Senior Software Engineer, Semantic Layer
- Remote
- Full Time
Lead Software Engineer jobs
There are currently 2,697 Lead Software Engineer jobs available on kibo.careers. 84% of current openings are remote roles. The median salary for lead software engineer roles is $193,000. Experience-heavy hiring leads this market, with 78% of postings at senior, staff, lead, or principal levels.
Latest Lead Software Engineer jobs
Lead Engineer - Test Automation & Tools Development
- Remote
- Full Time
- Min. 12 YOE
Software Engineer (Contract)
- Remote
- Contract
- Min. 5 YOE
Tech Lead Manager (Machine Learning)
- Remote
- Full Time
- $195,500 – $247,000/year
- Min. 6 YOE
Sr. Software Engineer
- Remote
- Full Time
- Min. 5 YOE
Team Lead, Software Development (Identity)
- Remote
- Full Time
- CA$98,400–137,800/year
- Min. 5 YOE
Senior (IOS) Software Engineer
- Remote
- Full Time
- $113,400 – $252,000/year
- Min. 5 YOE
Software Engineer 3
- Remote
- Full Time
- Min. 5 YOE
Sr. Software Engineer
- Remote
- Full Time
- $179,400 – $263,120/year
Where Lead Software Engineer hiring is strongest
Global hiring concentration map with remote, hybrid, and onsite mix for this role.
Top hiring locations
Hiring concentration map and top locations.
North America
60% of tracked jobs
3 jobs
Europe
40% of tracked jobs
2 jobs
Remote and workplace split
How much do Lead Software Engineer jobs pay?
Compensation range and 12-month salary trend for this role.
Median salary
$193,000
25th percentile
$157,500
75th percentile
$225,000
Salary disclosed
34%
928 listings
12-month salary trend
Median salary has trended downward since Mar 26 (-5%).
Most requested skills for Lead Software Engineer jobs
Most common technologies and tools across current postings.
Lead Software Engineer seniority mix
Distribution of opportunities across experience levels.
Senior
1,036
38% of market
Lead
966
36% of market
Mid
517
19% of market
Staff
66
2% of market
Entry
60
2% of market
Principal
27
1% of market
Junior
5
0% of market
Lead Software Engineer market insights
Summary of demand, work style, and skill signals for this role.
Active jobs
2,697
Hiring companies
911
Most common work style
Remote
Top skill signal
Python (29%)
Companies hiring Lead Software Engineer
Top employers currently posting openings for this role.
Where to apply for Lead Software Engineer jobs
Application workflow guidance tailored to this intent.
- Start with the latest postings to find currently active opportunities.
- Narrow by role fit, seniority, and workplace preferences before applying.
- Prioritize employers with multiple active openings for better response odds.
- Use full search to compare roles side-by-side and apply faster.
FAQ
Answers to common search and application questions.
How strong is demand for Lead Software Engineer jobs right now?
We are currently tracking 2697 active postings across 911 companies for Lead Software Engineer jobs. Start with the highest-volume roles and top hiring companies on this page, then narrow with filters that stay aligned to this search.
What salary range is typical for Lead Software Engineer jobs?
Among listings with salary data on this page, typical compensation sits between $157,500 and $225,000, with a midpoint around $193,000. Use seniority and location filters to compare like-for-like roles.
Is hiring momentum improving for Lead Software Engineer jobs?
Hiring has cooled for Lead Software Engineer jobs: 215 new postings in the last 30 days compared with 2472 in the prior 30-day window.
Where should I apply for Lead Software Engineer jobs?
Start with the latest Lead Software Engineer listings on this page, then use the prefiltered "See all" job search to apply in batches while keeping role intent intact.
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