Principal Engineer Jobs in Maryland

Principal Engineer jobs in Maryland are open across Hanover, Germantown, and Annapolis and other Maryland metros, with employers like ECS Limited, ASRC Federal, and Arcadis hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles27+
Top employerECS Limited
Top cityHanover, MD
Cities hiring13
Work type74% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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EchoStar
Principal Engineer II – Aviation Software
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Principal Engineer II – Aviation Software
EchoStar
Germantown, Maryland
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Backend Engineering
$191k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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EchoStar
Principal Engineer I - Software
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Principal Engineer I - Software
EchoStar
Germantown, Maryland
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Technical Product & Program Management
Backend Engineering
Technical Program Management
$175k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Xorail, Inc.
Principal Engineer - Software Systems
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Principal Engineer - Software Systems
Xorail, Inc.
Germantown, Maryland
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
Cybersecurity
Embedded Systems Engineering
Technical Program Management
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Wabtec
Principal Engineer - Software Systems
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Principal Engineer - Software Systems
Wabtec
Germantown, Maryland
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Technical Product & Program Management
Embedded Systems Engineering
Cloud Engineering
Technical Program Management
$105k - $149k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Stanley Black & Decker
Principal Engineering AI Solution Architect
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Stanley Black & Decker
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Principal Engineering AI Solution Architect
Stanley Black & Decker
Towson, Maryland
Software Engineering
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Cloud & DevOps
Technical Product & Program Management
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
Cloud Engineering
Technical Program Management
$111k - $178k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Principal Engineer Jobs by City in Maryland

Where Maryland roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Hanover
7 jobs
Germantown
4 jobs
Annapolis
2 jobs
Baltimore
2 jobs
Bethesda
2 jobs
Rockville
2 jobs
Suitland-Silver Hill
2 jobs
Annapolis Junction
1 jobs
Columbia
1 jobs

Principal Engineer Job Market in Maryland

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

Who's Hiring

  • ECS Limited
    ECS Limited5
  • ASRC Federal
    ASRC Federal2
  • Arcadis
    Arcadis2
  • CVS Health
    CVS Health2
  • EchoStar
    EchoStar2

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software9
  • Consulting & Professional Services5
  • Medical Devices3
  • Automotive2
  • Construction & Real Estate2

What Maryland Employers Look For

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

  • 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 Maryland: Frequently Asked Questions

How many principal engineer jobs are there in Maryland?

There are 27+ principal engineer openings in Maryland on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Hanover, Germantown, and Annapolis. New positions post regularly as employers across Maryland hire.

Which Maryland cities have the most principal engineer jobs?

Hanover, Germantown, and Annapolis have the most principal engineer openings in Maryland right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.

Which companies hire principal engineers in Maryland?

Employers hiring principal engineers in Maryland include ECS Limited, ASRC Federal, and Arcadis, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.

Are there remote principal engineer jobs in Maryland?

Yes. About 26% of principal engineer openings tied to Maryland are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Maryland metros.

How do I apply for principal engineer jobs in Maryland?

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

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