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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 ...

Dell

Quality Senior Principal Engineer

Round Rock, TX · On-site

As a Quality Senior Principal Engineer, you will lead complex business transformation initiatives that improve operational performance, accelerate technology adoption, and unlock value across Dell ...

Hazen and Sawyer

Senior Principal Engineer

Columbus, OH · On-site

$120K - $166K/yr

Senior Principal Engineer / Project Manager Hazen and Sawyer is seeking a qualified and experienced Senior Principal Engineer to join our team on a full-time basis to support the design and ...

Green Dot Corporation

Sr. Principal Engineer

Concord, NC · On-site

$175K - $252K/yr

... a Sr. Principal Engineer. Key Responsibilities Green Dot Corporation's Banking as a Service (BaaS) platform for the future using cloud native techniques. Build the next generation banking and ...

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Toyota

Sr. Principal Engineer

Plano, TX · On-site

$120K - $165K/yr

Our Sr. Principal Engineers are leading experts in their domains, helping devise practical and reusable solutions to complex problems. You will drive innovation at multiple levels, helping optimize ...

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How much do sr principal engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for sr principal engineer in the United States is $155,430.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $125,500.00 and $173,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Sr Principal Engineer vs Lead Engineer?

AspectSr Principal EngineerLead Engineer
CredentialsTypically requires advanced engineering degrees and extensive experienceRequires relevant engineering degrees and proven technical expertise
Work EnvironmentStrategic, cross-functional projects with high-level technical influenceProject execution, team coordination, and technical leadership within projects
Industry UsageCommon in large organizations across tech, manufacturing, and engineering sectorsWidely used in tech and engineering teams for project leadership

While both roles require strong technical skills, the Sr Principal Engineer focuses on strategic technical direction and innovation, whereas the Lead Engineer emphasizes project execution and team leadership. The Sr Principal Engineer often operates at a higher organizational level, influencing multiple projects and initiatives.

What is a senior principal engineer?

A senior principal engineer is a high-level technical expert responsible for leading complex projects, setting technical strategy, and providing mentorship within an organization. They typically have extensive experience in engineering, advanced problem-solving skills, and may influence product development and technical standards. This role often requires strong communication skills and proficiency with industry tools and methodologies.
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Cloud Senior Principal Engineer

The University Of North Carolina System

Raleigh, NC • On-site

$122K - $168K/yr

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Posted 14 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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