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Principal Data Engineering

Louisville, CO · Remote

$180K - $205K/yr

Remote Principal Software Engineer - Data Architecture and Engineering US-based only | No visa sponsorship | No third-party agencies We're seeking a Principal Engineer to establish data architecture ...

Waypoint Human Capital

Principal Engineer

Tampa, FL · On-site +1

Principal Engineer Position Type: Full-time, Remote Location: Tampa, FL (Preferred) Clearance: (At Minimum) Secret Travel: Approximately 10% Waypoint's client is seeking a Principal Engineer to ...

Waypoint Human Capital

Principal Engineer

Tampa, FL · On-site +1

Principal Engineer Position Type: Full-time, Remote Location: Tampa, FL (Preferred) Clearance: (At Minimum) Secret Travel: Approximately 10% Waypoint's client is seeking a Principal Engineer to ...

College Board

Principal Engineer

Principal Engineer College Board - Technology Location ... This is a fully remote role. Candidates who live near CB offices have the option of being fully ...

KORE1 Technologies

Principal Engineer

Denver, CO · Remote

KORE1, a nationwide provider of staffing and recruiting solutions, has an immediate opening for a Principal Engineer - AI & Platform Architecture that is fully remote. Why This Role Exists We operate ...

Skydance

Principal Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site +1

$217K - $246K/yr

The Principal Engineer plays a critical role in driving innovation and ensuring that the ... Currently we can hire remote candidates with legal residence in Arizona, California, Florida ...

Skydance

Principal Engineer

Seattle, WA · Remote

$217K - $246K/yr

The Principal Engineer plays a critical role in driving innovation and ensuring that the ... Currently we can hire remote candidates with legal residence in Arizona, California, Florida ...

Skydance

Principal Engineer

Santa Monica, CA · Remote

$217K - $246K/yr

The Principal Engineer plays a critical role in driving innovation and ensuring that the ... Currently we can hire remote candidates with legal residence in Arizona, California, Florida ...

Skydance

Principal Engineer

Austin, TX · Remote

$217K - $246K/yr

The Principal Engineer plays a critical role in driving innovation and ensuring that the ... Currently we can hire remote candidates with legal residence in Arizona, California, Florida ...

Veem

Principal Engineer

San Francisco, CA · Remote

Principal Engineer Location: Toronto (preferred), Ottawa, California About Veem Veem is building the future of global payments infrastructure. We are transforming how businesses move money ...

Ironclad

Principal Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$285K - $315K/yr

Engineering @ Ironclad As a Principal Engineer at Ironclad, you'll work cross-functionally to ... remote work flexibility. If you'd like to join us on our mission to build the product that legal ...

MelodyArc, Inc.

Principal Engineer

Principal Engineer About MelodyArc MelodyArc delivers consistent outcomes for the work AI can't do alone - orchestrating data, rules, AI, and people in one governed system so the right judgment is ...

Twilio

Principal Engineer

Our dedication to remote-first work, and strong culture of connection and global inclusion means ... As a Principal Engineer (P5), you will own the technical strategy for a platform that processes ...

Omnidian

Principal Engineer

As a Principal Engineer, you will serve as a key technical advisor and architect for the engineering organization, optimizing software development and platform architecture during a high growth phase.

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How much do remote principal engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 25, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote principal engineer in the United States is $147,220.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $118,500.00 and $173,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Remote Principal Engineer job?

A Remote Principal Engineer is a senior-level technical expert who leads complex engineering projects while working remotely. They provide architectural guidance, mentor teams, and ensure high-quality technical solutions. This role requires deep expertise in software development, systems design, and strategic decision-making. Principal Engineers collaborate with stakeholders, drive innovation, and help align technical goals with business objectives. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential for success in this position.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Remote Principal Engineer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote Principal Engineer, you need advanced expertise in software architecture, coding, and systems design, typically backed by a relevant degree and extensive industry experience. Mastery of modern programming languages, cloud platforms (such as AWS, Azure, or GCP), and proficiency with DevOps tools and architectural frameworks are expected. Exceptional leadership, clear communication, and proactive problem-solving skills help you drive projects and mentor distributed engineering teams. These abilities ensure you can lead complex technical initiatives, foster innovation, and maintain high collaboration in a remote environment.

What types of responsibilities can I expect as a Remote Principal Engineer on a day-to-day basis?

As a Remote Principal Engineer, you will lead the architecture and development of major technical projects, set engineering standards, and make critical design decisions. Your day-to-day work may involve collaborating with cross-functional teams, reviewing code, mentoring other engineers, and ensuring system scalability and reliability. You'll often participate in high-level strategic discussions, address technical challenges, and help define the technology roadmap. The role is highly collaborative, requiring frequent virtual meetings and regular updates to stakeholders.

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Infographic showing various Remote Principal Engineer job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 37% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 60% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $147,220 per year, or $70.8 per hour.

REMOTE Principal React Developer Software Engineer Finance - Joseph Harry

Joseph Harry

Manhattan, NY • On-site, Remote

$125 - $200/hr

Full-time

Posted 22 days ago

Job description

REMOTE Principal React Engineer (Software Engineer Programmer Developer ReactJS React-JS React.JS Playwright TypeScript Redux Saga Ag-Grid Fixed Income JavaScript Node Credit Rates Bonds Agile Buy Side Asset Manager Investment Management Finance Front Office Trading Financial Services UI Front-End Front End EMS OMS Execution Order Management System Portfolio Banking Remote) required by our trading client in Manhattan, New York City.

You MUST have the following:

  • Strong experience as a Lead React Developer/Software Engineer/Programmer
  • Advanced OpenFin
  • Excellent JavaScript, TypeScript and React
  • Experience building front office trading systems
  • Agile

The following is DESIRABLE, not essential:

  • Ag-Grid
  • Fixed Income

Role: Remote Principal React Engineer (Software Engineer Programmer Developer ReactJS React-JS React.JS Playwright TypeScript Redux Saga Ag-Grid Fixed Income JavaScript Node Credit Rates Bonds Agile Buy Side Asset Manager Investment Management Finance Front Office Trading Financial Services UI Front-End Front End EMS OMS Execution Order Management System Portfolio Banking Remote Consultant Contract Consultancy) required by our trading client in Manhattan, New York City. You will join a small department of 5 teams who are modernising an execution and order management trading system. You will come in as an OpenFin Expert to sit across the five teams in a Principal Engineer/Architect role. The tech stack is OpenFin, React, TypeScript, Ag-Grid, PlayWright and Node on the front end. The five team have 5-8 full-stack engineers in each team, including people with OpenFin expertise. You will be hired to bolster this expertise.

The role can be 100% remote, however, if you are local, you could go into the office as you wish.

There is ongoing work with the client. In December, this will renew for a full 12 months.

Rate: $125 -200/hr

Duration: 6 - 12 months

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