Principal Engineer Jobs in Indiana

Principal Engineer jobs in Indiana are open across Indianapolis, Columbus, and Karnataka and other Indiana metros, with employers like Eli Lilly, Arcadis, and CHA Consulting hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles15+
Top employerEli Lilly
Top cityIndianapolis, IN
Cities hiring6
Work type67% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Eli Lilly and Company
Senior Principal Engineer - Automation Engineering
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Eli Lilly and Company
Added 9mo ago
Senior Principal Engineer - Automation Engineering
Eli Lilly and Company
Indianapolis, Indiana
Specialized Engineering
Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
$65k - $167k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,001+

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Cummins
AWS Platform Engineer Principal
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Cummins
Added 4d ago
AWS Platform Engineer Principal
Cummins
Columbus, Indiana
Cloud & DevOps
Technical Product & Program Management
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Cloud Engineering
DevOps
Technical Program Management
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Johnson Controls
Principal Development Engineer
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Johnson Controls
Added 1mo ago
Principal Development Engineer
Johnson Controls
Indianapolis, Indiana
Project & Program Management
Specialized Engineering
Partnerships & Business Development
Project Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
$112k - $168k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Jc Residential And Light Commercial LLC
Principal Development Engineer - Sustainable Infrastructure
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Jc Residential And Light Commercial LLC
Added 1mo ago
Principal Development Engineer - Sustainable Infrastructure
Jc Residential And Light Commercial LLC
Indianapolis, Indiana
Specialized Engineering
Project & Program Management
Partnerships & Business Development
Engineering (Non-Software)
Project Management
$112k - $168k/yr
On-Site
Associate's

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Eli Lilly
Sr. Principal or Engineering Advisor
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Eli Lilly
Added 6d ago
Sr. Principal or Engineering Advisor
Eli Lilly
Indianapolis, Indiana
Specialized Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Data Science & Analytics
Consulting & Professional Services
Engineering (Non-Software)
Robotics Engineering
Cloud Engineering
$87k - $222k/yr
On-Site
Doctorate
10,000+

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Principal Engineer Jobs by City in Indiana

Where Indiana roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Indianapolis
10 jobs
Columbus
1 jobs
Karnataka
1 jobs
Lake County
1 jobs
South Bend
1 jobs
Warsaw
1 jobs

Principal Engineer Job Market in Indiana

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

Who's Hiring

  • Eli Lilly
    Eli Lilly2
  • Arcadis
    Arcadis1
  • CHA Consulting
    CHA Consulting1
  • CVS Health
    CVS Health1
  • Cardinal Health
    Cardinal Health1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services5
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals3
  • Distribution & Wholesale2
  • Healthcare & Medical Services2
  • Automotive1

What Indiana Employers Look For

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

  • 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 Indiana: Frequently Asked Questions

How many principal engineer jobs are there in Indiana?

There are 15+ principal engineer openings in Indiana on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Indianapolis, Columbus, and Karnataka. New positions post regularly as employers across Indiana hire.

Which Indiana cities have the most principal engineer jobs?

Indianapolis, Columbus, and Karnataka have the most principal engineer openings in Indiana right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.

Which companies hire principal engineers in Indiana?

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

Are there remote principal engineer jobs in Indiana?

Yes. About 33% of principal engineer openings tied to Indiana are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Indiana metros.

How do I apply for principal engineer jobs in Indiana?

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

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