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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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Cisco logo
$241k - $323kSeattle, USA
Globalization Partners logo
C$140k - C$176kCanada
Workday logo
$187k - $334kUSA, USA
Zscaler logo
$185k - $265kSanta Clara, USA
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Principal Software Engineer

Mastercard · 18d ago

$170k - $323kArlington, USA
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Principal Software Engineer

Mastercard · 18d ago

$170k - $281kAtlanta, USA
OpenAI logo
$459k - $536kSan Francisco, USA
OpenAI logo
$459k - $536kSan Francisco, USA
Chewy logo
$191k - $300kMinneapolis, USA
Snowflake logo
$264k - $380kUSA
Riot Games logo
$229k - $320kLos Angeles, USA
Dropbox logo
C$250k - C$338k
Zscaler logo
$186k - $265kSanta Clara, USA
Snowflake logo
$264k - $380kUSA
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$304k - $380kUSA

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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.