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Principal Engineer
A Principal Engineer is one of the most senior individual-contributor technical roles in an engineering organization, responsible for defining system architecture and driving scalability and performance engineering decisions across multiple teams. They provide technical leadership and cross-team mentorship, often setting standards for cloud computing adoption and guiding major technical investments company-wide. This role is typically held by a highly experienced engineer with 10+ years of experience who influences engineering strategy at a level comparable to a director, without direct management responsibilities.
How much does a Principal Engineer make?
Too few Principal Engineer postings state pay to publish a median yet: 5 of 10 open roles do, and we wait for 25.
Who is hiring for Principal Engineer roles?
10 open Principal Engineer roles from 8 employers; the most at Intel, Stanley Consultants and F5.
From employers’ own postings, as of.
Principal Engineer in the job market
Last checked October 28, 2026
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Open Principal Engineer roles (10)
Principal Engineer
F5
San Jose, CA
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Principal Engineer
Jabil
Chihuahua
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Principal Engineer
Wagmo
New York, NY · $200,000 – $250,000 · Remote
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Principal Engineer
Shipt
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Principal Engineer, SCADA Engineering (BESS)
Invenergy
Full-time · $155,000 – $180,000
This role leads SCADA systems engineering and integration for battery energy storage projects, overseeing technical architecture from design through commissioning while supporting solar and wind installations as needed. It suits experienced power systems engineers who can manage complex control system integration, coordinate with multiple teams, and mentor others on best practices across renewable energy platforms.
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Principal Engineer, Hybrid Bonding Module
Intel
Full-time · Hillsboro, OR · $211,400 – $298,440
A Principal Engineer role leading the development and manufacturing scale-up of hybrid bonding technology for advanced semiconductor packaging. This position suits experienced process engineers with deep expertise in wafer bonding, equipment development, and high-volume manufacturing who can drive innovation across chiplet and advanced packaging architectures.
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Principal Engineer / Senior Project Manager - Transportation
Stanley Consultants
Full-time · Des Moines, IA
A principal-level engineering role leading transportation infrastructure projects from planning through delivery, suited to someone with highway design and project management expertise who wants to mentor staff and help grow the consulting practice.
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Principal Engineer, Data & ML Infrastructure
Motional
Boston, MA · $200,000 – $275,000 · Remote
This role leads the design and operation of large-scale cloud infrastructure that validates autonomous driving models through simulation and data analysis at Motional. It suits engineers with deep experience building distributed systems, orchestration platforms, and data pipelines who are ready to mentor teams and shape architectural direction in a mission-driven setting.
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Principal Engineer - Standard Cell Design
Intel
Full-time · $220,920 – $311,890
Intel is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead the design and optimization of standard cell libraries that form the foundation of their semiconductor products. This role combines deep circuit design expertise with technical leadership, requiring someone who can drive innovation in power, performance, and area optimization while mentoring engineers and collaborating across product and technology teams.
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Principal Engineer / Project Manager - Transportation
Stanley Consultants
Full-time · Austin, TX
Stanley Consultants seeks a Principal Engineer and Project Manager to lead complex highway and transportation infrastructure projects in Austin, managing design, scheduling, budgets, and team development. This hybrid role suits experienced engineers passionate about directing large-scale transportation initiatives and developing the firm's Texas presence.
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Likely next role (7)
Where Principal Engineers commonly go next: Director of Engineering, Distinguished Engineer.
Senior Director, Revenue Systems
AlphaSense
Remote - United States · $180,000 – $225,000
Lead the strategy, architecture, and engineering of Salesforce and revenue systems at a growth-stage AI platform company, building and scaling a high-performing team while modernizing development practices and establishing enterprise standards. This role suits experienced Salesforce and platform leaders ready to shape critical business infrastructure at a company scaling rapidly.
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Director, Communications Technology
AST SpaceMobile
Lanham, MD
Lead the technical strategy for satellite communications systems serving defense and government customers, owning gateway architecture, direct-to-device cellular infrastructure, and trade study efforts while building and mentoring a high-performing engineering team. This role suits experienced communications engineers with deep satellite and cellular systems knowledge who can translate complex technical requirements into clear guidance for both engineers and decision-makers.
