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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

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PointClickCare logo

Principal Software Engineer

PointClickCare · 11d ago

C$143k - C$178kMississauga, Canada
ID.me logo
$209k - $275kUSA
Green Dot Corporation logo

Principal Software Engineer

Green Dot Corporation · 11d ago

$159k - $230kUSA
Pearson logo

Principal Software Engineer

Pearson · 11d ago

$150k - $170kUSA
Rocket Lab logo

Principal Software Engineer

Rocket Lab · 12d ago

$199k - $325kChantilly, USA
Trustly logo
$260k - $390kSan Francisco, USA
Cisco logo
$251k - $363kMilpitas, USA
NVIDIA logo
$272k - $431kUS, USA
NVIDIA logo
$272k - $431kUS, USA
NVIDIA logo
$272k - $431kUS, USA
NVIDIA logo
$272k - $431kUS, USA
NVIDIA logo
$272k - $431kUS, USA
NVIDIA logo
$248k - $391kUS, USA
NVIDIA logo
$272k - $431kUS, USA
NVIDIA logo
$272k - $431kUS, USA
NVIDIA logo
$272k - $431kUS, USA
NVIDIA logo
$248k - $391kUS, USA
Capital One logo
₹94k+Bangalore, India
Zscaler logo
$212k - $265kSanta Clara, 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.