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Dell

Senior Principal AI Engineer

Austin, TX

$124K - $171K/yr

Senior Principal AI Agent EngineerThe Software Engineering team delivers next-generation software application enhancements and new products for a changing world. Working at the cutting edge, we ...

Dell

Electrical Senior Principal Engineer

Round Rock, TX · On-site

$129K - $158K/yr

Electrical Senior Principal EngineerOur Electrical Engineering team puts the spark into the full hardware development lifecycle, from concept to production. It takes experts in system architecture ...

Legend Biotech US

Sr. Principal Scientist

Somerset, NJ · On-site

Legend Biotech is seeking a Sr. Principal/Principal Scientist as part of the Research & Early Development team based in Somerset, NJ . Role Overview Legend Biotech is seeking a highly experienced ...

Apex Companies

Sr Principal Scientist

Austin, TX · On-site

Your Responsibilities as a Scientist 7 - Sr Principal Scientist: * Serve as senior technical lead on cumulative project total >$2.5M annually. * Contribute to successful business development of >$1M ...

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How much do senior principal jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior principal in the United States is $109,393.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $85,000.00 and $125,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Principal vs Lead Engineer?

AspectSenior PrincipalLead Engineer
Required CredentialsAdvanced degrees, extensive industry experienceEngineering degree, several years of experience
Work EnvironmentStrategic roles, cross-departmental influenceProject-focused, technical leadership
Employer & Industry UsageLarge corporations, R&D, consultingTech companies, engineering firms

Senior Principal roles typically involve strategic oversight and high-level decision-making, often with a focus on long-term planning. Lead Engineers are more hands-on, leading technical teams on specific projects. While both roles require strong technical credentials, Senior Principals emphasize strategic influence, whereas Lead Engineers focus on technical execution and project delivery.

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Infographic showing various Senior Principal job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 9% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $109,393 per year, or $52.6 per hour.

Cloud Senior Principal Engineer

The UNC System Office

Raleigh, NC

$122K - $168K/yr

Full-time

Posted 26 days ago

Job description

The Cloud Senior Principal Engineer serves as the organization's highest-level technical contributor and engineering leader for cloud platforms, artificial intelligence solutions, enterprise applications, and digital transformation initiatives. This position provides strategic technical direction, establishes engineering standards and architecture practices, and leads the design and implementation of complex, enterprise-wide technology solutions.The Senior Principal Engineer oversees the technical work of Cloud and AI Engineering team while fostering a culture of innovation, engineering excellence, and continuous improvement. The role serves as the primary technical advisor for emerging technologies, cloud architecture, AI strategy, enterprise platform modernization, and system-wide digital initiatives.

Working closely with executive leadership, business stakeholders, and technology teams, the Senior Principal Engineer translates strategic objectives into scalable, secure, and sustainable technical solutions. This position maintains deep technical expertise while providing mentorship, architectural governance, and leadership across multiple technology domains including cloud computing, artificial intelligence, application development, enterprise integration, cybersecurity, and platform engineering.

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