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Nagarro

Associate Principal Engineer, C++

New York, NY · On-site

$147K - $198K/yr

We are a digital product engineering company that is scaling in a big way! We build products, services, and experiences that inspire, excite, and delight. We work at scale - across all devices and ...

Nagarro

Associate Principal Engineer, C++

New York, NY

$147K - $198K/yr

We are a digital product engineering company that is scaling in a big way! We build products, services, and experiences that inspire, excite, and delight. We work at scale - across all devices and ...

Bradley & Associates

Principal Engineer

Dallas, TX

$150K - $175K/yr

Growing Civil Engineering firm is expanding in Dallas and looking for a Principal Engineer to provide office leadership, project oversight, and management, involving planning and directing the work ...

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How much do associate principal engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for associate principal engineer in the United States is $82,636.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $65,500.00 and $95,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Associate Principal Engineer vs Senior Engineer?

AspectAssociate Principal EngineerSenior Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Engineering, professional certifications often preferredBachelor's or Master's in Engineering, some certifications beneficial
Work EnvironmentLeadership roles, cross-team collaboration, strategic planningProject-focused, technical problem-solving, mentorship
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in large corporations, R&D, and engineering firmsCommon across industries, especially in tech, manufacturing, and engineering

The Associate Principal Engineer typically holds a more senior, strategic role involving leadership and cross-team coordination, whereas a Senior Engineer focuses on technical expertise and project execution. Both roles require strong engineering credentials, but the Associate Principal Engineer often has additional responsibilities in guiding technical direction and mentoring.

What is an Associate Principal Engineer?

An Associate Principal Engineer is a senior-level technical professional who leads complex engineering projects and provides guidance to other engineers. They are responsible for designing solutions, ensuring technical quality, and often play a key role in setting engineering standards and best practices within an organization. In addition to their technical expertise, they may collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior staff, and contribute to strategic planning. This role typically requires extensive experience and a proven track record of technical leadership.

How does an Associate Principal Engineer typically collaborate with cross-functional teams within an organization?

As an Associate Principal Engineer, you will frequently work alongside product managers, designers, and other engineering disciplines to translate business requirements into technical solutions. Collaboration often involves participating in architecture reviews, providing technical guidance, and ensuring alignment across teams during project development cycles. This role requires strong communication skills to articulate complex concepts and facilitate consensus among stakeholders, fostering a collaborative environment that supports both innovation and delivery.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Associate Principal Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Associate Principal Engineer, you need advanced engineering expertise, a relevant bachelor's or master's degree, and significant experience in your technical domain. Familiarity with industry-standard design tools, project management software, and certifications like PMP or relevant technical credentials are often required. Strong leadership, effective communication, and problem-solving skills help you guide project teams and collaborate across departments. These abilities ensure successful project delivery, innovation, and alignment with organizational goals.
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Infographic showing various Associate Principal Engineer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 67% Full Time, 30% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $82,636 per year, or $39.7 per hour.
Associate Principal Engineer - Analytics Platform

Associate Principal Engineer - Analytics Platform

Exelixis

Alameda, CA • On-site

$182K - $259K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

SUMMARY/JOB PURPOSE (Basic purpose of the job):
The Associate Principal Engineer - Cloud Platform will support the design and creation of cloud-based products and services to meet the technology needs of Exelixis. This position will help define and design our cloud platform, which includes cloud automation tools and standards, CI/CD pipelines, DevOps tooling and AWS account provisioning automation. This position will also work with application support teams to re-define the interface between our cloud platform products and application installation and configuration processes.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Product Strategy & Product Road Map:
  • Supports the translation of overall direction and strategy and communicates across organizational levels and functions.
  • Works toward long-range goals and objectives.
  • Assignments are primarily self-initiated.
  • Understands key business processes and business areas.
  • Acts as resource and provides direction to others.

Product Development & Delivery:
  • Guides the successful completion of major initiatives or programs and leads large complex projects.
  • Refine end-to-end development processes, from ideation through CI/CD, security scanning, and production monitoring.
  • Determine and pursue courses of action necessary to obtain desired results.
  • Work on unusually complex technical problems and provide solutions which are highly innovative and ingenious.
  • Develops and applies complex and often long-term strategies on specific projects.
  • Act as the technical expert to be sought for guidance on new technology direction.

Stakeholder Management & Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  • Translates overall direction and strategy and communicates across organizational levels, to influence executives when needed.
  • Leads strategic initiatives and ensure successful executions
  • Act as organization spokesperson on advanced projects and/or programs.
  • Acts as advisor to management and customers on advanced technical research studies and applications.
  • Interacts with senior external personnel on significant technical matters often requiring coordination between organizations.

Operational Excellence, Quality & Compliance:
  • Own the oversight of documentation of infrastructure and work instructions for systems and applications.
  • Develop approaches and implement solutions to mitigate future incidents.
  • Ensure that completed work delivers long-term value and enhances platform performance to maintain maximum functionality.
  • Make decisions regarding access, permissions, and security controls across systems.

Subject Matter Expertise:
  • Serve as the SME for general engineering issues and platform strategy.
  • Mentor and coach engineers across the team, fostering technical excellence.
  • Keep abreast of industry trends and evaluate platform needs for future growth.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • No supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
Education:
  • Master's degree in a relevant field and 9 years of experience; or
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 11 years of related experience; or
  • Equivalent combination of education or years of experience
  • Technical certification may be required

Experience:
  • At least 10 years of experience in cloud infrastructure in a highly available and production environment.
  • Experience working in a SOX and FDA regulated environment is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Advanced level knowledge of Amazon Web Services (AWS), especially with services related to hosting: EC2, RDS, Systems Manager, IAM, etc.
  • Advanced level knowledge with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools, especially Terraform.
  • Intermediate level knowledge with cloud and infrastructure automation.
  • Intermediate level knowledge of modern development and deployment practices of continuous integration and continuous deployment.
  • Experience working in pharma/biotech environments with GxP and regulated systems
  • Strong product ownership skills (backlog prioritization, stakeholder alignment, release planning)
  • Understanding of platform governance, access controls, and audit/compliance requirements
  • Ability to manage cross-functional stakeholders (business, data, engineering)
  • Experience working with vendors and managed services partners
  • Experience in analytics platforms (Posit, Tableau, Spotfire)
  • Solid expertise in Posit (Workbench, Connect, Package Manager)

Work Environment/Physical Demands:
Our office is a modern, open-plan space that fosters collaboration and creativity. Teams work closely together, sharing ideas and solutions in a supportive atmosphere. We provide all necessary equipment, including dual monitors and ergonomic chairs, to ensure a comfortable workspace.
This position will require minimal travel.
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The base pay range for this position is $182,000 - $259,000 annually. The base pay range may take into account the candidate's geographic region, which will adjust the pay depending on the specific work location. The base pay offered will take into account the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, experience and internal equity, among other factors.
In addition to the base salary, as part of our Total Rewards program, Exelixis offers comprehensive employee benefits package, including a 401k plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts. Employees are also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus program, or if field sales staff, a sales-based incentive plan. Exelixis also offers employees the opportunity to purchase company stock, and receive long-term incentives, 15 accrued vacation days in their first year, 17 paid holidays including a company-wide winter shutdown in December, and up to 10 sick days throughout the calendar year.
If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the application and/or recruitment process, please email us at: recruiting@exelixis.com
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Our office is a modern space that fosters collaboration and creativity. Teams work closely together, sharing ideas and solutions in a supportive atmosphere. We provide all necessary equipment, including dual monitors and ergonomic chairs, to ensure a comfortable workspace.
DISCLAIMER:
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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