineer, Marketing Technology
Airbnb·Remote - USA
Senior Software Engineering Manager
Nova Credit·Remote
Principal Software Engineer - React (Contractual)
Creative Chaos·Washington, District of Columbia, US
Principal Software Engineer - Pay Group Engineering
Gusto·Denver, CO;San Francisco, CA;New York, NY
Sr Staff Software Engineer, Gusto Pro
Gusto·Denver, CO;San Francisco, CA;New York, NY
Staff Software Engineer (EAA)
Coinbase·Remote - USA
Senior Staff Software Engineer, Time
Gusto·Denver, CO;San Francisco, CA;New York, NY;Atlanta, GA;Austin, TX;Boston, MA;Chicago, IL;Los Angeles, CA;Miami, FL;Seattle, WA;Washington, DC;Toronto, Ontario, CAN - Remote
Senior Staff Software Engineer, Payments
Airbnb·Bangalore, India
Senior Staff Software Developer, Developer Infrastructure
Robinhood·Toronto, Canada
Engineering Manager, Answer Experience
OpenAI (Ashby)·San Francisco
Staff Software Engineer, Applied AI
Webflow·CA Remote (BC & ON only); U.S. Remote
VP of Software Engineering
CoLab·Canada, Remote
Staff Software Engineer, Crypto Custody
Robinhood·Menlo Park, CA; New York, NY
Staff Software Developer, Cloud Networking
Robinhood·Toronto, Canada
Staff Software Developer, DevX
Robinhood·Toronto, Canada
Principal Software Engineer, Money Infrastructure
Replit (Ashby)·Foster City, CA (Hybrid) In office M,W,F
Staff Software Engineer - AI
plaid·San Francisco