Principal Engineer Jobs in Florida

Principal Engineer jobs in Florida are open across Tampa, Miami, and Fort Lauderdale and other Florida metros, with employers like Humana, Arcadis, and CHA Consulting hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles64+
Top employerHumana
Top cityTampa, FL
Cities hiring15
Work type70% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Principal Engineer - Transmission Line Design
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Principal Engineer - Transmission Line Design
Qualus
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
Specialized Engineering
Civil & Structural Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Civil Engineering
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Principal Engineer - Substation Protection & Control
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Principal Engineer - Substation Protection & Control
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Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
Electrical Engineering
Specialized Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
On-Site
Bachelor's

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NextEra Energy
Principal Engineer
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Principal Engineer
NextEra Energy
Juno Beach, Florida
Specialized Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Project & Program Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
Project Management
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Citi
Principal Engineer
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Citi
Added 3w ago
Principal Engineer
Citi
Tampa, Florida
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
Cloud & DevOps
Backend Engineering
Technical Program Management
$141k - $212k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Intercontinental Exchange Holdings, Inc.
Principal Engineer
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Intercontinental Exchange Holdings, Inc.
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Principal Engineer
Intercontinental Exchange Holdings, Inc.
Jacksonville, Florida
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Full-stack Engineering
DevOps
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Principal Engineer Jobs by City in Florida

Where Florida roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Tampa
20 jobs
Miami
8 jobs
Fort Lauderdale
6 jobs
Orlando
5 jobs
Palm Beach Gardens
5 jobs
Tallahassee
5 jobs
Jacksonville
4 jobs
Juno Beach
2 jobs
Saint Petersburg
2 jobs

Principal Engineer Job Market in Florida

A snapshot from current Florida openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Humana
    Humana8
  • Arcadis
    Arcadis6
  • CHA Consulting
    CHA Consulting6
  • NextEra Energy
    NextEra Energy5
  • LTIMindtree
    LTIMindtree4

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services18
  • Technology & Software11
  • Construction & Real Estate8
  • Healthcare & Medical Services5
  • Banking & Financial Services3

What Florida Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in principal engineer jobs across Florida.

  • 10 or more years of software engineering experience with 3 or more years in a senior technical leadership role
  • Deep expertise in distributed systems, microservices architecture, or large-scale platform design
  • Proficiency in at least one primary language such as Java, Python, Go, or C++ at production scale
  • Experience defining technical roadmaps, engineering standards, and cross-team architectural direction
  • Strong background in cloud infrastructure on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud including networking and reliability patterns
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field

Principal Engineer Jobs in Florida: Frequently Asked Questions

How many principal engineer jobs are there in Florida?

There are 64+ principal engineer openings in Florida on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Tampa, Miami, and Fort Lauderdale. New positions post regularly as employers across Florida hire.

Which Florida cities have the most principal engineer jobs?

Tampa, Miami, and Fort Lauderdale have the most principal engineer openings in Florida right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.

Which companies hire principal engineers in Florida?

Employers hiring principal engineers in Florida include Humana, Arcadis, and CHA Consulting, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.

Are there remote principal engineer jobs in Florida?

Yes. About 30% of principal engineer openings tied to Florida are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Florida metros.

How do I apply for principal engineer jobs in Florida?

You can apply to principal engineer jobs in Florida directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Florida location, then apply to each one that fits.

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