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Principal Software Engineer Jobs — $100k+

Every Principal Software Engineer job here shows a published salary of $100k or more · average $281k · updated 14h ago

Showing 235 jobs

NetApp logo
$228k - $339kBellevue, USA
Microsoft logo
$188k - $304kUnited States, USA
Zscaler logo
C$184k - C$230kBurnaby, Canada
Workday logo
$173k - $310kUSA, USA
Roblox logo
$295k - $345kSan Mateo, USA
NVIDIA logo
$272k - $431kUS, USA
NVIDIA logo
$272k - $431kUS, USA
Lululemon Athletica Inc. logo

Principal Software Engineer, Data and AI Platforms

Lululemon Athletica Inc. · 6d ago

C$197k - C$258kVancouver, Canada
8Thlightrebuild logo

Principal Software Engineer (Hybrid)

8Thlightrebuild · 6d ago

£93k - £116kUK
Pure Storage logo

Principal Software Engineer

Pure Storage · 7d ago

$180k - $300kUSA
SpaceX logo
C$210k - C$340kHawthorne, Canada
Pathward logo

Software Engineer Principal

Pathward · 7d ago

$104k - $174kUSA
Everpure logo

Principal Software Engineer

Everpure · 7d ago

$180k - $300kUSA
Roblox logo
$295k - $345kSan Mateo, USA
Roblox logo
$295k - $345kSan Mateo, USA
Roblox logo
$295k - $345kSan Mateo, USA
Roblox logo
$279k - $345kSan Mateo, USA
Roblox logo
$295k - $345kSan Mateo, USA
Roblox logo
$295k - $345kSan Mateo, USA

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About Principal Software Engineer jobs

235 Principal Software Engineer jobs paying $100k+ are listed on Six Figure Jobs. The average salary is $281k USD. Every listing shows its salary range from the employer’s posting. Use the filters to narrow by seniority, location, skills or work type.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Principal Software Engineer make?
Principal Software Engineer roles on Six Figure Jobs average ~$281k USD. Salaries range from $100k to $300k+ depending on seniority, location, and company size. All listings show verified salary ranges upfront.
Are there remote Principal Software Engineer jobs available?
Yes. Six Figure Jobs lists 235 Principal Software Engineer jobs including fully remote, hybrid, and on-site positions. Use the Remote filter to narrow results to distributed-friendly roles.
What skills are required for Principal Software Engineer jobs?
Top skills for Principal Software Engineer jobs include ai, api, cloud, ci-cd, aws, agentic-ai, distributed-systems, cpp. Skill demand is derived from active $100k+ job postings on Six Figure Jobs.
How do I find $100k+ Principal Software Engineer jobs?
Every listing on Six Figure Jobs is filtered to $100k+ with a published salary range. Browse 235 Principal Software Engineer jobs, filter by seniority, location, or remote preference, and apply directly via each listing's link.