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Director of Engineering
Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation
Sheraton Steamboat Resort Villas
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Director, Cash-In Engineering Partner
LSEG
Lead engineering strategy and delivery for billing and cash-in platforms across a global financial infrastructure group, modernizing legacy systems while managing complex vendor relationships and large engineering teams. Ideal for an experienced director comfortable with deep technical expertise in Oracle and SAP billing systems who can balance platform transformation with operational excellence.
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Director, Software Engineering & Architecture - FreeWheel
Comcast
Chicago, IL · $172,261 – $258,392
This is a director-level engineering leadership role responsible for building and managing the software engineering organization supporting FreeWheel's audience data ingestion and measurement platforms. It suits experienced engineering leaders who can balance strategic architecture decisions around cloud data infrastructure with the people management and budget ownership needed to scale a high-performing team.
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Director of Advanced Technology
Broadcom Inc.
San Jose, CA · $197,500 – $316,000
Lead the technology roadmap and development strategy for advanced RF filter technologies at a semiconductor leader, driving innovation across FBAR filters, acoustic technologies, and packaging. This role suits experienced technical leaders who combine deep expertise in RF and filter design with the ability to manage teams and align technology development with product strategy.
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Director, Engineering - Commerce
Hims and Hers
Full-time · US Remote · $230,000 – $280,000
Lead the engineering organization for Hims & Hers' commerce platform, owning the technical strategy and delivery of catalog, pricing, payments, and checkout systems that serve millions of customers. This role suits experienced engineering leaders who thrive in high-growth, cross-functional environments and want to shape the technical direction of a mission-driven health tech company.
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Boise, ID
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Fort Belvoir, VA · $121,785 – $158,322
This role leads a technical workforce supporting Army Intelligence and Security Command operations globally, managing logistics for intelligence systems and mentoring professional staff. It suits experienced engineers or architects with federal service background who can coordinate complex infrastructure projects and drive program delivery in a defense environment.
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Naval Air Systems Command
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U.S. Marine Corps
Albany, GA · $106,437 – $138,370
This federal engineering supervisory position oversees multi-disciplinary teams delivering mechanical, civil, structural, and electrical engineering services for military installation construction and facility maintenance projects. The role demands hands-on technical expertise in complex utility systems alongside personnel management and strategic coordination across installation divisions.
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This is a management position overseeing long-range IT planning and enterprise architecture for a military cyber command, requiring candidates to guide network technology strategy and advise senior leaders on infrastructure modernization. It suits experienced engineers or computer scientists with backgrounds in complex systems design, telecommunications networks, and cloud infrastructure who are ready to step into a federal supervisory role.
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Concord, CA · $133,060 – $172,980
This is a supervisory federal engineering position managing resident engineers on defense construction projects, directing field and office engineering work, and handling contract administration. It suits experienced engineers or architects with PE or RA licensure ready to move into management of construction operations for the Department of Defense.
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Kittery, ME · $142,452 – $185,193
This is a supervisory engineering or architecture role with NAVFAC where you oversee design and construction projects for military facilities, managing both in-house staff and contractors from initial concept through completion. The position suits licensed professionals with several years of project and design management experience who can lead multidisciplinary teams and ensure compliance with federal acquisition and engineering standards.
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SUPERVISORY INTERDISCIPLINARY(SUPERVISORY GENERAL ENGINEER) (TITLE 5)
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Jacksonville, FL · $106,437 – $138,370
This is a supervisory role managing engineering teams and operations for the Florida National Guard, requiring both technical engineering expertise and proven leadership experience overseeing multiple staff members and organizational functions. The position involves strategic planning, resource optimization, policy development, and accountability for subordinate supervisors' performance.
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Senior Super Intelligence Architect
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Salt Lake City, Utah; Seattle, Washington; Phoenix, Arizona; Los Angeles, California; San Francisco, California; Denver, Colorado; Washington, District of Columbia; Miami, Florida; Atlanta, Georgia; Chicago, Illinois; Indianapolis, Indiana; New Orleans, Louisiana; Boston, Massachusetts; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Kansas City, Missouri; Albuquerque, New Mexico; New York, New York; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Portland, Oregon; Austin, Texas · $151,661 – $228,000
This role leads the Department of the Interior's technical strategy for responsible artificial intelligence systems, setting architecture standards and risk frameworks that guide safe deployment across federal agencies. It suits someone with deep experience building trustworthy AI at scale and translating governance requirements into concrete technical practices.
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Software Architect
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Pennsylvania, United States
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