How much does a Lead Software Developer make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Lead Software Developer in the United States is $64 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $58 and $70. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Advanced Technology Leaders Inc - Dugway , UT
Lead Software Developer (TENA) Education and Experience: * The Test and Training Enabling Architecture TENA developer must be an experienced (two or more years) C++ developer that has passed the TENA ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 48 days ago
1st10 - Santa Monica , CA
Lead the product build to align with overall business goals and KPIs * Manage the product roadmap and report to senior management on timelines * Manage, develop, and grow the software engineering ...
LinkedIn - 6 days ago
Lead Software Engineer - Data Platform (Ad Intelligence) Location: Santa Monica, CA (HYBRID 3 days ONSITE) Duration: 18 month contract Compensation: $90-100/hr Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC ...
LinkedIn - 11 days ago
Miso Robotics - Pasadena , CA
Free snacks from our robot chefs The Role We are seeking an experienced Lead Software Engineer to guide the development and evolution of our kitchen automation and cloud-connected infrastructure. In ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 9 days ago
Alleviate Financial Solutions - Irvine , CA
The Lead Software Engineer plays a pivotal role in shaping the technological landscape of the Company. This role will build and lead a team of skilled engineers in designing, developing, and ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 16 days ago
Cubex LLC - Phoenix , AZ
Software Engineer - Tech Lead Department: Product Development Reports to: CTO Job Summary: We are ... DevOps. * Expertise in designing, developing, and managing RESTful API services. * Proven ...
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